In this compilation, explore transformative insights from eight previous guests who reveal how neuroscience empowers lasting change, self-awareness, and resilience. If you’re a coach, wellness professional, or simply fascinated by the science of change, this episode is rich with actionable insights.
In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.
Contents:
00:00 — Intro about this special compilation episode
01:08 — Lion Goodman on how “the predictive brain” forms our current reality
06:15 — Deborah Ross and Kay Adams on the transformative experience of journal therapy
12:00 — Ally Machate on the universal fear of rejection when publishing our writing
18:51 — Dr. Eugene Choi on the state of flow and how we spend too much time in our survival mind
23:10 — Caroline Leroux on coaching for compassion versus coaching for compliance
27:55 — Renaye Thornborrow on teaching mindset skills to children through story-based coaching
32:32 — Dr. Natalie Green on how childhood trauma manifests in adulthood
Guest Bios:
Lion Goodman is a Professional Certified Coach and the CEO of the Clear Beliefs Institute.
Deborah Ross and Kay Adams are journal-therapy pioneers and experts and the co-authors of Your Brain on Ink.
Ally Machete is a book-publishing coach and the founder and CEO of The Writer’s Ally.
Dr. Eugene Choi is a neuroscience-based coach who teaches executive leaders how to achieve and sustain peak performance in high-stress, high-stakes, and high-change environments.
Caroline Leroux is a member of the International Coach Federation and is an instructor with Dr. Irena’s Neuroscience School.
Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide mission to bring life coaching and mindset skills training to children through her company, Adventures in Wisdom.
Dr. Natalie Green is a trauma-breakthrough coach, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Growing Tall Poppies.
Host Bio:
Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.
She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.
Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Dr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Credits:
Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer and Editor: Andrew Chapman
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio
Music credits:
Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION
Special effects credits:
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