Jeannette Jackson is a nutritional biochemist, elite sports scientist and expert in leadership and high performance. As founder of Manchester Stress Institute, she specialises in stress physiology, resilience, burnout prevention, nervous system regulation and human performance under pressure.
Her work sits at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, nutrition and performance science — helping individuals and teams sustain high performance without sacrificing their mental health and wellbeing. Over two decades, she has built one of the UK’s most respected corporate wellbeing practices, working with some of the country’s most demanding organisations.
Jeannette is a sought-after keynote speaker and conference chair, regularly appearing on stage at events for the Football Association, League Managers Association and Association of Leaders in Finance. She is also a trusted media expert for the BBC, Sky, ITV and Channel 4, and the author of a Penguin-published book on stress and performance.
Nutritional Biochemistry & Sports Science
ISSN-certified elite sports scientist. Specialist in metabolic stress, performance nutrition and the biochemistry of fatigue and burnout.
Neuroscience & Psychology
Deep expertise in nervous system regulation, stress physiology, cognitive performance under pressure and the psychology of resilience.
Keynote Speaking & Conference Chairing
Regular keynote speaker and conference chair at events for the Football Association, League Managers Association and Association of Leaders in Finance.
Media & Publishing
Expert contributor to BBC, Sky, ITV and Channel 4. Author of a Penguin-published book making stress science accessible to a mainstream audience.
“Real resilience isn’t about working harder. It’s about understanding your biology, and using that knowledge to perform better and recover faster.”
— Jeannette Jackson, FounderScience-Led
Every programme is built on peer-reviewed research. No trends, no fads — just evidence.
Tailored
We design around your sector, your people and your pressure points. Nothing off the shelf.
Practical
Science is only useful when people can use it. Our programmes are built to change behaviour, not just inform it.
Long-Term
We aim to build organisational capability — not dependency. Our goal is that your people are better equipped for life.
Legal
Law Society · Legal firms · Barristers chambers
NHS & Healthcare
NHS Trusts · NWAS · St John Ambulance
Construction & Infrastructure
Morgan Sindall · Major contractors · National Grid
Sport & Performance
Football Association · League Managers Association · Premier League
Finance & Professional Services
Association of Leaders in Finance · FTSE businesses
Media & Creative
BBC · ITV · Ralph Lauren · Creative agencies
Public Sector
North West Employers · Local authorities · Council teams
Education
One Education · Schools · Multi-academy trusts