[vc_column_text]It’s likely you’ve heard of the placebo effect before. Sugar pills, sham surgeries, essentially a placebo is supposed to serve as a way to control for the effects of an actual pharmaceutical or treatment. Most of us dismiss the placebo effect as un-useful to us in our daily lives – but that’s where we get … Read more
[vc_column_text]Is there anyone who isn’t searching for ways to be happier in their lives? We buy gadgets, go on vacations, seek out new partners, homes, jobs all in search of the elusive emotion – when will I be happy? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question stick around…because I outline the 3 science-backed simple ways … Read more
[vc_column_text]It’s likely that you heard of The Secret and all about manifesting love and happiness in your life… but just how valid is this stuff? This week, I explore the science behind attracting positivity in your life and discuss scientifically proven ways to attract more happiness and yes, even love to your life. If you’re … Read more
[vc_column_text]Most people will do anything to avoid stress. We respond to the IDEA of stress with fear. We want to avoid it, fight it off, do all we can to minimize its impact on our lives. But it turns out that the way we THINK about stress or our stress mindset” actually determines our biological … Read more
[vc_column_text] Maybe it’s time to reconsider leadership. Women represent just 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs and are only 6%of all Venture capital board representatives. It seems obvious that when it comes to leadership, maybe women just don’t have what it takes. I have the privilege of being a speaker and trainer to leaders and CEOs … Read more
[vc_column_text]In Jim Collin’s wildly popular book Good to Great, he describes the flywheel effect – how little by little with continued effort you can begin to turn a huge, heavy wheel…until the very momentum of that heavy wheel does the work for you. This week, I’ll describe how we can start to build new momentum … Read more
[vc_column_text]Everyone is eager to have zero stress in their lives, but I tell clients that having zero stress is a dead person goal! A little stress is actually a really good thing. I’m going to share 3 ways to reframe your stress to have it work with you rather than against you. As a stress … Read more
[vc_column_text]Saying No is hard. Our brains can quickly get into a fearful state when we start holding our own boundaries. It means sticking our neck out. Turning our backs on the emotional and psychological reward of a dopamine hit that we get when we, as social beings, go along with the tribe (even when we … Read more
[vc_column_text]This was the thing I dreaded the most. A video coming out…evidence that I wasn’t as good a speaker as they said I was. And the kicker? I’m the one releasing the video to the world. Why? To prove the point of this entire video. Confidence & likability is 99% about showing up and playing … Read more
[vc_column_text]As a stress physiologist and professional speaker, I work with a lot of highly accomplished people that despite all their successes, still struggle with sticking to new, healthy habits. The game changer comes when we break down the science behind how habits form and hack our way to doing things differently. Researchers from MIT found … Read more