

Change Wired
Angela Shurina
Change Wired: Change in days - not in years! Ready to ditch slow change and start thriving sooner?Change Wired is your new favorite podcast for practical, punchy insights into personal growth and about navigating career, life and business transitions, meaningful productivity, mindset mastery, and creating high-performing, purpose-driven, thriving cultures of growth. Hosted by Angela Shurina, an Executive & High-Performance Coach, Be-Sci Fueled Culture Transformation Strategist with 18 years of global experience (who now runs a culture transformation consulting & coaching firm). Each episode breaks down science-backed tools from biology, neuroscience, psychology of change, systems thinking and behavioral science into actionable tips you can start using today. Expect lively solo episodes, inspiring guests, and real-world strategies designed specifically for change agents, leaders, entrepreneurs, and growth-focused professionals eager to accelerate their evolution and impact beyond oneself - both personally and within their teams & communities. Tune in, wire your brain for change, and get ready to transform in days - not years!
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Feb 15, 2023 • 58min
Dr Emily Balcetis - How to Never Quit Your Long-Term Goals Using Neuroscience-Based Tools for Focus and Motivation
“What we see directly predicts what we do” - Emily BalcetisTUNE IN TO LEARN:- Surprising ways Olympic runners look at things that help them to win; - And how it can help a weekend jogger/exerciser (like myself) to run and do more, better and faster (23% faster and feeling 17% less tired); - How looking at things differently changes our focus and how it can help you achieve your long-term goals - sticking with consistent action and making progress more effectively without feeling exhausted or tired; - How different goals - easy, mid-challenging, and far-out-of-reach - change how energized and ready to go you feel to work on your goals, and what it has to do with your blood pressure; - How the skill of narrow focus and bringing the future into the present will help you to put in consistent effort into your long-term goals that will not happen without that effort - how Emily used it to learn how to play drums at a year-away concert; - How a wider bracket, looking at a bigger picture - can help you to find another path and pivot faster to keep making progress towards your goals VS being stuck and then giving up; - How Vera Wang used the wide bracket concept to transition from figure-skating to wedding dresses design while still pursuing her passion; - How “materializing” helps your brain to always remember your long-term goals that often seem less important than today’s urgencies - like long-term health VS saving time while busy and eating whatever; - Framing - how you organize your fridge will make or break your diet; - What you see is what you do, the art and science of designing your habitat that designs your life in a favorable fashion; - How framing might be one sure way to happiness you are 100% in control of - who knows, maybe the mental health epidemic is all about bad framing skills? ... and so many more insights to design your dream life with neuroscience! TUNE IN! Dr. Emily Balcetis BIO As an Associate Professor of Psychology and the director of the New York University Social Perception Action and Motivation research lab, Emily Balcetis has been described as a pioneer of the scientific investigation of behavioral science and motivation. She is the author of "Clearer, Clser, Better: How Successful People See the World" and a TEDx speaker. She leads an international team of scholars, writers, artists, and advocates. In her research, she has uncovered previously unknown strategies that increase, sustain, and direct people's efforts to meet their goals. CONNECT WITH EMILY "Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World" - Book on Amazon LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-balcetis-6b2853165 Psychology Today - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/emily-balcetis-phd Read My Blog/Emily's Book Review - "Goals. Smart is old. NeurosciText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Feb 13, 2023 • 26min
Getting Carbs Right for Focus, No Brain Fog and High Productivity.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:Carbs are amazing for your health and performance when they come from the right sources!It's your brain's 🧠 superfuel!But you need to get them right -The kind of carbs that work the best for high mental performance and health and fitness.Focus is impossible without proper blood sugar regulation and this is how get it right by eating carbs.Produced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH-PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Feb 10, 2023 • 29min
3 Neuroscience Secrets to Cancel Procrastination Out Of Your Life - Get things done and move your life forward.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:Have you ever wondered why you are totally capable of getting work done that pays your bills and not so much for extra projects like building a side business and starting a cool hobby❓ Starting your brand? Writing your book? Getting your idea out into the world?You are about to find out!To never procrastinate on the things you choose to do and build your dream life. - Get Your Recording HEREProduced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH-PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Feb 8, 2023 • 20min
Staying Productive When Your Schedule Is Overflooding With To-Dos And You Absolutely MUST Make Progress.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:You know those days when you wake up and your schedule is already booked and you find out you have to move apartmentments because of water leakage and then the internet breaks in your new place?Maybe not :) hopefully - but things in life will always break and go unplanned.How we manage those days will define how we'll manage growth in life and business. On this episode I share a framework of handling those days, borrowed and learned from experts and researchers - to stay on track and still make progress even when nothing goes as planned.Produced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Feb 6, 2023 • 53min
Claude Silver CHO at Vayner Media - leading from the ❤️ in practice. Building people-centric culture that drives performance on-site, hybrid and remote, across cultures, time zones, united by our common humanity.
“Your candle can light a thousand candles” - never forget that, we are all leaders.~ Claude SilverTUNE IN TO LEARN:- It’s OK to be a late bloomer - there’s nothing wrong with you. Claude’s personal journey through years, continents to the present moment; - From feeling like you miss a “chip” to finding your calling later in life - it’s OK to take time to figure yourself out; - Negative, self-doubting self-talk - how Claude defeated it - a simple writing exercise you can do now; - How to battle expectations of society about what success should look like - busting imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs; - What to do when you are stuck in your patterns and sick of getting the same results in life and work - how Claude made a switch of careers in her 40s, how she knew when it was the time to do “the jump”; - “Emotional Optimism” means a lot in Claude’s life and work - what is it? How did it come to be? How it helps Claude navigate work and life ... it started with a visit to a shaman; - Claude’s strategy to help people do their best, to “unlock” themselves; - How every leader can become a bit of a Chief ❤️Officer and how to scale it throughout the organization; - The only question that matters to influence people, to lead people to better places; - The first thing you have to figure out to lead your people from the heart; - Culture of Trust: practical texting strategy to start installing trust in the culture, on-site and remotely; - Culture and Performance - Claude’s view on balancing these priorities on a company level to drive success; - How to scale leadership across departments and locations, on-site and remotely; - Is zoom an effective tool to build culture? - Zoom rituals Claude recommends to make culture work remotely across borders and time zones; - How to build deep human, non-work-related connections over zoom - questions, small talk and creating opportunities to connect; - One question to ask yourself every day to become a better leader and build people-centric culture... ... and so much more! Tune in, learn and share - lead and live from the ❤️ with Claude Silver. CONNECT with CLAUDE SILVER:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/casilverPersonal Website - https://www.claudesilver.comProduced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH-PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Feb 3, 2023 • 33min
Bad sleep often? Racing thoughts? Waking up often? 5 lifestyle factors that break your sleep and how to fix them.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:We aren't curing insomnia here - we are learning foundational practices to create great sleep consistently according to research. If you don't do these - don't bother looking into pills or supplements. Fix the foundation first.Produced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Feb 1, 2023 • 40min
Focused, Happy Brain Nutrition - 9 Brain 🧠 Food Groups ANYONE Has to Eat DAILY!
TUNE IN TO LEARN:I read an article about 7 nutrients any healthy brain needs.I expanded it with specific food and amount recommendations.After the podcast - update your grocery list and reach out for recipes and tips to enjoy these foods in a simple way.Produced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Jan 30, 2023 • 37min
Upgraded Nomad: my TOP nutrition, fitness, sleep and focus hacks to stay productive anywhere you land.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:Why do some nomads gain weight, can't take care of their health, lose sleep and productivity and others don't❓ Able to get work done and travel enjoying the world?Support Systems!The only answer to succee with this lifestyle as a remote professional or a nomadic entrepreneur.Produced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Jan 27, 2023 • 29min
Marrying Emotions and Logic for Long-Term Goals and Good-for-You Habits - 3 most powerful brain-training practices.
TUNE IN TO LEARN:On today's podcast I give away my TOP 3 secrets of coaching to ANY long-term goal, building and breaking habits.Once you start practicing these - there's no goal or habit you'll be procrastinating on.You'll finally feel like you ARE in control of your brain. You are the captain of the ship not a lifeless boat thrown from side to side by the currents and storms of life.Produced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant

Jan 25, 2023 • 20min
Bust Procrastination with a Simple Dopamine Hack of Your Workflow. Build the life you dream about!
TUNE IN TO LEARN:Angela Duckworth shared this article on procrastination that made me realize why planning your work in a specific way works so well to bust through procrastination and getting done anything on time!Especially importan for non-urgent projects that build the future you dream about. Understand your brain (and dopamine).🧠To work WITH your brain VS against it.Produced by Angela Shurina,CERTIFIED HIGH PERFORMANCE, HEALTH, NUTRITION COACHChange in days - not in years!"🧠Focus Hacker" - 9-minute video brain training https://BrainBreakthroughCoach.com/newsletterText Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina Behavior-First, Executive and Optimal Performance Coach 360, Change Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant