What happens to human performance when technology and AI can increasingly do the thinking, communicating and decision-making for us?

AI can make producing an answer easier while making knowing whether the answer is right harder.

It can make us faster, but does faster mean better?

And if technology allows us to produce more in less time, does that time become ours or are we simply expected to do more?

This is the AI Acceleration Tax: the human cost of accelerating the way we work.
Because our competitive advantage isn't simply our ability to use technology. It is our ability to think critically, create, focus, recover and switch off.

Drawing on more than 30 years as a technologist, his work as a digital wellbeing and human performance expert, and his experience as an endurance athlete, Colin Corby explores what it takes to remain capable, focused and fully human in an AI-powered world.

At the heart of the talk is the Digital Athlete Mindset:

Capacity → Behaviour → Performance

Time + Energy + Focus
Technology + Habits + Mindset

Because sustainable performance isn't about demanding more from people.
It's about managing the capacity that produces it.

Colin Corby invites the audience to explore what it is to be human in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Taking inspiration from the latest ideas from technology, neuroscience and philosophy, Colin asks some difficult and thought provoking questions.

Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and time is running out. The scientific consensus is that humans are the leading cause of climate change.

However, did you realise that your online digital activities have serious consequences for the planet too.

One-on-one coaching sessions with Colin Corby, also known as 'The Digital Detox Coach', tailored to help busy professionals cultivate the mindset and energy needed for a healthier, more productive, and sustainable tech/life balance.

As featured in the 'Women's Health' September 2024 edition and the 'Men's Health' November 2024 edition.

It may seem counterintuitive, but setting boundaries, carving out regular offline moments for rest and recovery, and reconnecting with yourself, others, and the world around you can significantly enhance your work performance, strengthen your resilience to stress and burnout, improve your focus and attention and create space for the things that truly matter to you.

Begin your journey towards a happier, healthier, and more balanced relationship with technology today by booking a free 30-minute discovery call.

Master the Art of Public Speaking with Confidence and Clarity

An immersive three-month journey designed to elevate your voice, sharpen your message, and empower your presence.

Whether you're presenting in the boardroom, speaking on stage, or leading impactful conversations, strong public speaking skills are essential.

Our Public Speaker Programme is crafted to help you not only find your voice—but amplify it.

Led by renowned TEDx speakers Ana Smith and Colin Corby, this transformative programme blends expert guidance with hands-on practice, tailored feedback, and ongoing support to ensure each participant builds confidence, clarity, and credibility as a speaker.

This programme is offered jointly by Brightflare Performance Solutions, USA and Technology Wellbeing Ltd, UK.

Break Free from Tech Overload & Reclaim Your Focus, Health, and Human Connection

Overview:
In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, constantly distracted, and emotionally drained. Notifications never stop, screens are always on, and downtime feels like a luxury.

But what if there were a better way to engage with technology—one that supports your wellbeing instead of working against it?

The Introduction to Digital Detox course is your first step toward building a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. Through five engaging lessons packed with science-backed insights, and simple digital detox tools, you’ll learn how to regularly unplug and achieve a healthier, more productive and sustainable tech/life balance.

Ideal for:
Anyone, whether you're working remotely, managing a busy household, or simply tired of feeling “always on,” this course will give you the strategies, motivation, and mindset shift to start unplugging with purpose—and reconnecting with what truly matters.

Format:
Online course hosted by the Teachable.com platform and available to students worldwide.

The Mindset of a Digital Athlete: From Insight to Action

AI can help us produce more, faster. But sustainable performance isn't about doing more — it's about managing the human capacity that makes great performance possible.

Overview:

In this practical and interactive webinar/workshop, Colin Corby explores the AI Acceleration Tax and helps participants protect their time, energy and focus in an increasingly accelerated world.

Ideal for:

Leaders, teams and professionals who want to perform at their best in an increasingly accelerated, AI-powered world — while protecting the time, energy, focus and recovery needed for sustainable performance.

Digital Detox – Reclaiming Focus, Health & Productivity in a Hyperconnected World

Overview:
In an always-on digital culture, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, and depleted. The pressure to stay constantly connected—across emails, notifications, meetings, and messaging apps—can erode our attention, increase stress levels, and impact both our mental and physical wellbeing.

But what if there were a better way to work and live with technology?

Ideal for:
Remote and hybrid teams, high-performing professionals, HR and wellbeing leaders—anyone seeking better balance, reduced burnout, and improved performance in the digital age.

High performance teams require their managers and professionals to be able to perform at their best, consistently, healthily and sustainably. To do this they need the information, understanding and tools to balance their work with their needs as biological and social beings. Getting this right can improve productivity, creativity, teamwork and create resilience to stress and burnout.

But we have to live and work with technology which brings enormous advantages and possibilities, but it also poses many significant personal and organisational challenges. It’s no surprise that many people struggle to strike a sustainable balance between their online and offline lives, leading to a range of complex issues, such as

• Reduced ability to focus, be creative and productive and are more easily distracted.
• Having no time for essential self-care leading to poorer health and well-being outcomes.
• Feeling less connection with colleagues and other people even though fully connected online.
• Overusing digital devices leading to the buildup of stress, anxiety, and even burnout.

This half day program helps employees and managers develop the essential skills to more effectively manage their focus and attention, be more productive and present with the people around them.