Dr. Elise Landau
Professional Summary
Elise is a registered psychologist and behavioural scientist who specialises in applying neuroscience, sleep science and psychological insight to strengthen leadership capability, culture and performance in organisations.
Focus Areas
A – Approach
Elise brings a behavioural science lens to leadership and organisational culture, combining psychological research with practical leadership development. She is particularly interested in how neuroscience and human behaviour influence decision-making, resilience and performance in complex organisational systems.
S – Sleep
Elise’s work draws on her expertise in behavioural sleep science, exploring how sleep, recovery and cognitive functioning shape leadership capability, decision-making and workplace culture. She is passionate about helping organisations recognise sleep as a critical, yet often overlooked, factor influencing performance, wellbeing and sustainable leadership.
P – Professional Background
Elise is a registered psychologist with a PhD in psychology from the University of Melbourne. Her career has spanned clinical practice, academic research and organisational consulting, including work with health services, research institutes and leadership development organisations. She continues to contribute to research at Monash University’s Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health.
L – Leadership Philosophy
Elise believes courageous leadership requires both clarity and humanity. Inspired by the work of Brené Brown, she values leaders who are willing to engage with uncertainty, have honest conversations and create environments where people feel safe to contribute, learn and grow. Her approach focuses on building cultures grounded in trust, accountability and psychological safety so that individuals and organisations can perform at their best.
