BrainTools
216 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -Make Brain Science practical, simple and useful with easy-to-use and understand tools & practices. Welcome to BrainTools.
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How do you help your brain bounce back from COVID-19 restrictions? | BrainTools #37
November 01, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 33.3 MBCOVID-19 feels like it's been around for an eternity. The social isolation, financial hardship, lack of novelty and reactance have all been present. This - and many more factors within our immediate environment - have changed our brains. The world is transitioning to a "new normal", so the question becomes: how do we best support our brains with this transition? In this episode of BrainTools, you'll leave with 4 practical strategies and protocols to ease your brain out of restrictions. No ...
The Spotlight Effect & Cognitive Friction | Brainbites #69
October 29, 2021 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we help you get the latest BrainTools episode as soon as it drops. Where can you find Sam and Kirun? Instagram: @braintoolspodcast TikTok: @braintools Website: www.braintools.com.au
The Spotlight Effect & Cognitive Friction | Brainbites #12
October 29, 2021 20:02 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we help you get the latest BrainTools episode as soon as it drops. Where can you find Sam and Kirun? Instagram: @braintoolspodcast TikTok: @braintools Website: www.braintools.com.au
The Sh*t They Never Taught You with Adam Ashton & Adam Jones | BrainTools #36
October 27, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBBrainTools for motivation, productivity and living a good life in this guest episode with Adam Ashton & Adam Jones from the What You Will Learn Podcast. Adam Jones and Adam Ashton are the brains behind the What You Will Learn Podcast, where they dissect and reveal insights from the most useful books in the world, which has amassed over 4 million downloads. They just released their book The Sh*t They Never Taught You which incorporates lessons from over 100 of these books, which we’re so e...
Guest Episode: The Sh*t They Never Taught You with Adam Ashton & Adam Jones | BrainTools #68
October 27, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 40.6 MBBrainTools for motivation, productivity and living a good life in this guest episode with Adam Ashton & Adam Jones from the What You Will Learn Podcast. Adam Jones and Adam Ashton are the brains behind the What You Will Learn Podcast, where they dissect and reveal insights from the most useful books in the world, which has amassed over 4 million downloads. They just released their book The Sh*t They Never Taught You which incorporates lessons from over 100 of these books, which we’re so e...
Blue stories & the Cashless effect | BrainTools #67
October 06, 2021 11:08 - 16 minutes - 22 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use.
Blue stories & the Cashless effect | Brainbites #11
October 06, 2021 11:08 - 16 minutes - 22 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use.
NeuroAthletics with Louisa Nicola | BrainTools #35
September 16, 2021 09:44 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 35 of BrainTools is a guest interview with Louisa Nicola. Louisa was a world class athlete competing in Triathlon World Championships before becoming a clinical Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist. She founded NeuroAthletics, and now consults athletes on how to optimise their performance through neuroscience. This episode was packed with practical tools, strategies and protocols for sports performance that Louisa uses in her work with some of the worlds top athletes. Where to ...
Guest Episode: NeuroAthletics with Louisa Nicola | BrainTools #66
September 16, 2021 09:44 - 37 minutes - 35.4 MBEpisode 66 of BrainTools is a guest interview with Louisa Nicola. Louisa was a world class athlete competing in Triathlon World Championships before becoming a clinical Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist. She founded NeuroAthletics, and now consults athletes on how to optimise their performance through neuroscience. This episode was packed with practical tools, strategies and protocols for sports performance that Louisa uses in her work with some of the worlds top athletes. Where to ...
Get better at empathy with brain science | BrainTools #65
September 12, 2021 04:58 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MBWe're always told to be more empathetic, but never told how. This episode dives into empathy in the brain, how it works and what makes us empathetic plus you'll learn 4 BrainTools to get better at empathy. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on Linkedin or Instagram. You can also find us at www.braintools.com.au
Get better at empathy with brain science | BrainTools #34
September 12, 2021 04:58 - 37 minutes - 35.6 MBWe're always told to be more empathetic, but never told how. This episode dives into empathy in the brain, how it works and what makes us empathetic plus you'll learn 4 BrainTools to get better at empathy. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on Linkedin or Instagram. You can also find us at www.braintools.com.au
Parkinson‘s Law & Mental warm-ups | BrainBites #10
September 08, 2021 12:07 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Parkinson‘s Law & Mental warm-ups | BrainTools #64
September 08, 2021 12:07 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Social bandwagon & stories not stats | BrainBites #9
August 30, 2021 22:19 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Social bandwagon & stories not stats | BrainTools #63
August 30, 2021 22:19 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Become funnier with BrainTools | BrainTools #62
August 27, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBHave you ever wondered what makes funny people...funny? Look no further. In this episode you will learn about humour & laughter, how it manifests through your brain and as always, receive 4 BrainTools to build your sense of humour. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on Linkedin or Instagram. You can also find us at www.braintools.com.au
Become funnier with BrainTools | BrainTools #33
August 27, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBHave you ever wondered what makes funny people...funny? Look no further. In this episode you will learn about humour & laughter, how it manifests through your brain and as always, receive 4 BrainTools to build your sense of humour. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on Linkedin or Instagram. You can also find us at www.braintools.com.au
Become funnier with BrainTools | BrainTools
August 27, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBLearn about humour & laughter in your brain and get 4 BrainTools to build your sense of humour and become funnier. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Cheers, Kirun & Sam from BrainTools
Guest Episode: Overcoming social anxiety with Mark Metry | BrainTools #61
July 27, 2021 10:54 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MBEpisode 61 of BrainTools is a guest interview with Mark Metry. He is the author of "Screw Being Shy", top 100 podcast host of Humans 2.0 and TEDx speaker who's work on shyness and social anxiety is broadcasted to millions across the globe. This episode was packed with practical ways of thinking about social anxiety, tools and strategies Mark used to overcome his shyness and some great analogies about social anxiety and the brain. Where to find more of Mark's Work: markmetry.substack.com...
Overcoming social anxiety with Mark Metry | BrainTools #32 (Guest Episode)
July 27, 2021 10:54 - 55 minutes - 52.6 MBEpisode 32 of BrainTools is a guest interview with Mark Metry. He is the author of "Screw Being Shy", top 100 podcast host of Humans 2.0 and TEDx speaker who's work on shyness and social anxiety is broadcasted to millions across the globe. This episode was packed with practical ways of thinking about social anxiety, tools and strategies Mark used to overcome his shyness and some great analogies about social anxiety and the brain. Where to find more of Mark's Work: markmetry.substack.com...
Super Mario Effect & Rest-learning | BrainTools #60
July 22, 2021 22:39 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Super Mario Effect & Rest-learning | BrainBites #8
July 22, 2021 22:39 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Mindful Productivity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff (NessLabs) | BrainTools #31 (Guest Episode)
July 20, 2021 06:13 - 45 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode 31 of BrainTools is a guest interview with someone we really admire, Anne-Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs, the mindful productivity school. She’s an ex-Googler who went on to an MSc of Applied Neuroscience at King's College. And now, she’s the founder of Ness Labs - an online mindful productivity community teaching at the intersection of neuroscience and entrepreneurship. Her work has been featured in WIRED, Forbes, Rolling Stone, and more. This episode was packed with frameworks, too...
Guest Episode: Mindful Productivity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff from NessLabs | BrainTools #59
July 20, 2021 06:13 - 45 minutes - 39.5 MBEpisode 59 of BrainTools is a guest interview with someone we really admire, Anne-Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs, the mindful productivity school. She’s an ex-Googler who went on to an MSc of Applied Neuroscience at King's College. And now, she’s the founder of Ness Labs - an online mindful productivity community teaching at the intersection of neuroscience and entrepreneurship. Her work has been featured in WIRED, Forbes, Rolling Stone, and more. This episode was packed with frameworks, too...
4 BrainTools for more confidence | BrainTools (shortcuts)
July 13, 2021 04:56 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 25 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Confidence, cut from our longer full episode.
4 BrainTools for more confidence | BrainTools #58
July 13, 2021 04:56 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 25 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Confidence, cut from our longer full episode.
Build confidence with brain science | BrainTools #57
July 09, 2021 01:59 - 42 minutes - 38.3 MBLearn about confidence in your brain and get BrainTools to build your confidence and calm your nerves. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainTools
Build confidence with brain science | BrainTools #30
July 09, 2021 01:59 - 42 minutes - 38.3 MBLearn about confidence in your brain and get BrainTools to build your confidence and calm your nerves. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainTools
Rose Retrospection & Getting Attention | BrainBites #7
July 06, 2021 14:27 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Rose Retrospection & Getting Attention | BrainTools #56
July 06, 2021 14:27 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Feynman Technique & Context-dependent learning | BrainTools #55
June 29, 2021 12:30 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Feynman Technique & Context-dependent learning | BrainBites #6
June 29, 2021 12:30 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Guest Episode: Build Your Memory Toolkit with Tansel Ali | BrainTools #54
June 22, 2021 09:44 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MBTansel is a 4-time Australian Memory Sports Champion most famously known for memorising two Yellow Pages phone books in only 24 days, which still blows my mind. He represented Australia at the World Memory Championships in Malaysia and London, and national competitions in Singapore and Japan breaking several memory records for Australia along the way. He’s also written three international bestselling books, “The Yellow Elephant”, “How To Learn Almost Anything In 48 Hours”, and "The 4 Most Po...
Build Your Memory Toolkit with Tansel Ali | BrainTools #29 (Guest Episode)
June 22, 2021 09:44 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MBTansel is a 4-time Australian Memory Sports Champion most famously known for memorising two Yellow Pages phone books in only 24 days, which still blows my mind. He represented Australia at the World Memory Championships in Malaysia and London, and national competitions in Singapore and Japan breaking several memory records for Australia along the way. He’s also written three international bestselling books, “The Yellow Elephant”, “How To Learn Almost Anything In 48 Hours”, and "The 4 Most Po...
Second-order thinking & Brain-based Vulnerability | BrainTools #53
June 18, 2021 00:19 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Second-order thinking & Brain-based Vulnerability | BrainBites #5
June 18, 2021 00:19 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Infinite motivation & Inverted thinking | BrainBites #4
June 14, 2021 05:18 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Infinite motivation & Inverted thinking | BrainTools #52
June 14, 2021 05:18 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
4 BrainTools for leadership at work | BrainTools #51
June 10, 2021 22:21 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 25 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Leadership, cut from our longer full episode.
4 BrainTools for leadership at work | BrainTools (shortcuts)
June 10, 2021 22:21 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 25 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Leadership, cut from our longer full episode.
Brains at Work: Leadership | BrainTools #50
June 09, 2021 09:50 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBLearn to lead better by understanding leadership on the brain. We cover why teams need brain safety, limbic friction, the Teacher/Coach model, the best way to give feedback, Google's 10 attributes of great leaders, plus you get 4 practical BrainTools to improve your leadership.
Brains at Work: Leadership | BrainTools #28
June 09, 2021 09:50 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBLearn to lead better by understanding leadership on the brain. We cover why teams need brain safety, limbic friction, the Teacher/Coach model, the best way to give feedback, Google's 10 attributes of great leaders, plus you get 4 practical BrainTools to improve your leadership.
4 BrainTools for Teamwork at work | BrainTools (shortcuts)
June 04, 2021 02:42 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Teamwork, cut from our longer full episode.
4 BrainTools for Teamwork at work | BrainTools #49
June 04, 2021 02:42 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Teamwork, cut from our longer full episode.
Brains at Work: Improving Teamwork | BrainTools #48
June 03, 2021 02:35 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBLearn the brain fundamentals of great teams. We cover neural synchronisation and team performance, Sociometrics, user manuals, how Google’s Aristotle Study applies to team brains and give you 4 practical BrainTools to improve your teams effectiveness at work (or how you work with your team).
Brains at Work: Improving Teamwork | BrainTools #27
June 03, 2021 02:35 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBLearn the brain fundamentals of great teams. We cover neural synchronisation and team performance, Sociometrics, user manuals, how Google’s Aristotle Study applies to team brains and give you 4 practical BrainTools to improve your teams effectiveness at work (or how you work with your team).
Regret minimisation & Brain behaviour-gaps | BrainBites #3
June 01, 2021 06:14 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
Regret minimisation & Brain behaviour-gaps | BrainTools #47
June 01, 2021 06:14 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBA bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
4 BrainTools for Trust at work | BrainTools (shortcuts)
May 28, 2021 02:45 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-25 minute snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Trust, cut from our longer full episode.
4 BrainTools for Trust at work | BrainTools #46
May 28, 2021 02:45 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBThis is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20-25 minute snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Trust, cut from our longer full episode.