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
“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
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
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
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
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
Neuroception is a term introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges, a renowned researcher in the field of neuroscience and psychophysiology. It refers to the subconscious (“behind the scenes”) process through which
In this episode, Jes interviews Gelotologist Barry Taylor. Barry uses Laugh Therapy to enhance individuals’ well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. The healing power of laughter often has a
In addition to top-down and bottom-up processes (see summary images below), emotions, and the feelings they produce can arise through various other mechanisms. And though I did my best to