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Neuroscience of Coaching

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Neuroscience
Coaching
Emotional Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Self-Awareness
Journaling
Dopamine
Flow
Neuroplasticity
Analysis Paralysis
Stress Management
Goal Setting
Burnout
Money Management
Mental Health
Perfectionism
Cognitive Neuroscience
Mindset
Personal Development

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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Perimenopause and menopause can affect more than hormones. Dr. Irena O’Brien speaks with coach Luce Beaulieu about capacity, nervous system regulation, identity, brain fog, shame, leadership, and why old ways of pushing through may stop working.

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Why can self-advocacy feel wrong, even when a woman’s contribution is clear? In Part 2 of the Women’s Leadership Series, Dr. Irena O’Brien and Silvia Causo explore how visibility, praise, and claiming one’s work can register as risk in the nervous sy... more

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What if some of what looks like distraction, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, or low motivation is actually visual load? In this episode, Dr. Irena O’Brien and neurooptometrist Dr. Lisa Chow explore the difference between eyesight and vision, and why 20/... more

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Why do so many accomplished women still struggle to name and claim their achievements, even when their competence is clear?

In Part 1 of this 12-part Women’s Leadership series within Neuroscience of Coaching, Dr. Irena O’Brien and Silvia Causo explo... more

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Dr. Lisa Chow
Neurooptometrist; The Sight Doctor
Neurooptometry practice; Vision therapy expert
Episode: Vision Is a Brain Process: 20/20 Isn’t the Whole Story
Silvia Causo
Coach specializing in women in leadership, trauma, identity, and leadership
Independent coach
Episode: The Neuroscience of Women’s Leadership: Why Claiming Achievements Feels Risky
Anette Lan
Co-founder of Miru Pulse; founder of Ensō Mindset; author of Ensō, A Tree Still Grows
Ensō Mindset / Miru Pulse
Episode: The Science of Rhythm: A New Way to Think About Growth (Anette Lan)
Mitch Weisburgh
Educator, author, and speaker who developed MindShift
MindShifting / mindshiftingwithmitch.com
Episode: Rewriting Your Brain: How Scripts and Stories Shape Behavior (Mitch Weisburgh)
Victoria Rennoldson
Award-winning cultural intelligence and communication coach; founder of Culture Cuppa
Culture Cuppa
Episode: Cultural Intelligence and the Predictive Brain: What Coaches Need to Know (Victoria Rennoldson)
Jocelyn Hastie
Expert trained in the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method
The Cowgirl's Code
Episode: Coaching Beyond Words: How Equine Coaching Builds Regulation and Authentic Leadership (Jocelyn Hastie)
Dr. Eugene Choi
Teaches executive leaders how to achieve and sustain peak performance in high-stress environments.
Neurohacking School
Episode: Special Replay: The Role of Nervous System Regulation in Peak Performance (Eugene Choi)
Suze Kenney
A coach dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from addictions and mental health struggles.
Emergo Recovery and Emergo Academy
Episode: The Neuroscience of Addiction and Compassionate Recovery (Dave & Suze Kenney)
Dave Kenney
Ph.D. candidate focused on neuroscience and psychology with over 30 years in human development.
Emergo Recovery and Emergo Academy
Episode: The Neuroscience of Addiction and Compassionate Recovery (Dave & Suze Kenney)

Host

Dr Irena O'Brien
Cognitive neuroscientist and host focused on making neuroscience practical for coaches.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Great insights & learning

    Irena is a great podcast host and asked thoughtful, deep questions and added her insightful neuroscience perspective, I really enjoyed being a guest on her show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VictoriaRenn
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Warm and knowledgeable

    Irena knows her stuff, which makes got in depth discussions that get to the heart of why people aren’t happy or productive, and then into practical changes they can make.

    I found the combination of empathetic encouragement and tough questions brings out the best in her guests and results in science-based tool and suggestions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mweisburgh
    United States4 months ago
  • Transformational!

    Listening to Irena here, then taking her program, changed me and my coaching impact. Working with the brain natural processes, and not against it, is being transformational to my clients and my business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajumaced
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • So inspirational and a wealth of knowledge

    Dr Irena O’Brien has such amazing insight and a wealth of knowledge in Neuroscience and makes such a complex area so easy to understand. I highly recommend listening to her podcast !!

    Dr Nat Green

    Host, Growing Tall Poppies Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Nat Green
    Australiaa year ago
  • Talk about inspiring and empowering!!

    Loving this content as a psych NP. This kind of motivation is so needed in these times. Thank you and keep up the good work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caita84
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows deep expertise and practical neuroscience in coaching.
Listeners appreciate accessible explanations of complex science and actionable tools.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from coaching, education, and mental health.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Neuroscience of Women’s Leadership: Why Claiming Achievements Feels Risky
Q: What can coaches do to support women in becoming more visible without triggering defensiveness or judgment?
Coaches should create a safe, non-judgmental environment, treat reluctance as regulation rather than resistance, validate the patterns as learned from past experiences, and follow the client's nervous system to gradually increase safe exposure and self-awareness.
The Neuroscience of Women’s Leadership: Why Claiming Achievements Feels Risky
Q: Why can visibility still feel risky even when a woman has already earned her place?
Because the nervous system expects visibility to be dangerous due to past conditioning, social feedback, and childhood experiences, so the brain rewrites risk assessments to protect the person, making it hard to claim achievements despite competence.
The Science of Rhythm: A New Way to Think About Growth (Anette Lan)
Q: What role does emotional tone and regulation play in shaping trust within teams?
Anette notes that trust emerges from self-awareness and emotional intelligence, including naming emotions as they arise, processing them, and transforming them into constructive actions within the team.
The Science of Rhythm: A New Way to Think About Growth (Anette Lan)
Q: To start us off, how do you define leadership as a practice rather than a set of skills?
Anette explains that leadership is rooted in internal embodiment and cycles of energy, emphasizing presence, intentionality, and values over external frameworks—it's about how you show up every day rather than what titles you hold.
Cultural Intelligence and the Predictive Brain: What Coaches Need to Know (Victoria Rennoldson)
Q: What role does self-awareness play in developing cultural intelligence?
Self-awareness is the starting point for cultural intelligence, as understanding what drives you to engage with others from different cultures is essential.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neuroscience of Coaching

What is Neuroscience of Coaching about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on applying neuroscience to coaching and leadership, translating brain science into practical tools for coaches. Conversations pair Dr. Irena O'Brien with guests ranging from neuroscientists to seasoned coaches, focusing on how neurobiology, emotion regulation, and behavior change translate into real-world coaching outcomes. Topics frequently cover leadership presence, cognitive scripts, team dynamics, nervous-system regulation, and strategies to foster sustainable performance. Notable strengths include a clear, accessible explanation of complex science and a practical toolkit for listeners to implement immediately in client work or team settings. The format often blends personal storytelling with evidence-based techniques,... more

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2. Silvia Causo
3. Anette Lan
4. Mitch Weisburgh
5. Victoria Rennoldson
6. Jocelyn Hastie
7. Dr. Eugene Choi
8. Suze Kenney

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