Montessori Australia Presents: Reclaim Your Brain

Name: Montessori Australia Presents: Reclaim Your Brain
Start: 2027-04-12T04:00:00-0400
End: 2027-04-12T05:00:00-0400

Mon, 12 Apr 2027, 4am - 5am EDT

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Montessori Australia

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Montessori Australia Presents

FREE CERTIFIED WORKSHOP SERIES

Practical insights for a kinder, brighter world

Join Montessori Australia for a free, certified workshop series featuring special guests, hosted by Montessori Australia’s Director of Educational Services, Mark Powell.

12 April 2027

Reclaim Your Brain

Think better, feel better and live with greater clarity in a world competing for your attention

Meet your presenter

Dr Mark Williams OAM

Our attention has become one of the most valuable—and most frequently targeted—resources in modern life.

Reclaim Your Brain explores the four core pillars that shape a meaningful, resilient and connected life: Agency, Vitality, Connection and Meaning.

Drawing on more than twenty-five years of neuroscience research, Dr Mark Williams OAM unpacks how modern environments can hijack attention, distort identity and overwhelm the brain’s natural systems for wellbeing.

Mark blends science with powerful personal stories, including the experiences that shaped the writing of his book, along with insights from Olympians, global leaders and everyday people doing extraordinary things.

Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen focus, deepen relationships, restore cognitive energy and build a life anchored in purpose rather than distraction.

Agency

Strengthen your ability to make purposeful choices, direct your attention and respond intentionally rather than being driven by distraction.

Vitality

Understand how to protect and restore the cognitive and physical energy needed for focus, resilience, wellbeing and meaningful work.

Connection

Explore how authentic relationships and a genuine sense of belonging support brain health, emotional wellbeing and human flourishing.

Meaning

Reconnect with the values, relationships and sense of purpose that help create a meaningful life beyond constant activity and distraction.

A clear and compassionate guide for anyone wanting to think better, feel better and live with greater clarity.

About Mark

Dr Mark Williams OAM draws on more than twenty-five years of neuroscience research to make complex ideas about the brain, attention, identity and wellbeing clear, practical and relevant to everyday life.

His work combines evidence-based neuroscience with powerful personal stories and insights from people across education, leadership, sport and the wider community.

Learn more about Dr Mark Williams

Fresh perspectives. Meaningful connections.

Created for parents, teachers and educational leaders across the globe, these engaging sessions offer practical insights and fresh perspectives to help support learning, development and wellbeing.

Drawing on our guests’ experiences, we explore how meaningful relationships, purposeful learning and evidence-informed practice can contribute to a kinder, brighter world.

You’ll leave with practical ideas that can be applied in your personal life, at home, in the classroom or across your educational community.

Who should attend?

All humans with brains
Parents and caregivers
Teachers and educators
School and early learning leaders
Professionals working in high-demand environments
Anyone seeking stronger focus, connection, resilience and purpose

What’s included?

An accessible exploration of the neuroscience of attention and wellbeing
Practical strategies for strengthening focus and cognitive energy
Ideas for developing deeper and more meaningful relationships
Guidance for building a life anchored in purpose rather than distraction
A personalised certificate of attendance
The opportunity to connect with the global Montessori Australia community

Included with your registration

Certificate of attendance

Participants who attend the workshop will receive a personalised Montessori Australia certificate of attendance. You must register to ensure your certificate is generated.

Workshop cost

Free

Registration is required

Join us on the evening

Watch live on YouTube

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Places may be limited, so register early to secure your spot.

Presented by Montessori Australia

People • Purpose • Possibilities

Lineup

Dr Mark Williams

Dr Mark Williams Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience Website: http://www.drmarkwilliams.com University: https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/mark-williams Mark draws on his extensive scientific background to work with organisations to develop evidence-based practices using neuroscience to improve productivity, innovation and mental health. He regularly run programs on the neuroscience of learning, the neuroscience of emotions, neuroscience of communication, how to hack your habits, how our brains create our reality, and the impact of modern technologies on our brains. Mark is a professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills and how we learn. He has received numerous awards for teaching and research, taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of students, published more than 70 scientific articles, and worked at MIT (USA) and multiple universities in Australia. Mark’s new book “The Connected Species: How understanding the evolution of our brain can change the world” is a #1 Best Seller and his work has been highlighted in the media both locally [e.g., The Project, Sunrise, Mirror Mirror, Catalyst, SkyNews, The Australian, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age] and internationally [e.g., The Guardian (UK), New York Times (USA), Economist, New Scientist, Leading Edge, (BBC: UK), Science in Action (BBC; International)]. See more at www.drmarkwilliams.com/

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Montessori Australia is the leading advocate and resource hub for Montessori education across the country. Committed to fostering the growth of Montessori principles, we support educators, parents, and institutions by providing essential resources, professional development, and community connections.

Our mission is to empower children with quality Montessori education, helping them thrive in environments that respect their natural development and foster independence, creativity, and a love for learning.

As the voice of Montessori in Australia, we ensure the values of authentic Montessori education are upheld and continue to evolve with the needs of today’s learners and educators.