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Science & Insights
Evidence-based insights and practical tools for developing mindful leadership


From Survival Mode to Spacious Awareness: A Mindful Approach to Work Stress
One conscious breath can shift you from survival mode to clarity. Science shows these micro-pauses rewire your brain for better decisions.
Ryan Kenny
4 min read


Prism of Experience 💎
We've been thinking a lot about how our experiences are never really just one thing, but more like a prism...
Rena Satre Meloy
2 min read


Breaking Free From Emotional Reactivity
In our fast-paced and demanding world, it is essential to develop resilience and response flexibility to navigate the challenges we face....
Ryan Kenny
3 min read


The quickest way to lose your top talent.
I know first hand just how destructive a toxic boss can be. It’s soul-crushing. Powerful enough to crush your dreams. Many years ago...
Ryan Kenny
2 min read


Solutions don't come from pushing, they come from pausing.
It's crazy how easily we forget this simple truth: more often than not, creative solutions come from pausing. Our instinct is to push...
Rena Satre Meloy
2 min read

Pauses for Peak Performance
In this age of overload, with an endless waterfall of to-do's and anxiety-producing information, your Survival Brain will continually...
Rena Satre Meloy
2 min read


Perception and EQ: Seeing the Full Picture
In many of our training sessions, we explore the power of perception. Take a look at the picture below – how many black dots do you count?
Rena Satre Meloy
2 min read


Oww Brain vs Wow Brain
We all know the feeling of Oww brain. It's not fun, and it compromises our productivity and happiness.
Ryan Kenny
2 min read


Curiosity expands, judgment contracts.
Try this: Clench your fist tightly for a few seconds. Notice the feeling of CONTRACTION...
Ryan Kenny
1 min read


Mind the Gap: Perception vs Reality
I signed onto Zoom and immediately felt my anxiety swell. The majority of people looked...
Rena Satre Meloy
2 min read
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