Neuroscientist. Author. Decision Scientist.

Empowering the science of smarter decisions for leaders, teachers, students.

About
Dr. Stuart Zola

Dr. Stuart Zola is a neuroscientist whose work has shaped how we understand memory, decision-making, and cognitive health. From pioneering research on the brain’s memory systems to co-founding innovative neurotechnology companies, his career bridges science and real-world impact.

Today, he brings that expertise into classrooms and organizations through engaging talks and Visual Thinking workshops, rooted in the teachings of his mentor Tony Buzan, the grandfather of Visual Thinking, designed to make better decision-making accessible to all.

Visual Thinking / Decision Making Workshops

The Visual Thinking / Decision Making Workshop brings decision-making to life by combining proven frameworks with powerful visual tools like mind mapping. Designed for K-12 educators, students, corporate and industry leaders, the workshop transforms abstract thinking into something visible, structured, and actionable. 

Books by Dr. Zola

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Upcoming Events

  • Decisions…Decisions!! A How-to-Make-Better-Ones Workshop

    11:30AM - 1:00PM
    August 6, 2026

  • What? We Have Two Different Memory Systems in the Brain?

    11:30AM - 1:00PM
    August 13, 2026

  • Really Strange Things People Do While Sleeping: The Science Of Sleep

    11:30AM - 1:00PM
    August 20, 2026

Companies and Credentials

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Fellow

ThinkBuzan

Official Licensed Instructor

Mikki Williams Speakers School

Graduate

Member, Georgia Creative Economy Collective (CEC)

Member

Northeastern University

PhD, Neuroscience

Neurotrack, Inc.

Co-Founder

MapHabit, Inc.

Co-Founder & CSO

Quiet Developments, LLC

Founder