Dr Djahane Banoo is a social scientist, master coach, and psychotherapist who helps leaders and teams navigate the human dynamics that determine our performance under pressure.
Drawing on neuroscience, sociology, communication theory, trauma-informed psychology, and Zen Buddhist practice, Djahane's work is both science-based and deeply experiential. Participants don’t just learn concepts; they learn to recognise their patterns in real time, regulate themselves under stress, and communicate in ways that build trust and sustainable performance.
Over two decades, Djahane has coached and trained leaders at Google, LEGO, BlackRock, Salesforce, Novartis, Apple, and Warner Bros. She earned her BA from Dartmouth College (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and holds an MS and PhD in development sociology from Cornell University. She currently serves as a guest lecturer at ETH Zurich, and her research has been supported by the US and Swiss National Science Foundations, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and others.
Djahane specialises in helping people perform under pressure, navigate difficult conversations, and lead through coaching rather than control. Her approach moves beyond formulaic leadership advice to address what actually shapes behaviour: how we regulate ourselves under stress, how we show up in high-stakes moments, and how we build trust through the way we communicate. Participants learn to recognise their patterns in real time and develop the capacity for sustainable performance.
Audiences leave Djahane's workshops with practical tools for self-regulation, clearer insight into their relational patterns, and specific techniques for building trust and psychological safety in their teams. Her sessions are rigorous, alive, and immediately applicable to the challenges leaders face daily.
Book Dr Djahane Banoo for science-based, transformative leadership development that creates lasting change in how your people work together.
How can I book Djahane Banoo for my next event?
Email djahane.banoo@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Djahane Banoo for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Djahane Banoo's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Djahane directly.
What topics does Djahane Banoo specialise in?
Djahane Banoo specialises in discussing performance under pressure, communication in high-stakes situations, trust-building in teams and more.
What is Djahane Banoo's speaking style like?
Djahane delivers with intellectual depth, empathy, and practical structure. Her sessions blend insight and care, making complex topics clear while fostering trust, self-awareness, and immediate, actionable growth.
Does Djahane Banoo offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Djahane Banoo offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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