To be a peak performer you need to be fully alert, dynamic, energetic, in a good mood, and cognitively sharp. You must be able to concentrate, remember, make critical and creative decisions, communicate persuasively, and be productive all day long. None of this is possible without quality sleep. Furthermore, healthy sleep has been proven to be the single most important determinant in predicting longevity. It is more influential than diet, exercise or heredity-but our modern culture has become a study in sleep deprivation. We must learn to value sleep, yet most of us know very little about the incredibly varied activity that occurs during the course of each night, and how it affects health, happiness and performance.

This multi-media keynote presentation consistently receives standing ovations and highest accolades for “great take-away value” from corporate, association, professional, academic and general/family audiences. Dr. Maas explores the nature of sleep, focusing on such questions as:

• Why are most adults sleep deprived and what are the serious consequences for thinking,  performance, health and lifespan?
• What are the five different stages of nocturnal sleep and how important  are they to daytime functioning?
• What does recent brain imagery (fMRI’s) research on thinking and performance  prove that shows the need for maximum sleep each night?
• How can you reduce travel fatigue?
• What is the relationship between sleep and alcohol?
• How can you increase your athletic performance overnight?
• Do you need less sleep as you get older? 
• Is napping healthy?
• What causes insomnia?
• How do you establish a great bedroom environment for maximum sleep quality?
• What are the four golden rules and ten sleep strategies that will assure you  a great night's sleep?

The information provided in this presentation will increase your daytime alertness, psychological mood, productivity, creativity and quality of life.