Coburn Ventures Podcast #237: Uncommon -- Anchoring as a Foundation for Collaboration
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Aug 8, 2025 Discover how chaos can spark creativity and growth in collaboration. Explore the fascinating link between polyvagal theory and our autonomic nervous system, shedding light on how our bodies respond before we even think. Learn techniques to retrain your nervous system for better teamwork and decision-making, emphasizing the importance of deep breathing. Embrace discomfort as a catalyst for innovation, and see how your physiological state shapes your investment choices. It's a deep dive into the science behind effective collaboration!
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From Sundance To Bordeaux Discombobulation
- Pip Coburn describes Sundance and Barbarians as moments of productive discombobulation.
- The gatherings created a hunger to digest ideas rather than escape them.
Autonomic Nervous System Leads
- Polyvagal theory says the autonomic nervous system reacts before the brain.
- Pip Coburn explains it sets bodily rhythms that determine our mental mode.
Breath Informs The Brain
- The breath signals the brain before conscious thought responds.
- Pip Coburn notes breath tells the brain what to do first.
