Accessible Brain Concepts for Work Culture
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As Simple as ABC
I get it. A lot of people are put off by the idea of science. Often, it goes right back to a bad experience with the way science was communicated in school.
But seriously guys, this is not a reason to deny ourselves a toolbox that equips us to think more clearly, be more effective, and manage our emotions and stress!
I get a lot of feedback that goes like this;
"I didn't know if I was going to understand what you were talking about, but you've really helped me to understand my brain, and it didn't feel at all confusing or complicated"
or
"Wow... when you were talking about the brain, suddenly, I could see how it related to my partner and my colleagues"
This is the thing. If you're working with a low-resolution, grainy understanding of your brain, then you're going to be making low-level decisions, and you are not going to be accessing the clarity, creativity, and innovative thinking that your brain is capable of.
So, what if it really was as simple as ABC?
Would you still want to neglect the single most influential aspect of your existence?
Let me help you with your ABCs:
Accessible Brain Concepts
The starting blocks for a new relationship with your brain.
You wouldn't try to put up shelves in a dark room....
But that's exactly what most of us try to do with our personal development.
Imagine you've got a lot of stuff you need to organise. You realise that putting up some shelves will give you the best chance of finding it, and getting the most out of all this stuff. So you go to the hardware store, and get all the materials you need to build your shelves.
Then you try to put them up without turning on the light.
When we understand how our brain works, it's as though we turn on that light.
Applied neuroscience is a mechanism to give us those tools and the understanding we need to create lasting, structural change... and avoid hitting our metaphorical thumb with a hammer while doing so.
So, whatever you're trying to change, whatever you're trying to organise or develop in your team or organisation... Let's talk about how using some bite size brain science can light the way.
Let's
Collaborate!
The NeuroCreative Process is designed to support your people and culture development, with effective applied neuroscience tools and education.
How it Works
Scope
We discuss, in detail, the issues and challenges facing your team, exploring the archaeology and the architecture involved in supporting lasting change
Select
Select the most relevant workshops for your team, and I will customise them, based on our conversations about the specifics of your organisation
Schedule
Typically, we select one theme per quarter to work on over a 12 month period, and these build into a cohesive, interlocking suite of tools and information to support change and development.
Support
Both you and your team will have access to support throughout this process, including 1-1 check-ins for you, and a dedicated platform and resources & peer-based learning for your workshop participants.
Choose workshop topics that meet your needs, and set a pace that suits your team.
All workshops are applied neuroscience based, and deliver tools and skill building in the following areas.
Interpersonal & Team Communication
Effective communication requires self-awareness and empathy, as well as structure and clarity. Understanding what happens as we prepare to communicate, or engage with a situation, changes the options and available outcomes of our actions, reactions, and interactions.
Good mental fitness is vital to quality of life, and productivity. Wellbeing can be improved with simple brain care tools & information. It's hard to care for something you don't understand - & for many of us, our brain is in that category! Our body, brain and wider environment all play a part in what life feels like.
Building A Wellness Ecosystem
Creative Thinking, Clarity and Decision Making
Our world is volatile and fast changing. Being able to think creatively and adapt our strategies is an essential skillset. A basic understanding of how the brain operates, what factors are at play, and how we can adjust those for optimum performance is incredibly helpful.
Despite massive changes in recent years regarding how we approach our emotions, there is still a legacy and a lag in terms of how we deal with this in the workplace. Emotional granularity and awareness is critical to workplace effectiveness and stability
Managing and Regulating Emotion in the Workplace
Values Driven Teams
Shared values can create an incredible team. What happens when values are not so obvious? What happens when what we value and what we say we value are different? Understanding the brain mechanisms that drive and influence our buy-in can increase team effectiveness, alignment, and co-operation.
Knowing the ingredients in a client relationship allows us to consciously choose the most effective statesfor collaboration & co-creation. The component of the relationship move harmoniously when we have a level of understanding that comes from knowing some brain basics.
Effective Client Relationships
Feedback and Difficult Conversations
Few people like difficult conversations, and in some cases, feedback has the connotations of a difficult conversation. Stress and anxiety are common on both sides.. Key brain-friendly communication concepts and stress-management tools can help us to prepare for these conversations - & to see them differently.
Our brain has two hemispheres, and they see the world differently. Both of these ways of thinking are important, and we all have access to both styles. However, knowing how to draw on each type of thinking when it counts is a skill - a skill that can be learned with some basic brain awareness.
Integrated Thinking
Understanding and Enhancing Learning Potential
Learning, change, adaptability - our brain has the ability to do this right throughout our lives. Knowing what we can do to support this, and what it takes to optimise our success is a valuable toolkit, both in terms of practical skills, habits, and personal growth.
Many of us feel that our inner monologue is acting against us - what is commonly called 'impostor syndrome'. Understanding the brain's biases and protective mechanisms releases the hold these thoughts have, unlocking potential and personal efficacy in a reliable and sustainable way.
Building Confidence
Working with Uncertainty
We have a strong desire to control against vulnerability, and this is nowhere more evident than in the face of uncertainty. We live and work in uncertain times, and understanding our inner workings helps to alleviate the stress caused by uncertainty, and unleashes innovative thinking.
Whether it's in management, collaboration, communication, or inclusion, empathy is a cognitive skill that can reduce friction, enhance psychological safety, and enhance both culture and creativity. Understanding the role of empathy is vital for any organisation that values a healthy culture.
Leveraging Empathy
How it Works
Explore
We discuss, in details, the issues and challenges facing your team, exploring the archaeology and the architecture involved in supporting lasting change
Select
Select the most relevant workshops for your team, and I will customise them, based on our conversations about the specifics of your organisation
Schedule
Typically, we select one theme per quarter to work on over a 12 month period, and these build into a cohesive, interlocking suite of tools and information to support change and development.
Support
Both you and your team will have extensive support throughout this process, including 1-1 check-ins for you, and a dedicated platform and resources for your workshop participants.
Choose workshop topics that meet your needs, and set a pace that suits your team.
All workshops are applied neuroscience based, and deliver tools and skill building in the following areas.
Interpersonal & Team Communication
Effective communication requires self-awareness and empathy, as well as structure and clarity. Understanding what happens as we prepare to communicate, or engage with a situation, changes the options and available outcomes of our actions, reactions, and interactions.
Building A Wellness Ecosystem
Good mental fitness is vital to quality of life, and productivity. Wellbeing can be improved with simple brain care tools & information. It's hard to care for something you don't understand - & for many of us, our brain is in that category! Our body, brain and wider environment all play a part in what life feels like.
Leveraging Empathy
Whether it's in management, collaboration, communication, or inclusion, empathy is a cognitive skill that can reduce friction, enhance psychological safety, and enhance both culture and creativity. Understanding the role of empathy is vital for any organisation that values a healthy culture.
Working with Uncertainty
We have a strong desire to control against vulnerability, and this is nowhere more evident than in the face of uncertainty. We live and work in uncertain times, and understanding our inner workings helps to alleviate the stress caused by uncertainty, and unleashes innovative thinking.
Managing and Regulating Emotion in the Workplace
Despite massive changes in recent years regarding how we approach our emotions, there is still a legacy and a lag in terms of how we deal with this in the workplace. Emotional granularity and awareness is critical to workplace effectiveness and stability
Values Driven Teams
Shared values can create an incredible team. What happens when values are not so obvious? What happens when what we value and what we say we value are different? Understanding the brain mechanisms that drive and influence our buy-in can increase team effectiveness, alignment, and co-operation.
Understanding and Enhancing Learning Potential
Learning, change, adaptability - our brain has the ability to do this right throughout our lives. Knowing what we can do to support this, and what it takes to optimise our success is a valuable toolkit, both in terms of practical skills, habits, and personal growth.
Integrated Thinking
Our brain has two hemispheres, and they see the world differently. Both of these ways of thinking are important, and we all have access to both styles. However, knowing how to draw on each type of thinking when it counts is a skill - a skill that can be learned with some basic brain awareness.
Effective Client Relationships
Knowing the ingredients in a client relationship allows us to consciously choose the most effective statesfor collaboration & co-creation. The component of the relationship move harmoniously when we have a level of understanding that comes from knowing some brain basics.
Feedback and Difficult Conversations
Few people like difficult conversations, and in some cases, feedback has the connotations of a difficult conversation. Stress and anxiety are common on both sides.. Key brain-friendly communication concepts and stress-management tools can help us to prepare for these conversations - & to see them differently.
Building Confidence
Many of us feel that our inner monologue is acting against us - what is commonly called 'impostor syndrome'. Understanding the brain's biases and protective mechanisms releases the hold these thoughts have, unlocking potential and personal efficacy in a reliable and sustainable way.
Creative Thinking, Clarity & Decision Making
Our world is volatile and fast changing. Being able to think creatively and adapt our strategies is an essential skillset. A basic understanding of how the brain operates, what factors are at play, and how we can adjust those for optimum performance is incredibly helpful.
Feedback from Workshop Participants
Deirdre, beautifully done. Informational, insightful, useful, poignant.. you get the picture. Wonderful session.
Thank you. This explains so much. Very helpful!
Liked the interaction with the audience, the time flew by.
Interesting topic It was well presented and structured. Well done Deirdre!
I can see this very clearly in my own life and my loved ones, thank you
It was very well done, thank you! The whole session was very informative and enjoyable.
Deidre has a very nice easy going style and at the same time having clarity about what she wants to convey. A.C.E. is a tool I intend to use today in a session. Thank you and I'm looking forward to learning more.
It was amazing ! Thank you so much for your support!
Enjoyed it - not seen this topic before, it was good to bring awareness and context to something that it right in front of our eyes
Great start to this year's showcase! Very thought provoking and useful. Thank you! Nicely done
Good session, interesting topic! A nice way to spend an hour, thanks!
Wasn’t sure what to expect but I’m glad I showed up :)
Deidre is a brilliant presenter, thanks for having her come in!
Thanks a lot! I can see this in one of my clients I am currently working with.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Time well spent this morning, thank you!
It was well structured and presented. She’s a skilled presenter Good topic for the Summit, thanks!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us Deirdre!
Thank you Great insights relevant to some of my coaching clients, thank you!
Fab session, thank you so much Deirdre. Lot’s to unpack, looking forward to watching the replay
I am so glad I came to your workshop, I leant more about neuroscience and neuroplasticity as well as more about how my brain works. So big thank you!
Client Feedback
"I have worked with Deirdre for over 6 months by now, and the breakthroughs have been massive, I started the journey from a place of awareness which helps, but all that happened during the sessions was mind-blowing. The Knowledge, the tact, Deirdre's sweet smile, it all made my experience top level, the value I received is immeasurable."
P Smit
Founder, PHI
"I spent a fruitful hour or two with Deirdre, exploring my need for, but fear of, change. Deirdre's ability to explain some of my psychological processes and reactions in terms of hard science made them easier to come to terms with, and therefore address. This is not 'girly talking about your problems' but proper grown-up problem solving for intelligent achievers, facilitated by an intelligent achiever! Highly recommended."
K Gormley
Senior Comms Exec
Deirdre is very professional, knowledgable, and a great resource for all things neuroscience/mindset. I'm so impressed by her ability to connect with others of diverse backgrounds, and her ability to teach a complex subject in a digestible way. She spoke at my company's 1st annual virtual summit (her workshop was a hit; members are even still talking about it today).
L Johnson
Founder, Wealth & Wellness Network
"She presented a compelling argument for the integration of concepts from the neurosciences into the field of communication for the benefit of future professionals and leaders. Deirdre captured her audience with new perspectives on creativity, public relations, content creation and well-being."
Prof. M Plugarasu
Florida Int. University
"Deirdre is a rare and exceptionally gifted coach, that I have had had the absolute pleasure of being coached by. Her vast knowledge and experience in both coaching and neuroscience give an extra dimension and insight to our sessions."
A Butters
Coach
I had such a profound takeaway from it that it completely changed my perspective on what I was doing. I feel inspired, creative, and motivated! I’ve shared this experience with others and they too got a profound “ah-ha” moment from it too! Thank you so much!!!
R Cavaliere
Entrepreneur
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