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Neuroscience of Coaching

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Neuroscience
Coaching
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Entrepreneurship
Self-Awareness
Neuroplasticity
Journaling
Dopamine
Flow
Analysis Paralysis
Goal Setting
Stress Management
Nervous System
Burnout
Mental Health
Money Management
Cognitive Neuroscience
Perfectionism
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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Show producer Andrew Chapman interviews Dr. Irena O’Brien about her mission in neuroscience. They explore how the predictive brain, emotional contagion, and mind-body connection influence behavior, energy, and change—and how coaches can use these ins... more

Can lasting transformation happen in a single conversation? Dr. O’Brien and Josh Hornick explore the neuroscience behind instant change, memory reconsolidation, shifts in perspective, and why some breakthroughs last while others fade – giving coaches... more

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Claire Hayek joins Dr. Irena O'Brien to explore how LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® helps individuals and teams think differently. They discuss embodied cognition, metaphor, psychological safety, and why building with your hands can unlock deeper insight, creati... more

Jane Hogan joins Dr. Irena O'Brien to explore how chronic pain is shaped by the nervous system, predictive processing, and neuroplasticity. Together they discuss why pain is always real, how the brain learns danger, and how repeated experiences of sa... more

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Joshua Hornick
Professional certified coach; founder of the Hornick School of Coaching
Hornick School of Coaching
Episode: Can Coaching Create Instant Change? (Josh Hornick)
Claire Hayek
Leader in LEGO Serious Play coaching for executives and teams
MSP Teambuilding / ClaireHayek.com
Episode: Using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to Unlock New Perspectives (Claire Hayek)
Jane Hogan
The Wellness Engineer; functional medicine certified health coach, certified yoga teacher, author, host of The Wellness by Design podcast
The Wellness Engineer
Episode: The Hidden Brain Patterns Behind Chronic Pain (Jane Hogan)
Luce Beaulieu
Founder of Emergences; coach, facilitator, and social transformation specialist focusing on perimenopause and menopause
Emergences
Episode: Menopause Is Not Decline: A Nervous-System Lens for Coaches (Luce Beaulieu)
Silvia Causo
Coach focusing on trauma, identity, and leadership
Episode: The Neuroscience of Women’s Leadership: Why Self-Advocacy Can Feel Wrong
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
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)

Host

Dr. Irena O'Brien
Host who introduces topics and guests; provides neuroscience-informed coaching framework.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Best Podcast on Neuroscience

    Every episode Dr Irena posts is interesting relevant and well designed. She is an exceptional host and demonstrates tremendous knowledge mixed with vulnerability that makes this podcast so approachable and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RVespa
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom6 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 States6 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 Kingdoma year 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

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Listeners praise the host's clarity and depth, noting how neuroscience is made accessible.
Guests are described as thoughtful and the discussions practically useful for coaching.
The content is seen as transformational for coaches applying brain-based methods.
The show is perceived as bridging theory and real-world coaching effectively.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#71
Denmark/Science
Apple Podcasts
#180
Poland/Science
Apple Podcasts
#210
South Africa/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to Unlock New Perspectives (Claire Hayek)
Q: How does LEGO Serious Play change the way leaders communicate and relate to one another?
It shifts communication from verbal to visual and embodied, lowers self-censorship, and helps people see each other through the builds, enhancing psychological safety and collaboration.
Using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to Unlock New Perspectives (Claire Hayek)
Q: What are the basic steps of a LEGO Serious Play workshop for a typical team?
Start with individual builds to reduce stress and let personal ideas emerge, then move to a group/build phase where teams align on a landscape build to connect insights into a shared solution.
Using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to Unlock New Perspectives (Claire Hayek)
Q: So when you introduce LEGO Serious Play to a team, what's their immediate reaction?
They typically react with excitement and curiosity, often with eyes lighting up and high engagement as they anticipate the hands-on experience and the brain science behind it.
Menopause Is Not Decline: A Nervous-System Lens for Coaches (Luce Beaulieu)
Q: Most people still think of menopause as symptoms or decline. What do you think that framing misses?
That framing misses the fact that the biology is intertwined with identity and capacity; while hormone changes are real, the brain and nervous system adapt, and a shift in leadership and energy can reflect a broader transformation rather than a decline.
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.

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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?

Experts and practitioners across coaching, neuroscience, leadership, and wellbeing join for practical, neuroscience-backed coaching insights. Episodes typically explore how brain and nervous-system processes shape behaviors, leadership, and performance, then translate concepts into hands-on tools such as breathwork, somatic practices, and cognitive reframes. A standout pattern is pairing rigorous science with real-world coaching applications, with recurring topics including nervous-system regulation, trauma-informed approaches, leadership development, and innovative coaching modalities like equine coaching or visualization. Listeners are likely drawn to evidence-based strategies that can be directly implemented in client work, team developm... more

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8. Mitch Weisburgh

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