Dr Bernadette Dancy is a stress management specialist who translates complex physiological science into practical strategies for sustainable performance, helping professionals thrive under pressure without sacrificing wellbeing.

With over 15 years of experience studying the science and psychology of human health and performance, Bernie brings a rare combination of academic rigour and real-world empathy to her work. She holds a PhD in Performance Stress in Elite Sport, a Master’s degree in Lifestyle Medicine (Cardiology), and a BSc in Sport Science and Human Biology. Her evidence-based approach has influenced national training standards and supported organisations including AstraZeneca, Asics, and GSK.

Before founding Stress Ed., Bernie spent more than a decade as a Senior Lecturer in Health and Exercise Science, working with future health professionals and clinicians to integrate the latest evidence in stress, physiology, and behaviour change. Her research and teaching have shaped national training standards for wellbeing and performance coaching, with clients spanning corporate leaders, healthcare teams, and high-performance athletes.

Bernie's unique methodology bridges physiology, psychology, and lifestyle medicine to address today's most pressing workplace challenges. She helps leaders recognise early warning signs of burnout, implement science-backed recovery protocols, and create team environments where sustainable high performance becomes the norm rather than the exception.

Audiences leave Bernie's presentations with a clear understanding of their personal stress response patterns, practical tools to regulate their nervous system during high-pressure situations, and strategies to build organisational cultures that prioritise both wellbeing and achievement.

Book Bernie when your team requires actionable, science-based solutions to perform at their best while protecting their health.