Amanda Cookson, a coach and neuroscience expert, dives into the fascinating intersection of brain science and leadership. She shares how understanding emotional triggers can foster self-awareness and enhance team dynamics. Amanda emphasizes the power of discomfort in learning and the importance of asking thoughtful questions. The conversation also tackles imposter syndrome, especially in the age of AI, and advocates for creating calm environments to boost engagement. Listeners walk away with actionable strategies for fostering curiosity and emotional intelligence in their leadership roles.
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Discovering Neuroscience Through Coaching
Amanda Cookson discovered neuroscience through a challenging coaching training experience involving the chimp paradox model.
She linked this to personal struggles during a corporate merger, transforming her understanding of behavior.
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Stress Impairs Brain Function
Stress shuts down access to the brain's prefrontal cortex, reducing IQ and creativity.
Cortisol floods the brain during threat response, impairing collaboration and problem solving.
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Manage Triggers With Kind Self-Talk
Talk kindly to yourself to manage triggers and stay in a whole brain state.
Recognize discomfort as natural and use self-talk to prevent cortisol spikes.
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In this book, Dr. Siegel synthesizes a broad range of scientific research with practical applications to everyday life. He introduces the concept of 'mindsight,' the ability to observe and understand the internal workings of the mind, which can help individuals master their emotions, heal relationships, and reach their fullest potential. The book includes case histories from his clinical practice, illustrating how mindsight can be used to overcome various psychological challenges, such as anxiety, trauma, and compulsive behaviors, by harnessing the brain's neuroplasticity.
The Chimp Paradox
Steven Peters
The Chimp Paradox by Dr. Steve Peters introduces a powerful mind management model that explains the internal struggle between the 'Chimp' (emotional and instinctive) and the 'Human' (rational and intelligent) parts of the brain. The book helps readers recognize how their mind works, understand and manage their emotions and thoughts, and develop strategies to tame the 'Chimp' and make better decisions. It also discusses the role of the 'Computer' part of the brain, which stores automatic habits and responses. The book provides practical advice and exercises to help readers improve their daily lives, manage stress, and achieve their goals.
Helping people to do their best thinking, is Amanda Cookson. A coach, facilitator and all-round neuroscience whizz, she’s made it her mission to help leaders better understand what it means to be human.
And it all starts with our own thinking-feeling, wildly brilliant, untamed brain! She guides us through its inner workings with effervescence and passion, showing us how to work with it – rather than against it – steer pulse-quickening conversations towards oxytocin, and design experiences that help rewire the brain for real, lasting change.
An energising, thoughtful conversation, full of golden mind-training nuggets to try in both facilitation, and life!
Find out about:
Why the discomfort of cognitive dissonance can lead to richer learnings
The power of asking great questions in search of answers that ignite deep thinking
Amanda’s feelings-based ground rules of presence, curiosity and generosity
Friends vs Foe: how to turn self-fulfilling prophecies into human connection
How to facilitate with the brain in mind, for insight, rather than information
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