156: Andrew Mawson - Increasing Productivity: Key Factors, Brain Capacity, and Mental Load

Transforming Work with Sophie Wade · Nov 7, 2025 · 42m

Andrew Mawson, Founder and Managing Director of Advanced Workplace Associates, explores how organizations can enhance performance, especially by helping employees better manage their brain capacity. Andrew shares six evidence-based factors most impacting knowledge worker productivity. He discusses the neuroscience-researched factors affecting brain function and performance. Andrew offers actionable leadership guidance to reduce mental load, enhance employee well-being and resilience, and achieve sustainable results.

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Chapter 1: Andrew's Early Career

[01:18] Andrew studies applied…