
John Briffa, Dr.
Why book John Briffa, Dr.?
- Dr John Briffa is a medical doctor, keynote speaker and author of ten books , with more than 30 years’ experience helping individuals and organisations optimise wellbeing, productivity and resilience
- He has worked with leading organisations including Deloitte, PwC, HSBC, Barclays, Bank of America, Tesco and the BBC , delivering evidence-based strategies that improve energy, focus and sustainable performance
- John translates complex medical and behavioural science into practical tools audiences can apply immediately to improve wellbeing, decision-making and effectiveness in high-pressure professional environments
Biography
Dr John Briffa BSc MB BS (Lond) is a medical doctor, author, coach, keynote speaker and facilitator specialising in the optimisation of wellbeing, performance and resilience.
A prize-winning graduate of University College London School of Medicine (1990), Dr Briffa also holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences (1987). He has more than 30 years of clinical and coaching experience supporting both individuals and organisations in improving wellbeing, effectiveness and sustainable performance.
Through Dr Briffa Wellness, he has worked with a wide range of leading organisations, including Deloitte , PwC , Barclays , HSBC , Bank of America , Royal Bank of Canada , Schroders , Bank of Ireland , Aviva , Allen & Overy , the BBC , Gowling WLG and Tesco , as well as the Irish Management Institute and the UCL Institute of Education .
Dr Briffa is also a widely published journalist and former columnist for Men’s Health , the Daily Mail and The Observer . He has written more than 700 articles and columns for national newspapers and magazines and is a former recipient of the UK Health Journalist of the Year award .
He is the author of ten books , including A Great Day at the Office (2015). His latest book, Working Well: The Manual for Healthy High Performance in a High-Pressure World , will be published in spring 2026 .
As a speaker and facilitator, Dr Briffa is known for combining scientific rigour with practical, accessible insights. His sessions help audiences understand how factors such as sleep, nutrition, stress management and lifestyle habits directly influence energy, productivity and decision-making, equipping them with realistic strategies to improve both personal wellbeing and professional performance.
Topics
Setting Yourself Up for Success
Modern working life can often bring stress, distraction and a sense of overwhelm. In this session, Dr John Briffa explores the common factors that undermine productivity and wellbeing, and provides practical strategies for managing workflow, reducing anxiety and improving focus. Audiences gain simple, sustainable tools to create more effective work environments, whether working remotely or in the office.
Getting the Best Out of Your Brain
This session explores the science of stress and its impact on thinking, judgement, decision-making and emotional wellbeing. Dr Briffa explains the physiological basis of burnout and shares practical techniques for managing stress, supporting mood and enhancing mental performance in both professional and personal life.
Masterclasses
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You may want to go deeper with your audience. Masterclasses can be tailored and developed to suit your audience needs, be it a 90-minute Masterclass , a half-day or full-day workshop or a full online or face-to-face programme. Please contact one of our expert team to discuss.
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Dr. John Briffa
Medical Doctor, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Coach and Author Specialising in Wellbeing, Performance, Productivity and Resilience
why book john?
Dr John Briffa is a medical doctor, keynote speaker and author of ten books, with more than 30 years’ experience helping individuals and organisations optimise wellbeing, productivity and resilience
He has worked with leading organisations including Deloitte, PwC, HSBC, Barclays, Bank of America, Tesco and the BBC, delivering evidence-based strategies that improve energy, focus and sustainable performance
John translates complex medical and behavioural science into practical tools audiences can apply immediately to improve wellbeing, decision-making and effectiveness in high-pressure professional environments
“In an industry populated with individuals with ‘brochure knowledge’ of health and nutrition, Dr John Briffa was a breath of fresh air in giving us an insight into how to improve our health, wellness and vitality.”
Ian Bolger, Bolgers

Biography
Dr John Briffa BSc MB BS (Lond) is a medical doctor, author, coach, keynote speaker and facilitator specialising in the optimisation of wellbeing, performance and resilience.
A prize-winning graduate of University College London School of Medicine (1990), Dr Briffa also holds a BSc in Biomedical Sciences (1987). He has more than 30 years of clinical and coaching experience supporting both individuals and organisations in improving wellbeing, effectiveness and sustainable performance.
Through Dr Briffa Wellness, he has worked with a wide range of leading organisations, including Deloitte, PwC, Barclays, HSBC, Bank of America, Royal Bank of Canada, Schroders, Bank of Ireland, Aviva, Allen & Overy, the BBC, Gowling WLG and Tesco, as well as the Irish Management Institute and the UCL Institute of Education.
Dr Briffa is also a widely published journalist and former columnist for Men’s Health, the Daily Mail and The Observer. He has written more than 700 articles and columns for national newspapers and magazines and is a former recipient of the UK Health Journalist of the Year award.
He is the author of ten books, including A Great Day at the Office (2015). His latest book, Working Well: The Manual for Healthy High Performance in a High-Pressure World, will be published in spring 2026.

As a speaker and facilitator, Dr Briffa is known for combining scientific rigour with practical, accessible insights. His sessions help audiences understand how factors such as sleep, nutrition, stress management and lifestyle habits directly influence energy, productivity and decision-making, equipping them with realistic strategies to improve both personal wellbeing and professional performance.
Topics
Setting Yourself Up for Success
Modern working life can often bring stress, distraction and a sense of overwhelm. In this session, Dr John Briffa explores the common factors that undermine productivity and wellbeing, and provides practical strategies for managing workflow, reducing anxiety and improving focus. Audiences gain simple, sustainable tools to create more effective work environments, whether working remotely or in the office.
Getting the Best Out of Your Brain
This session explores the science of stress and its impact on thinking, judgement, decision-making and emotional wellbeing. Dr Briffa explains the physiological basis of burnout and shares practical techniques for managing stress, supporting mood and enhancing mental performance in both professional and personal life.
Super Sleep
Sleep plays a critical role in mental clarity, mood, energy and overall resilience. In this keynote, Dr Briffa explains the science behind sleep and why individual sleep needs vary. He provides clear, practical strategies to improve both the quality and quantity of sleep, helping professionals optimise recovery, productivity and long-term wellbeing.
Making Working from Home Work for You
Remote working offers flexibility but can also create new challenges around productivity, boundaries and wellbeing. This session explores practical strategies for maintaining focus, managing fatigue and creating healthier separation between work and home life, with insights that are equally relevant to office and hybrid environments.
Prime Fuel
Nutrition has a powerful influence on energy, focus and overall performance. This session explores practical approaches to eating and hydration that support sustained energy throughout the day. Dr Briffa offers clear, adaptable guidance on what to eat, when to eat, and how to avoid common dietary habits that contribute to fatigue and reduced productivity.
Functional Fitness
Many professionals understand the value of exercise but struggle to maintain consistent activity alongside demanding schedules. This session focuses on simple, time-efficient approaches to movement and strength that can be incorporated easily into daily routines, helping to support both physical health and mental performance.
Breathe!
Breathing patterns have a direct impact on stress levels, cognitive function and decision-making. In this session, Dr Briffa explains the science of breathing and demonstrates practical techniques that can help regulate the stress response, enhance concentration and support calm, effective thinking.
John Briffa, Dr.
Masterclasses
You may want to go deeper with your audience. Masterclasses can be tailored and developed to suit your audience needs, be it a 90-minute Masterclass, a half-day or full-day workshop or a full online or face-to-face programme. Please contact one of our expert team to discuss.
“Dr Briffa delivered an outstanding session to a senior team of over 150 IBM management consultants at our annual vision and strategy event. He more than lived up to his reputation for delivering insightful, thought-provoking and lifestyle-changing health and nutrition advice to senior corporate staff. His rapid, lucid delivery, combined with his deeply-researched insights, made his session the most popular elective session of the day, with many participants talking long after the event about the impact it had made on their lifestyle.”
Andi Britt, Partner, IBM Global Business Services
testimonials
“In an industry populated with individuals with ‘brochure knowledge’ of health and nutrition, Dr John Briffa was a breath of fresh air in giving us an insight into how to improve our health, wellness and vitality.”
Ian Bolger, Bolgers
“John delivered a fantastic and original presentation on effectiveness, nutrition and exercise at one of our regular UK employee lunches. It was one of the best-attended sessions we have held, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. His style is amusing and engaging, whilst he challenges many of the ‘usual’ opinions around healthy eating and living. I would strongly recommend his talks to anyone who has the chance to book or attend one. The presentations would work well on company off-sites, team days or additions to board meetings and we are looking at all of these forums to let others hear his important messages.”
Dominic Magee, Director, Bridgepoint
“Dr Briffa delivered an outstanding session to a senior team of over 150 IBM management consultants at our annual vision and strategy event. He more than lived up to his reputation for delivering insightful, thought-provoking and lifestyle-changing health and nutrition advice to senior corporate staff. His rapid, lucid delivery, combined with his deeply-researched insights, made his session the most popular elective session of the day, with many participants talking long after the event about the impact it had made on their lifestyle.”
Andi Britt, Partner, IBM Global Business Services
“John Briffa is a total one off. A quite short, dark doctor with an interesting Professor Brainstorm haircut who goes on stage at our conferences and then knocks them dead with his unique blend of science, common sense and humour. He scores right at the top on speaker feedback, and senior businessmen have been known to act on and benefit from his advice long after hearing him.”



