The Brain-Friendly Workplace and Fidelis Leadership Podcast

Mike Ettore invited me to join him on the Fidelis Leadership Podcast to dive deep into The Brain-Friendly Workplace. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the ways that you can make everyday brain-friendly, and change the way that you work by supporting your neurosignature – you’ll want to make sure to give this episode a listen. Want more brain-friendly tips? …

How to Build Strong Bonds with Your Team Using Neuroscience

What do you think of when you hear the words “team-building activity” I assume you might be rolling your eyes and thinking of another boring steak dinner, drinks at a bar, or a mandatory brainstorming meeting.🙄  Well, it’s time to spice things up! 🌶️ To truly create lasting bonds in your organization – try having your teams share an adventure …

Friederike Fabritius on The Focus Bee: The Brain-Friendly Workplace

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Katie Stoddart of The Focus Bee Show. The Brain-Friendly Workplace We covered many topics in this episode including:– Discovering your neurosignature– Bridging the 3 gaps: the stress gap, the social neurogap, and the empathy gap– How to get into Flow– Avoiding groupthinkand more! Want more brain-friendly tips? Check out …

It’s Time to Diversify our Understanding of Diversity

Gender should never be used to stereotype anyone’s personality or thinking style.  American companies are spending roughly $8 billion per year on gender diversity training, and this includes teaching female executives to “lean in.” I realized in my “lean in” training that it was designed to teach me to behave like someone with a high-testosterone neurosignature and less like my …

Brain-Friendly Parenting by Putting Yourself First

Being a parent is a full-time job This is why the Brain-Friendly Workplace starts at home! You can’t pour from an empty cup – so parents, try putting yourself first. Want more brain-friendly tips? Check out my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Brain-Friendly Workplace: Why Talented People Quit and How to Get Them to Stay. And if you felt inspired, …

Jumpstart Your Brain with Ice Baths!

Harness the cold to unlock your fullest potential You probably heard this from 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 fitness authority out there, but I SWEAR it works: 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀.🛀❄️ Every day I soak in an ice bath and it makes me feel invigorated, calm, and refreshed. Cold prompts our adrenals to release norepinephrine, activating the brain’s energizing dopamine system. One study …

Moving Past the Great Resignation and Towards a Brain-Friendly Future

The Great Resignation sure made one thing clear Employees are taking work/life balance seriously and are no longer willing to compromise when it comes to their wellbeing. Being well at work is now a priority and bringing wellness into the workplace is more important than ever. A happy workforce, a respected and valued workforce, has been proven to be more …

How Perfection May Be Holding You Back

Your perfection could be holding you back When you meet a new colleague or client, do you make an extra effort to be absolutely perfect?😇 If so, it may be doing you a disservice! Showing some vulnerability and honesty about your weaknesses will help people connect with you more easily – so quit trying to be perfect!❌ This advice works …

5 Simple Steps to Creating a Brain-Friendly Workplace

Create a brain-friendly workplace with ease In this quick, informative video you will learn 5 simple things that will help you create a Brain-Friendly Workplace! Want more brain-friendly tips? Check out my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Brain-Friendly Workplace: Why Talented People Quit and How to Get Them to Stay. And if you felt inspired, please leave an Amazon review. …

Feed Your Brain with a Little Sunlight

Starting your day of right – and BRIGHT If you know me, you know I am a morning person. It is a large part of my daily routine. Some struggle in the AM and wish they could become more of a “morning person”☀️ instead of a “night owl.”🌙 Studies actually reveal when people turn themselves into morning people, their mental …