Neuroscience of Coaching
In each episode, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.
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From Avoidance to Action (Nina Cooke)
April 25, 2024 • 31 MIN
Nina Cooke joins Dr. Irena to dig into the roots of procrastination, exploring how emotional baggage and limiting beliefs shape our professional lives. With practical strategies and insights, Nina empowers listeners to overcome fear and embrace growth.
Presenting Teacher Tom’s Podcast (Lenore Skenazy)
April 18, 2024 • 33 MIN
Dr. Irena O’Brien introduces Teacher Tom’s Podcast, a new show on the Mirasee FM podcast network, hosted by “Teacher Tom” Hobson. In this bonus episode, Lenore Skenazy shares ways that parents may harm their children’s development and what to do instead.
Harnessing Self-Acceptance (Matthew Kimberley)
April 11, 2024 • 28 MIN
What connections in our brains forge our self-perception and sense of self-worth? Dr. Irena and Matthew Kimberley explore this while sharing insights and experiences with self-esteem challenges, from both their own journeys and coaching clients.
Presenting Consciousness Explored (Lion Goodman)
April 4, 2024 • 43 MIN
Dr. O’Brien introduces Consciousness Explored, another podcast on the Mirasee FM network, hosted by Melissa Deal. In this bonus episode, Lion Goodman recounts how decades of inner work and client work have informed his expertise in belief systems.
From Fear to Fortune (Jeanna Gabellini)
March 28, 2024 • 31 MIN
Jeanna Gabellini shares her perspective on why we shouldn't let reality stop us from saying yes to opportunity. She and Dr. O'Brien also explore how dopamine can help us achieve our goals and how journaling prompts can overcome limiting beliefs.
Navigating Problematic Emotions (Leisa Peterson)
March 14, 2024 • 27 MIN
Using money as a context, Dr. O’Brien and Leisa Peterson discuss problematic emotions, the activation of the amygdala, and how these can feed into self-sabotage. But good news: There are a couple of simple tools we can all use to navigate these feelings.
Leveraging the Predictive Brain (Lion Goodman)
February 27, 2024 • 29 MIN
The human brain is a predictive machine. Our minds evolved to forecast and anticipate what’s next to ensure our survival. Dr. Irena talks with Lion Goodman about how coaches can leverage “the predictive brain” to help clients achieve better outcomes.
Focusing Our Attention (Ari Iny)
February 23, 2024 • 24 MIN
Dr. Irena is joined by Ari Iny to dive into the challenge of focusing our attention. Following on the principles behind motivation in episode one, this episode explores the “attention network” in our minds — where the secret to focus lies.
Unlocking Motivation (Melinda Cohan)
February 23, 2024 • 25 MIN
Dr. Irena O’Brien welcomes Melinda Cohan for a surprising and deep conversation on the hidden science behind motivation. Whether motivating ourselves or our clients, understanding how to work with the brain instead of against it is the key to success.
Trailer: Neuroscience of Coaching
February 23, 2024 • 2 MIN
In this new podcast, host Dr. Irena O’Brien “un-complicates” neuroscience and shares strategies to help coaches work with their clients’ brains to create results that last.