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Neuroscience of Coaching

Neuroscience of Coaching

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 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.Mirasee Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Science
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  • Boost Focus & Performance with Music & Neuroscience (Hilary DeCesare)

    Boost Focus & Performance with Music & Neuroscience (Hilary DeCesare)
    May 22 2025
    Hilary DeCesare joins Dr. Irena to explore the powerful link between music and the brain, revealing how the right tunes can trigger neurochemicals for motivation, healing, and growth. Discover actionable steps and personal stories that illuminate music’s potential to transform mindset and results.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, 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. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.“There’s something so powerful about the music connection. And I thought, I wonder if I could use this with my own clients. I wonder if this would work across all ages.” — Hilary DeCesareGuest Bio:Hilary DeCesare is a 3x bestselling author, award-winning peak performance coach with 25 years of experience, and host of the top 1.5% podcast “ReLaunch to a Rich Life.” Named one of Success Magazine's Top 10 Coaches of 2025 alongside Mel Robbins, Hilary masterfully blends neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and business expertise through her signature 3HQ™ framework (aligning your Head, Heart, and Highest Self) and transformational experiential events, empowering leaders to fully unlock their potential. As a former Silicon Valley CEO featured on ABC's hit TV show Secret Millionaire, Hilary is known for her approachable, intuitive, and authentically refreshing style — specializing in helping ambitious professionals shift from feeling stuck to confidently “ReLaunching into their Rich Life.”Host Bio:Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeDr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience SchoolHilary’s website: TheRelaunch.comHilary’s Instagram account: @hilarydecesareFree download for podcast listeners: TuneInPowerTool.comCredits:Host: Dr. Irena O’BrienProducer: Andrew ChapmanAudio Editor: Marvin del RosarioExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Sneaker SmeakerArtist: Avocado JunkieWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter: Matthew WigtonPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: In This LightArtist: Sounds Like SanderWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Neuroscience of Coaching, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It’s the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: Boost Focus & Performance with Music & Neuroscience (Hilary DeCesare) coming soon.
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    42 mins
  • How Can Brain Science Elevate Coaching from Insight to Action?

    How Can Brain Science Elevate Coaching from Insight to Action?
    May 8 2025
    In this compilation, explore transformative insights from eight previous guests who reveal how neuroscience empowers lasting change, self-awareness, and resilience. If you’re a coach, wellness professional, or simply fascinated by the science of change, this episode is rich with actionable insights.In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, 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. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.Contents:00:00 — Intro about this special compilation episode01:08 — Lion Goodman on how “the predictive brain” forms our current reality06:15 — Deborah Ross and Kay Adams on the transformative experience of journal therapy12:00 — Ally Machate on the universal fear of rejection when publishing our writing18:51 — Dr. Eugene Choi on the state of flow and how we spend too much time in our survival mind23:10 — Caroline Leroux on coaching for compassion versus coaching for compliance27:55 — Renaye Thornborrow on teaching mindset skills to children through story-based coaching32:32 — Dr. Natalie Green on how childhood trauma manifests in adulthoodGuest Bios:Lion Goodman is a Professional Certified Coach and the CEO of the Clear Beliefs Institute.Deborah Ross and Kay Adams are journal-therapy pioneers and experts and the co-authors of Your Brain on Ink.Ally Machete is a book-publishing coach and the founder and CEO of The Writer’s Ally.Dr. Eugene Choi is a neuroscience-based coach who teaches executive leaders how to achieve and sustain peak performance in high-stress, high-stakes, and high-change environments.Caroline Leroux is a member of the International Coach Federation and is an instructor with Dr. Irena’s Neuroscience School.Renaye Thornborrow is leading a worldwide mission to bring life coaching and mindset skills training to children through her company, Adventures in Wisdom.Dr. Natalie Green is a trauma-breakthrough coach, bestselling author, and host of the podcast Growing Tall Poppies.Host Bio:Dr. Irena O'Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.Resources mentioned in this episode:MiraseeDr. Irena O'Brien’s website: The Neuroscience SchoolCredits:Host: Dr. Irena O’BrienProducer and Editor: Andrew ChapmanExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioMusic credits:Track Title: Sneaker SmeakerArtist: Avocado JunkieWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter: Matthew WigtonPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: In This LightArtist: Sounds Like SanderWriter: Sander KalmeijerPublisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.To catch the great episodes coming up on Neuroscience of Coaching, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It’s the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Episode transcript: How Can Brain Science Elevate Coaching from Insight to Action? coming soon.
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    41 mins
  • Producer’s Pick: Burnout in the Age of Hustle (Ana Melikian)

    Producer’s Pick: Burnout in the Age of Hustle (Ana Melikian)
    Apr 24 2025

    We revisit this episode featuring guest Dr. Ana Melikian as she and Dr. Irena explore deliberate practice, culture, and self-awareness. They discuss practical strategies for managing energy, avoiding full burnout, and fostering a balanced productive life through mindfulness and strategic rest.

    In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, 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. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

    “Success doesn’t make us immune to burnout. We always have to be aware, keep in check, and keep taking care of ourselves from the basic needs to the more advanced needs.”— Ana Melikian

    Guest Bio:

    Dr. Ana Melikian is a speaker, top 1% podcaster, and the author of MINDSET ZONE: Actualize Your Human Potential, a #1 Amazon Best-Seller in Organizational Learning. Ana earned a Ph.D. and two masters in Psychology, laying a solid foundation for her work that integrates research data with practical applications. She is also a cancer survivor, embodying resilience and inspiring change through self-leadership. Dr. Melikian is at the forefront of navigating the human side of the AI disruption. Her work aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to leverage our human potential, ensuring that technological advancements enhance — rather than diminish — our humanity and collective well-being. It’s all about impact without burnout.

    Host Bio:

    Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

    She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

    Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    Mirasee
    Dr. Irena O’Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
    Ana’s Website: AnaMelikian.com
    Neuroscience of Coaching Ep 17: Embracing Downtime (Anke Herrmann)

    Credits:

    Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
    Producer: Andrew Chapman
    Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
    Executive Producer: Danny Iny
    Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
    Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

    Music credits:

    Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
    Artist: Avocado Junkie
    Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
    Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: Coo Coos
    Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
    Writer: Matthew Wigton
    Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Track Title: In This Light
    Artist: Sounds Like Sander
    Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
    Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

    Special effects credits:

    24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

    To catch the great episodes coming up on Neuroscience of Coaching, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channelor your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It’s the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.

    Episode transcript: Producer’s Pick: Burnout in the Age of Hustle (Ana Melikian) coming soon.
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    46 mins
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