Dr Jemma King

Evidence-based human performance

The science of

sleep.

Dr Jemma King translates complex research on sleep, stress, recovery and behaviour into practical tools for leaders, teams and high-performing organisations.

Trusted by leading organisations

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Programs & Experiences

Behavioural science, experienced.

Jemma's workshops are designed to be experienced, not simply observed. Participants regulate their own physiology, test evidence-based techniques in real time and leave having already practised the skills they'll use under pressure.

Jemma completely transformed my understanding of how sleep impacts my performance and everyday life. After reading Sleep First you’ll understand why your success depends on it.

In the media

Conversations reaching millions of people.

From national TV to leading podcasts, Jemma’s evidence-based insights on stress, sleep and performance are trusted by the world’s media.

Sleep First by Dr Jemma King

The new book

Sleep First.
Sleep Smarter, Think Sharper, Feel Better.

Whether you want to perform at your peak or just feel better every day, this book is your guide to making sleep work for you. Good sleep changes everything. Sleep First will help you get it.
Start with sleep. Everything else will follow.

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Research & Publications

Published research
that informs every program.

Every keynote, workshop and leadership program is grounded in peer-reviewed research across stress, sleep, emotional intelligence and human performance.

Cover artwork for 2026 Scientific Reports publication

Scientific Reports
Nature Portfolio

Emotional intelligence training improves stress regulation and performance in high-stress occupations

Randomised controlled research demonstrating measurable reductions in biological stress together with improved performance under pressure.

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Cover artwork for 2025 Scientific Reports publication

Scientific Reports
Nature Portfolio

A semi-randomised control trial assessing psychophysiological effects of breathwork and cold immersion

Peer-reviewed research exploring evidence-based approaches to human behaviour, performance and stress regulation.

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Keynotes · Workshops · Advisory

Science that changes how people think, feel and perform.

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