Coaching, Neuroscience and Consciousness
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★ - 2 ratingsJoin us for an in-depth look at topics in neuroscience, consciousness, coaching and human transformation. Our shows explore research on both consciousness and the brain, making powerful and fascinating links to how we change and transform our lives.
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Working with Relational Trauma in Coaching
February 26, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBTrauma is all around us, and more and more coaches are aware of the impact on their clients. At BEabove Leadership, we focus on the damaging impact of relational trauma, whether from families of origin, intimate partners, or workplace leaders/colleagues. In this episode, Ann and Ursula dig into the who, what and when of working with this sort of trauma in coaching. We'll look at questions including what is appropriate and what isn't? How do we stay in the coaching lane when trauma comes into...
Live Advice Show
January 30, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes - 26 MBBring any and all questions about neuroscience, human effectiveness, and coaching and Ann and Ursula will attempt to answer and give advice as best they can! If you can’t attend live, please send your questions to [email protected]. Recording will be available in our archives after the show.
Less Effort, More Results: the Neuroscience of Effectiveness
November 11, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes - 22.3 MBCould it be that true effectiveness is more than simple efficiency or even meeting our goals? At BEabove Leadership, we think a lot about personal, group and organizationaleffectiveness, but what does this really mean? In this eopisode Ann and Ursula explore the neuroscience behind why "effectiveness" is critical to human well-being, and offer some time tested and research-based ways to achieve it.
What is Empathy, Really? Exploring the Human Empathy System
October 20, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 26.6 MBEmpathy is deeply important to human beings and healthy relationships, but what is it, really? Join BEabove Leadership co-founders for a fascinating look at the many ways our brains and bodies connect with each other. From mirror neurons that help us feel what is happening in another person's experience to the benefits and challenges of cognitive empathy, this show will explore the rich complexity of our interrelated empathetic connections.
No, You Don't have a Reptilian Brain (Unless You're Actually a Reptile)
July 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe are thrilled to have neuroscience expert Joseph Fridman for a lively discussion of how the "three layer" model of the brain is wrong, and why this matters. We'll look at why this myth continues to prevail in conversations about emotional intelligence and coaching, and how it limits human growth and awareness. We'll also discuss more accurate ways of discussing brain complexity as it relates to our emotional life. Joseph is a researcher and science communicator at the Interdisciplinary Af...
Supporting the Middle School Brain
June 23, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 39.6 MBRiverside, California is lucky to have teacher, coach and neuroscience (and consciouness) fan Shay Sun. For the past few years, he has been teaching coaching skills and neuroscience concepts and tools to peer leaders, as well as using them in his own teaching. Join us for a fun, rich, dynamic interview with this amazing teacher and human. Shay will share with us some of his ideas for what young people need, and how we can support them based on the brain and consciousness.
Laughing Our Way Through
May 08, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 40.5 MBLaughter is indeed often the best medicine. In this episode, humor expert Jim-Bob Williams joins Ann and Ursula for an exploration of how humor can help us get through, well, anything, including a global pandemic. We'll look at the science behind why humor helps with stress and uncertainty, and probably tell a few jokes as well! About Jim-Bob Williams Talented. Handsome. Accomplished. Jim-Bob Williams knows a lot of people like that. Jim-Bob practiced the principles of therapeutic humor...
Generational Brains and Their Response to Crisis
April 14, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 53.5 MBOur brains are shaped by our culture, experience, and even what we have inherited. In this session, Ann and Ursula are joined by generational expert Lindsay Boccardo for a fascinating look at how different generations tend to respond to crisis -- and what their brains may have to do with it.
The Energy Drain of Coaching
March 03, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 45.6 MBCoaches tend to score high in what is called "felt empathy," that is, processing other people's emotions and challenges through our own brains and bodies. This is an amazing skill in terms of deep understanding, insight, and compassion -- all critical aspects of our profession. But it can also lead to the coaching version of compassion fatigue, where a client's issues feel energetically draining and even overwhelming, and/or are difficult to let go of between sessions. In this session, Ann an...
Welcome to 2020: What Are You Predicting?
January 08, 2020 20:00 - 52 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this lively conversation, Ann and Ursula will expore how the science of emotions -- and in particular, the role of prediction -- applies to consciously creating our future. Join us for a fascinating glimpse into the year ahead!
Stop Me If You've Heard This One: The Neuroscience Of Humor
November 26, 2019 19:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBEarlier this year, Ann had the chance to speak at the American Association of Theraputic Humor, which meant some brand-new research on the impact and effect of humor on our brains and biochemistry. In this fascinating episode, she'll share her findings about what makes something funny and why. She and Ursula will also map humor to the BEabove model of the Seven Levels of Effectiveness, looking at the impact "below the line" and "above the line" humor has on our brains, bodies and consciousnes...
The Meta-Metaphors that Shape Our Lives
April 01, 2019 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBWe speak in ways that show our fundamental view of areas of life. For example, do we use a lot of war or sports metaphors in business? We may see that part of life as a battle or a game with clear winners and losers. Do we use a great deal of gardening metaphors when speaking of our children? We may see them as needing nurturing and tending to grow. Recognizing (and then shifting if need be) our "meta-metaphor" can change our entire lives. Join Ann and Ursula for personal examples and ways to...
Organizational Wounds and How to Heal Them
February 19, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBOrganziations have an energetic state that is both made up of and larger than the people who work there. Often there are historical incidents that create wounds of shame, abandonment, and betrayal. Building on the incredible work of Dr. Mario Martinez (The Mind-Body Code), in this episode we will explore what creates an organizational wound (or wounds) and how to bring a "healing field" so that the organization can more forward with true effectiveness. Organizational consultant Dr. Jean David...
All of Sudden (After 20 Years.....)
October 05, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBIndividually and as business partners, we (Ann and Ursula) have been leaning into the wisdom, power and tools of the Seven Levels of Effectivness for almost 20 years. About 8 years ago, we added neuroscience to the mix. In this podcast, we talk about our journey and the impact of having a scientifically valid map of effectiveness to guide us.
Parenting Above the Line (and how neuroscience helps!)
July 18, 2018 17:00 - 57 minutes - 51.7 MBMany of us are parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles, mentors, teachers, etc., and ALL of us were children at one point. Parenting expert Gillian Rowinski joins us to look at parenting above the line -- and how understanding the complexities of both our own and our children's brains can help us be the kind of person we most want to be. Not only for the children we interact with, but for ourselves.
Semi-Annual Coaching Advice Show
May 29, 2018 16:00 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBJoin us for another episode of our popular Advice Show. Email in advance or call in with your questions, difficult client situations, and more, and we'll do our best to see if we can help!
Don't Wish Your Life Away
December 04, 2017 17:00 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MBAt BEabove Leadership, we think a lot about integration. I mean, a LOT. Integration of the right and left hemisphere, the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system, the task and default networks, the body and the brain, etc. We're fascinated (and convinced) that integration of all of these is the key to higher states of consciousness. Recently we've realized there is another critcal aspect to integration, which is our ability to have a powerful relatonship with the past, the present and the fut...
Neuroscience, Consciousness and the Classroom
September 26, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MBA few years ago, coach and experienced middle school teacher Shay Sun began exploring neuroscience. He quickly realized that there are some key "brain basics" every human should know, no matter how young, and he began sharing interesting brain stuff with his students. In the process of his exploration, we were priviliged to have him with us at BEabove for our Neuroscience, Consciousness and Transformational Coaching program, and he asked for permission to use our tools during homeroom time. T...
Is The World Unraveling At The Seams?
August 21, 2017 17:00 - 57 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode BEabove Co-Founders Ann Betz and Ursula Pottinga talk about the provocative topic that has been on people's mind - where the heck is the world coming to. Together they look at the neuroscience of consciousness and how brain integration is linked to being a less reactive, more peaceful and open human being.
Relaxing? Exciting? Can't Wait for it to Be Over? Ahh.... Summer.
July 19, 2017 18:00 - 41 minutes - 36.6 MBSummer brings its own expectations, delights, and complications. Join us for this fun and fascinating romp through the Seven Levels as we look at everything we want summer to be, and what the reality often brings. We'll look at the neuroscience research supporting each level and what this tells us about how to maximize enjoyment and minimize stress for the rest of the summer, and into the fall as well .
To sleep, perchance to dream.....
June 21, 2017 18:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBJoin us for a fascinating look at what happens when we sleep. From the rationalist neuroscience view to the magic of dreams, this promises to be a wide-ranging conversation as we explore how our consciousness goes to "night school." Dream expert Will Sharon joins us for this conversation.
Get your red-hot neuroscience (and consciousness) advice right here!
August 16, 2016 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.3 MBIt's back! BEabove Leadership's semi-annual neuroscience, consciousness and coaching advice show. Bring us your biggest challenges and we'll see if we have any helpful advice, based on what we understand about the brain. Open to coaches, leaders and curious people in general. Call in with questions or send them in advance to [email protected].
The End of Coaching...? And the Start of Something New!
January 18, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBJoin us for a lively exploration of the new field of Human Consciousness Architecture. It's not really the end of coaching, but rather, an evolution and revolution that is already happening in the profession it matures. As always, we'll dive deep into the neuroscience of this new way of working with people, and link it all to our model of consciousness, the Seven Levels of Effectiveness. Whether you're a coach or someone simply interested in human development, this broadcast will most likel...
Moving towards or moving away? Helping people become more of a YES to life.
July 16, 2015 18:00 - 40 minutes - 35.7 MBDo you know feeling of being around someone who is a "yes" to everything? The sense that they are with you, open, and engaged? What about those who seem to respond with a "no" to everything, no matter what? In this episode, join us as we explore the brain's "toward" or "away" response, how critical a "toward" response is for learning and relationships, and what it takes to elicit "toward" responses in others as well as how to help your clients (also friends, family, and yourself as well) rew...
Untangling Our Neural Pathways--Part Two, Consensus Reality/the Quantum Field
April 14, 2015 15:00 - 51 minutes - 46.2 MBJoin us as we continue our conversation about entangled neural pathways and how this can limit our effectiveness. In this episode, we'll explore the pervasive impact of consensus reality and even how we become entangled with other on the quantum level. We'll go more in-depth to HOW you can help your clients (and yourself) dis-entangle.
Neural Entanglement - Part One
March 17, 2015 15:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MBPart one of our exploration of neural entanglement. Due to a recording error this episode gets cut off midway through the recording. We apologize. Be sure to listen to Part Two for a more complete program. For more information on our work on Neuroscience, Coaching and Consciousness as well as on our effectiveness model "The Seven Levels of Effectiveness" please visit our website. http://www.beaboveleadership.com/what-is-beabove-leadership/the-seven-levels-of-effectiveness/
Consensus Reality And The Brain
November 11, 2014 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MBEverybody knows that......you should not show emotions in a meeting. Everybody knows that.....you should look after your elderly parents. Everybody knows....... well, you name it. The shoulds, assumptions and expectations that create our consensus reality are examined and discussed in a light-hearted way in this thought-provoking episode. We will aadd some neuroscience and consciousness aspects to the mix and this will be an episode you won't want to miss. Join Ann and Ursula for lively di...
Ask Ann and Ursula -- Neuroscience-Based Advice for Coaches
August 18, 2014 17:00 - 16 minutes - 3.48 MBHello fellow coaches! Would you like some targeted coaching advice based on neuroscience and consciousness? We are hosting our quarterly "Ask Ann and Ursula" show where you can submit challenging or confusing client scenarios and we'll do our best to roll out the neuroscience and perhaps point you in a helpful direction. Because of confidentiality, we'd like you to submit questions via email to [email protected] so we can make them somewhat generic (and so your voice is recognized)....
The Neuroscience of Self-Love and Why it is Critical to Consciousness
July 24, 2014 17:00 - 1 hour - 13.7 MBWhy is it so hard to love ourselves, and what is possible when we truly do? In this episode, we will talk about the actual neuroscience behind self-love and how to overcome our own brain challenges that keep us from feeling more loving towards ourselves. We'll also look at how self-love links to higher levels of consciousness. You do NOT want to miss this one!
The Seven Levels and David Hawkins' Research on Consciousness
May 27, 2014 17:00 - 57 minutes - 13 MBCurious about the original research on consciousness behind the Seven Levels of Effectiveness? We'll take a deep dive into our old friend David Hawkins' original resarch (as laid out in Power vs. Force and other books) and make the connections our own "ladder of consciousness." Along the way, we may visit Spiral Dynamics, Margaret Wheatley and Ken Wilbur as well! For all you consciousness geeks, this is your show!!
Ask Ann and Ursula -- Neuroscience-Based Advice for Coaches
April 15, 2014 16:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBHey fellow coaches! Would you like some targeted coaching advice based on neuroscience and consciousness? We're launching our new quarterly "Ask Ann and Ursula" show where you can submit challenging or confusing client scenarios and we'll do our best to roll out the neuroscience and perhaps point you in a helpful direction. Because of confidetiality, we'd like you to submit questions via email to [email protected] so we can make them somewhat generic (and so your voice is recognized...
Coaching and the Resilient Brain
March 11, 2014 16:00 - 52 minutes - 11.9 MBJoin us for an as-always lively discussion of coaching, consciousness and neuroscience. On this show, we'll talk about creating a resilient brain -- one that can easily recover from stress and disappointment. We'll explore the current research on stress and how consciously recovering from the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" may be one of the best ways to increase our overall level of effectiveness.
Your Brain on Feedback (and how to do it better)
February 04, 2014 17:00 - 53 minutes - 11.9 MB"Hey, can you step in my office for a minute? I want to give you some feedback." Words we all welcome, right? Um, not so much, usually. In fact, they send most of us into a mild (or worse) state of flight or flight, making it hard to listen and take in anything helpful. And yet, knowing our impact in the world is one of the ways we grow past our own blind spots and les effective habits. So how do we get better at giving and recieving feedback when the brain is programmed to, in the words of...
How Words Can Change Our Brain!
January 07, 2014 15:30 - 46 minutes - 10.4 MBThis week we'll be talking about the way words can (and do) actually change our brain. For example, a recent study found that just seeing a list of negative words can make an anxious or depressed person feel worse. What's more, focusing on negative words and thoughts can actually damage important brain structures related to learning, memory and emotions. Conversely, focusing on positive words and thoughts (even illogical ones) builds positive brain structures. Join us for a lively discussio...
Consciousness and Neuroscience
December 03, 2013 16:00 - 39 minutes - 8.88 MBJoin us for a lively discussion of consciousness and the brain. What do we think is happening with our wiring and chemistry at different levels of effectiveness? What is the brain map for enlightenment? Please join us and bring all your questions and thoughts!
Coaching, Neuroscience and Effectiveness
September 10, 2013 15:00 - 48 minutes - 10.9 MBOur radio show is for all coaches and others in the personal and professional development area who are interested in neuroscience and the link between coaching and effectiveness. We covers a variety of topics - seen through the lense of neuroscience and consciousness and how it applies to coaching and leadership. Are you deeply curious about what really makes us tick? Why our clients get stuck in unhelpful patterns ? Are you interested in learning powerful, simple, brain-based tools to eas...
Your Intuition System
May 21, 2013 15:00 - 51 minutes - 11.5 MBIntuition has long been thought to be somewhat mysterious and undefine-able. But instead of thinking of intuition as a “thing” that some people have and others don’t, current scientific research points to the power of thinking of intuition as a system of interconnected aspects of our body, mind and brain, such as: o The left hemisphere of the brain gathers domain-specific knowledge o The right hemisphere of the brain connects to the body and receives info from the heart and gut o Th...
Creativity and Inspiration
April 09, 2013 15:00 - 33 minutes - 7.42 MBJoin us in April for a look at creativity and inspiration. We'll focus on how we can activate our higher brain to tap into our own profound wisdom and awareness. Come ready to be inspired! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ At BEabove Leadership, we help people understand that the most important thing is not what we DO, but who we ARE. Through our Seven Levels of Effectiveness, we provide a road map of human effectiveness which elegantly and clearly shows us not only whe...
The Neuroscience of Stress
March 12, 2013 15:00 - 49 minutes - 11.2 MBJoin us for a lively conversation about the neuroscience of stress. We'll look at what happens in the brain when we are overloaded and share some ideas and tools for coming back to center where we are not only happier but ultimately much more effective. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ At BEabove Leadership, we help people understand that the most important thing is not what we DO, but who we ARE. Through our Seven Levels of Effectiveness, we provide a road map of human effe...
Practical Neuroscience and Effectiveness
January 22, 2013 16:00 - 45 minutes - 10.3 MBJanuary Topic: Energy Fields - who is being shaped by what? We will be talking about Consciousness, our model " the 7 Levels of Effectiveness" and the link between Neuroscience, Consciousness and Effectiveness. Through our Seven Levels of Effectiveness, we provide a road map of human effectiveness which elegantly and clearly shows us not only where we are, but where we want to go to find that new level of thinking so badly needed in today’s world. We undergird this roadmap with research- b...
Practical Neuroscience and Effectiveness
December 04, 2012 16:00 - 38 minutes - 8.65 MBDecember Show Topic: The Pre-Frontal Cortex and the Holidays: " What is too little and what is too much"? We will be sharing with listeners the latest cutting-edge neuroscience research and making the link between Neuroscience, Consciousness and Effectiveness. Through our Seven Levels of Effectiveness, we provide a road map of human effectiveness which elegantly and clearly shows us not only where we are, but where we want to go to find that new level of thinking so badly needed in today’s ...
Neuroscience, Consciousness and Human Effectiveness
October 16, 2012 15:00 - 49 minutes - 11 MBJoin us for an in-depth look and conversation at the intersection between Neuroscience, Consciousness and Human Transformation and Effectiveness. Our Shows will explore research on both consciousness and the brain, as well as recent findings from studies on mindfulness. You’ll learn how to recognize varying states of human consciousness, and processes and methods, including coaching, for helping people shift to higher, more effective states – based on scientific research. Through our Seven ...
Neuroscience and Consciousness
August 21, 2012 15:00 - 58 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week we will focus on "Chaos". How it is created, how we experience chaos and what happens in the brain. Also how can "Chaos" actually be a gift? At BEabove Leadership, we help people understand that the most important thing is not what we DO, but who we ARE. Through our Seven Levels of Effectiveness, we provide a road map of human effectiveness which elegantly and clearly shows us not only where we are, but where we want to go to find that new level of thinking so badly needed in ...
Neuroscience and Consciousness
July 24, 2012 15:00 - 32 minutes - 7.1 MBJoin us for an in-depth look and conversation at the intersection between Neuroscience, Consciousness and Human Transformation coaching. Our Shows will explore research on both consciousness and the brain, as well as recent findings from studies on mindfulness. You’ll learn how to recognize varying states of human consciousness, and processes and methods, including coaching, for helping people shift to higher, more effective states – based on scientific research. Through our Seven Levels of...