(213) The Science & Joy of the Extraordinary - Immersion with Paul Zak

Paul Zak, a leading neuroscientist, speaker and author shares his insights on how to build immersion in our life & work. 

Some of the gold we covered:

• How to define immersion
• Key parameters for immersion
• Key ways to measure immersion
• The link between immersion, dopamine & oxytocin

And so much more! 

ABOUT Paul Zak

Paul Zak is one of the top 0.3% most cited scientists, the author of Trust Factor, and Immersion. He is a professor of economics, psychology and management at Claremont Graduate University. He has given talks in over 30 countries, and has been a TED speaker 5 times. His lab and company create technologies that enable humans to flourish. 

Paul Zak has studied brain imaging, and was among the first to identify the role of oxytocin in mediating trusting behaviours between strangers. He has coined the term "neuromanagement": how the use of neuroscience can enable organisations to have a high performance & high engagement culture. He has developed a methodology called Ofactor to quantify organizational culture and identifies how to continuously improve culture to increase trust, joy, and performance. 

He has used Ofactor to help organizations ranging from nonprofits to startups to Fortune 50 companies change their cultures. His Ofactor research reflects the approach advocated by his late colleague at Claremont Graduate University, management guru Peter F. Drucker, in which organizations with flat hierarchies empower employees. His 2017 book Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies shows leaders of organizations how to create and sustain a culture of trust.

CONNECT withPaul Zak

Website: https://pauljzak.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-zak-91123510/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pauljzak

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauljzak

VIDEO of this episode:

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/25TAiDXrIxw 

ABOUT Katie Stoddart:

Katie Stoddart is an award-winning, international, leadership & performance coach. Katie started her career as a hydrographic engineer working at sea and she now supports business owners to thrive in their life & business.

As a keynote speaker, Katie frequently speaks at summits, conferences & podcasts. For her weekly podcast ‘The Focus Bee Show’, Katie interviews thought leaders, speakers and authors. 

Katie works primarily with entrepreneurs & executives through 1-1 coaching & corporate workshops on Focus, Leadership & Performance.  

CONNECT with Katie Stoddart, aka 'the focus bee': 

PODCAST: https://thefocusbeeshow.buzzsprout.com/

LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiestoddart

BLOG: https://thefocusbee.com/blog/

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/TheFocusBee

INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thefocusbee/

FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/thefocusbee