Olivia Arezzolo: The Sleep Advantage - What Every Executive Must Know | EDGE 2026
EDGE 2026 Excerpts
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11-Feb-2026
In this Thriving & Well-being session, sleep strategist Olivia Arezzolo reframes sleep as a performance lever, not a lifestyle luxury.
Drawing on neuroscience and circadian biology, she explains how sleep directly impacts cognitive clarity, emotional regulation, decision-making, and leadership performance. From glymphatic brain clearance and prefrontal cortex restoration to the measurable impact of light exposure, caffeine, alcohol, and morning sunlight, this session translates sleep science into executive protocol.
The result is a practical framework for high performers who want sharper thinking, stronger resilience, and sustainable peak performance.
Key Takeaways:
• Sleep directly impacts cognitive function and executive performance.
• Light exposure plays a critical role in circadian regulation.
• Caffeine and alcohol alter sleep architecture and recovery.
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