Ian Robertson
Ian Robertson is an emeritus professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin, renowned for his research on the psychology of confidence and the effects of power on human behavior. He has authored several books, including 'How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief,' published in 2022. His academic work often explores the intersection of psychology, health, and the implications of leadership styles, particularly in high-stakes environments. Robertson's insights into the impact of power on mental processes have contributed to discussions about political leadership and governance.
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Professor Ian Robertson earned the first doctoral degree offered in Linguistics at the St. Augustine campus and has an extensive teaching career in Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad.
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Guyana· 2026-03-02
Prof Ian Robertson is a neuropsychologist and author of How Confidence Works and The Winner Effect.
We risk over-diagnosing anxiety. There’s another way to look at it – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-08
Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson says Trump has succumbed to 'power addiction'.
It is time to cut off Trump’s credit card
Australia· 2026-01-23
Ian Robertson, partner at Jefferson Hawthorne, discusses the pressures on Canadian directors.
Board Games 2025: Governance in a chaotic time
Canada· 2025-12-08
Prof Ian Robertson is the author of 'The Winner Effect' and 'How Confidence Works'.
Arne Slot seeded a ‘loser effect’ in Liverpool. Here’s how to fix it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
Ian Robertson is a neuropsychologist and the author of How Confidence Works and The Winner Effect.
Troy Parrott’s words show a remarkable quality of Irish culture – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-18
Ian Robertson is a neuropsychologist and the author of How Confidence Works and The Winner Effect.
Living through the eyes of others hollows a person out – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
Ian Robertson was among the executives who left Kingsdale in 2024.
Is the King of Bay Street’s empire crumbling?Canada· 2025-10-24
Dr. Ian Robertson, neuroscientist and psychologist, emphasizes the importance of confidence in human well-being.
Confidence - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-09-03
Ian Robertson is a partner with The Jefferson Hawthorne Group.
How to win a trade war: Canada, Trump and a delicate dance in asymmetric warfareCanada· 2025-05-30
Ian Robertson is a neuroscientist from Trinity College Dublin who has researched the effects of power on the human brain.
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El Salvador· 2025-05-21
Prof Ian Robertson is an emeritus professor of psychology and author.
Want to understand what money does to your brain? Look at this photo – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Ian Robertson discusses the life-changing effects of winning prestigious accolades.
Rory McIlroy’s crowning achievement captures hearts and minds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20
Ian Robertson is the former chief executive officer of Kingsdale Advisors who opened the Jefferson Hawthorne Group after leaving the firm.
Former Kingsdale executives launch rival proxy advisory firmCanada· 2025-04-06
His lawyer Ian Robertson said he plans to defend the seven charges.
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United Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Robertson said catching and prosecuting people involved in dog-fighting was difficult.
Dog-fighting in Northland: Detection ‘extremely low’ despite unease
New Zealand· 2025-03-06
Prof Ian Robertson is an emeritus professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of a book on self-belief.
Untrammelled power is making him behave like a coked-up reveller – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12
Prof Ian Robertson is emeritus professor of psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of How Confidence Works.
Untrammelled power is making Trump behave like a coked-up reveller – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-12