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Special thanks to Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA, ADS, whose conversations are always so educational and thought provoking. When we first met, we were exploring Havening Techniques® and the conversation led

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Why We Need to Rethink Saying ‘Emotional Hijack,’ And Talk Embodied EQ ❤️

by Jessika Jake

If we keep talking about “emotional hijacks,” then we will likely keep playing whack-a-mole with our triggers. Typical workplace EI advice for triggers comes as “forewarned is forearmed,” but really

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The (Superconscious) Accountability Ladder

by Jessika Jake

“Personal accountability is never about others, it’s always about me looking in the mirror and making better choices.” John G. Miller The concept of personal accountability and taking responsibility for one’s actions

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Courage: Making a Distinction Between Psyche-driven Courage and Your Quantum Self’s Innate Courage

July 23, 2023 by Jessika Jake

Have you heard of Internal Family Systems (IFS)? It’s an evidence-backed model used in coaching and therapy that sees us having different ‘parts’ within ourselves, like little characters with their

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Neuro-backed Musings on Quantum Change Experiences

by Jessika Jake

TLDR; Quantum change refers to an abrupt, enduring transformation affecting emotions, cognition, and behavior. Quantum changes often share common features in how they unfold and the types of personal changes

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The Neuroscience of Fast and Slow Learning

by Me, with a lil help from my friends (humans, canines, robots...)

There are different mechanisms for “fast learning” (threat-based learning and novelty-based learning) and “slow/normal learning” (learning without the presence of threat). These types of learning are associated with different neural

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Podcast Episode 39: Spiritual Sidekicks: Growth, Friendship, & Soulful Explorations (with Shana Auguste & Jessika Jake)

by Jessika Jake

In this episode, Shana Auguste, a Self-Love Coach and Consultant (JustLuvCoaching.com), and Jessika Jake (BetterAndBetterer) reconnect to share their journeys as businesswomen residing on opposite coasts. Tune in as they

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Now that’s a Bright Idea… Edison-esque Insight Generation with Kata Coaching + Havening Techniques

by Me, with a lil help from my friends (humans, canines, robots...)

Kata coaching refers to a specific coaching methodology based on the concept of kata, which originated in Japanese martial arts. In this context, “kata” refers to a structured practice or

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Personality Clashes: How to Coach Your Coachee on Applying DiSC to Improve a Work Relationship

June 18, 2023 by Me, with a lil help from my friends (humans, canines, robots...)

Start with a Trauma-Informed Line of Questioning: By starting with a trauma-informed line of questioning, you are refocusing your coachee on their commitment to applying a trauma-informed lens to their

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Beyond CBT: Unpacking Thought Errors as Helpful Shortcuts and When to Dig Deeper

by Jessika Jake

We’ve all experienced those moments where our thoughts seem to be working against us. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often categorizes these as ‘thought errors’ or ‘cognitive distortions.’ But what if

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