Coaching, Neuroscience and Consciousness

Aug 11 2024 48 ep. 5.9k

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Join us for an in-depth look at topics in neuroscience, consciousness, coaching and human transformation. Our shows explore research on both consciousness and the brain, making powerful and fascinating links to how we change and transform our lives.

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Why Credentials Matter - Part Two

Aug 11 2024 36 mins

We just keep seeing more and more troubling references to coaching that we think need to be highlighted – and that make it even more important that professional coaches speak out! In this episode Ann and Ursula discuss some recent misinformation from a NY Times article, as well as looking at some influencers who seem to think ALL coaching is a con or a scam. Here is the short v

Credentials Matter

Jul 30 2024 41 mins

There have always been people in the coaching world who simply called themselves coaches with no training or legitimate credential, but as coaching becomes more widespread and well known, we're seeing more and more manipulative charlatans in our profession. Their impact ranges from ineffective support to outright abuse and damage. In this episode, Ann and Ursula discuss why educati

Exploring Challenges, Providing Hope - Neurodiversity with Elaine Taylor-Klaus

May 06 2024 56 mins

In this episode, Ann and Ursula explore the rich and fascinating world of neurodiversity with the lovely and lively Elaine Taylor Klaus. Looking at both the struggles and challenges but also proving hope, Elaine is an author and coach and expert on all things "neuro-spicy." A Wesleyan University graduate (Connecticut) and CORO Fellow (New York), her passion for community, coaching

Working with Relational Trauma in Coaching

Feb 26 2024 60 mins

Trauma is all around us, and more and more coaches are aware of the impact on their clients. At BEabove Leadership, we focus on the damaging impact of relational trauma, whether from families of origin, intimate partners, or workplace leaders/colleagues. In this episode, Ann and Ursula dig into the who, what and when of working with this sort of trauma in coaching. We'll look at q

Live Advice Show

Jan 30 2024 57 mins

Bring any and all questions about neuroscience, human effectiveness, and coaching and Ann and Ursula will attempt to answer and give advice as best they can! If you can’t attend live, please send your questions to [email protected]. Recording will be available in our archives after the show.

Less Effort, More Results: the Neuroscience of Effectiveness

Nov 11 2021 49 mins

Could it be that true effectiveness is more than simple efficiency or even meeting our goals? At BEabove Leadership, we think a lot about personal, group and organizationaleffectiveness, but what does this really mean? In this eopisode Ann and Ursula explore the neuroscience behind why "effectiveness" is critical to human well-being, and offer some time tested and research-based wa

What is Empathy, Really? Exploring the Human Empathy System

Oct 20 2021 59 mins

Empathy is deeply important to human beings and healthy relationships, but what is it, really? Join BEabove Leadership co-founders for a fascinating look at the many ways our brains and bodies connect with each other. From mirror neurons that help us feel what is happening in another person's experience to the benefits and challenges of cognitive empathy, this show will explore the

No, You Don't have a Reptilian Brain (Unless You're Actually a Reptile)

Jul 16 2020 61 mins

We are thrilled to have neuroscience expert Joseph Fridman for a lively discussion of how the "three layer" model of the brain is wrong, and why this matters. We'll look at why this myth continues to prevail in conversations about emotional intelligence and coaching, and how it limits human growth and awareness. We'll also discuss more accurate ways of discussing brain complexity a

Supporting the Middle School Brain

Jun 23 2020 44 mins

Riverside, California is lucky to have teacher, coach and neuroscience (and consciouness) fan Shay Sun. For the past few years, he has been teaching coaching skills and neuroscience concepts and tools to peer leaders, as well as using them in his own teaching. Join us for a fun, rich, dynamic interview with this amazing teacher and human. Shay will share with us some of his ideas f

Laughing Our Way Through

May 08 2020 45 mins

Laughter is indeed often the best medicine. In this episode, humor expert Jim-Bob Williams joins Ann and Ursula for an exploration of how humor can help us get through, well, anything, including a global pandemic. We'll look at the science behind why humor helps with stress and uncertainty, and probably tell a few jokes as well! About Jim-Bob Williams Talented. Handsome. Accompli