“Talking is the simplest yet the most effective means to make a difference,” says Omnia, who travels the world giving lectures that explore the fascinating workings of the human mind.
Onboard cruise ships, she captivates audiences with stories about psychopathy, neuroscience, and the brain—sparking curiosity in people from all walks of life.
It all began after she retired from running her consulting business in psychological and marketing profiling. While on a cruise, she noticed that guests could not stop discussing a criminal case in Victoria.
Seeing the international fascination, she developed a series of lectures on the “Mind of a Psychopath,” combining storytelling with brain science.
She shows PET scans of psychopaths, highlighting two brain areas where neurons aren’t firing, linked to guilt, remorse, empathy, and fear.
“After discussing the PET scans, I introduce the Bionics Institute and the work they are undertaking,” she explains.
She shares the Institute’s pioneering research in brain stimulation and clinical trials aimed at conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, sparking interest without the overwhelm of technical detail.
Audiences respond with fascination.
Her talks create an opportunity to connect a global audience with the important work being done right in her home city: “I am proud that the Bionics institute is in my local Melbourne.”
For Omnia, supporting the Institute is deeply personal. With decades of experience in rigorous research and clinical trials, and a daughter working at the Bionics Institute, she understands both the scientific and human impact of the work being done.
She explains, “People from all walks of life are fascinated with the brain,” adding that Alzheimer’s disease is something we more than likely have been or will be affected by.
Ultimately, Omnia believes in the power of conversation.
When we talk, we become an advocate with the cause, a believer of the cause and a credible spokesperson for the cause.
Through her lectures, she demonstrates that raising awareness doesn’t always require a stage or a campaign and sometimes, it starts with a conversation. Conversations that Omnia proves, can inspire interest, engagement, and support for groundbreaking brain research.
