The book that started it all.
Written in 2019, this book draws on two decades of applied practice, neuroscience, and Ayurvedic wisdom to answer one question: what does it actually take to lead brilliantly, and sustain it?
Applied Neuroscience · Ayurvedic Wisdom · Leadership
THE BRILLIANCE QUOTIENT
Nine levers to lead brilliantly
The Brilliance Quotient weaves together modern neuroscience and Ayurvedic principles to identify nine levers that accelerate leadership capability - without compromising wellbeing or life balance.
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The brain science behind default thinking patterns - and how to break them
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Nine levers to accelerate leadership capability and capacity
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How to develop and trust your intuition as a strategic leadership tool
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The science of consistent outperformance - individually and as a team
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A reframe of technology, transformation, and profit with purpose
WHAT THE BOOK COVERS
WHY NEUROSCIENCE AND AYURVEDA
The traditions. One narrative
Most leadership books draw from one tradition. The Brilliance Quotient draws from two - modern neuroscience, which explains how the brain drives behaviour and performance, and Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest sciences of human potential, which offers a framework for understanding energy, balance, and sustainable high performance.
Together they create something neither could alone - a practical, evidence-informed narrative to leading with greater clarity, resilience, and impact. Not just in moments of peak performance, but consistently, over time.
Fast reading, addictive and deep. You will want to get back to it time and again as you reveal your own brilliance
Kathy Tuccaro, Author and Motivational Speaker
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
Giovana Vega, TEDx Europe
"Leaders, buy this book for yourself and your teams, discuss it with them and learn to practice it. Then watch the profound transformation that you, your teams, and your organisation will undergo."
Rina Lynch, Diversity expert
"Not only is Reena an eloquent and engaging speaker - copies were flying off the shelf soon after. The book is full of practical insights and guidance and should be on everyone's must-read list."
Marieta Bencheva,
Consultant
"I am underlining things I would like not to forget. My favourite parts are the anabolic and catabolic energy model and all the practical exercises throughout. I look forward to reading your next book."
WRITTEN WITH 20+ GLOBAL EXPERTS
Many voices. One Goal.
Insights from over 20 contributors - leaders, strategists, neuroscientists, HR directors, and community leaders from the UK, USA, Africa, and Europe. All towards uncovering the science of being brilliant. I remain grateful for their collaboration and wisdom.
Geraldine Gallacher, UK
CEO Executive Coaching Consultancy
Ade McCormack, UK
Disruption | Innovation | Transformation
Bruce D Schneider, USA
Founder iPEC Coaching
Maria Chase, UK
Neuroleadership Coach
Moses Ngormi, Botswana
Leadership Coach | OD Consultant Africa
Leah Gwangwa, Botswana
Principal Consultant HROD Africa
Chris Arnold, UK
Strategist |Creative, Ethical Consumer Marketing & Community specialist
Leigh Lafever-Ayer, UK
HR Director Enterprise UK & Ireland
Farrah Qureshi
Founder & CEO Global Diversity Practice
THE ORIGIN OF ANM
The Brilliance Quotient was the beginning. It created space for new wisdom and inspiration to apply the principles with leaders, coaches, organisations, and the next generation. No surprises it led to the development of our current trademarked Applied Neuroscience Methodology™ (ANM).
If the book sparks your curiosity, ANM is where it becomes practice.
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TBQ LiVE - a celebration and deep dive
In 2021 and 2022, Reena Dayal and co-host Maria Chase hosted a live neuroscience series exploring the core themes of The Brilliance Quotient in conversation.
A celebration of the book, and a deep dive into its ideas.
Season 1 is now available to watch on demand.
COMING SOON
A second book is coming
Reena is currently writing her second book going deeper into applied neuroscience, the emerging world, and what it takes to lead, perform, and thrive in an age of AI and accelerating complexity.
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