April 1, 2025

Tucked away in your brainstem is a tiny, bluish cluster of neurons with an outsized role in your daily life. It’s called the locus coeruleus—Latin for “blue spot”—and while it’s small, its influence spans everything from focus and alertness to sleep and stress. This unassuming region has become a focal point in neuroscience, and for

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March 19, 2025

Burnout isn’t simply feeling tired after a long week—it’s a much deeper condition that affects your brain and body on multiple levels. Let me explain what burnout is, why it happens, and how you can prevent it.What Is Burnout, Actually? The World Health Organization recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon with three distinct components:Exhaustion –

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March 6, 2025

Change is difficult, not because people fear it but because their emotional states influence how they approach it. In his book The Science of Change, Richard Boyatzis introduces two key emotional states that impact transformation: the Positive Emotional Attractor (PEA) and the Negative Emotional Attractor (NEA). As a coach, understanding these concepts can help guide clients

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February 13, 2025

This recent white paper I wrote that Irena has attached a link to in this blog post raises questions about the Sleep Disorder epidemic in America (and the world for that matter) and the significance of improving sleep quality, regularity and duration related to overall health and wellness choices. Research confirms that adults require 7-9

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January 31, 2025

We all know that healthy habits—like exercising regularly, eating nutritious foods, staying hydrated, and taking care of our teeth—are essential for long-term well-being. But making these behaviours stick can be challenging. You may have heard that it takes just 21 days to form a habit, but research shows the process is far more complex and

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November 29, 2024

Coaching can be transformed by understanding how to unlock the power of the brain. Neuroscience offers powerful insights to help coaches guide personal growth and organizational change. Here’s how tapping into brain science can make coaching more effective.The Power of Positive Emotional AttractorsWhen we focus on a client’s personal vision and ideal future, it activates

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