7 Practical Ways to Harness Stress and Build Resilience | By Dr. Irena O'Brien Reading Time: 3 min Resilience is often thought of as a special quality that only a few people have. However, this is untrue. The American Psychological Association describes resilience as the ability to adjust well in the... Read More...
For Your Coaching Bookshelf: 7 1/2 Lessons About the Brain | by Dr. Irena O'Brien "Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain" by Lisa Feldman Barrett is an engaging and enlightening book that offers readers an accessible introduction to how the brain works. And I recommend this book... Read More...
3 Insights from Neuroscience to Enhance Your Coaching Relationships | Dr. Sarah Evans MCC Reading Time: 3 min A critical premise of coaching is that people are naturally creative, resourceful and whole. This profoundly respectful way of partnering with our coachees can support them in finding their true, deep and... Read More...
How Failure Fuels Growth with 5 Ways to Help Clients Succeed | by Dr. Irena O'Brien Reading Time: 3 min We all want the road to success to be smooth, with no setbacks or discomfort along the way. It would certainly be easier. But that's not how growth and progress work. If it were, Einstein would not have... Read More...
What Neuroscience Tells us about the Awesome Benefits of Mindfulness | by Delaney Tosh Reading Time: 5 min Why is mindfulness so good for you? Learn what neuroscience tells us and why mindfulness is the go-to tool for achieving balance. Read More...
3 Surprising Foundations of Motivation | by Delaney Tosh CPCC, PCC Reading Time: 4 min What Leaders Need to Know About Motivation and Productivity When we look at motivation through the lens of neuroscience, there are several key areas that enhance overall motivation and energy. One key... Read More...
The Scientific Benefits of Journaling for Your Brain! | by Dr. Irena O'Brien Reading Time: 3 min Did you journal during the pandemic? If so, you likely came through the past couple of years in better psychological health. Many coaches and therapists encourage journaling because it's so beneficial.... Read More...
A Neuroscience Based Technique to Boost Self-Esteem—that Works! | by Dr. Irena O'Brien Reading Time: 3 min One thing that clients often need help with when they come for coaching is boosting their self-esteem. A common way to try to achieve this is by repeating positive affirmations such as, "I am resilient... Read More...
The Neuroscience of Distraction Plus 2 Strategies to Find Focus | by Dr. Irena O'Brien Reading Time: 4 min As coaches, we're always looking for practical ways to help our clients create change. And every day neuroscientists learn more about how people break bad habits and achieve their most important... Read More...
WATCH: Free Neuroscience Training for Coaches From Expert Dr. Irena O'Brien! Reading Time: 2 min In this practical and jam-packed webinar you'll learn what the latest neuroscience tells us about creating long-lasting behavioral change, as well as some of the common misconceptions about how the brain works. Read More...