Deep dive with Dr. Jacqueline Brassey on Emotional Flexibility

In this new episode of #TTalk #BecomeTheCEOofYourLife, we dive deep into the power of mindset, resilience, and authentic leadership with none other than Dr. Jacqueline Brassey. Jacqui is Director Healthy Workforces, Director of Research Science, People & Learning Leader and OpCo member at the McKinsey Health Institute. She is also a research fellow at VU Amsterdam, Adjunct Professor at IE University, Advisory Council Member of the World Wellbeing Movement, Advisory Board Member of Wellbeing at Work, and a steering committee member of the World Economic Forum’s Healthy Workforces Initiative. With over 25 years of experience across business, academia, and positive neuroscience, she’s on a mission to help people thrive — especially in times of uncertainty.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

1. How a self-confidence crisis became a turning point in Jacqui’s life
2. Why living in alignment with your values is essential for fulfillment
3. The 5 core processes of emotional flexibility — and how to apply them
4. How to deal with your inner “mind monkey” (yes, she named hers Fred!)
5. Practical tools to stay calm, focused, and intentional — even under pressure

This episode is for anyone who wants to lead themselves better — and build inner strength that lasts. Tune in now and discover what it really means to become the CEO of your life.

McKinsey Health Institute: https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/overview Advisory Council Member of the World Wellbeing Movement: https://worldwellbeingmovement.org/people/?list=advisory-council Advisory Board Member of Wellbeing at Work: https://wellbeingatwork.world/global-wellbeing-advisory-forum/ Committee member of the World Economic Forum’s Healthy Workforces Initiative: https://initiatives.weforum.org/healthy-workforces/about

Jacqui is also the author of several books, amongst them The Authentic Confidence book and Deliberate Calm. Authentic Confidence: https://www.mckinsey.com/about-us/new-at-mckinsey-blog/feeling-burned-out-developing-a-sense-of-authentic-confidence-can-help Deliberate Calm: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/deliberate-calm