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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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Personality Clashes: How to Coach Your Coachee on Applying DiSC DiSCO® (Personality Parts) to Improve a Work Relationship

by Jes & the Tiny AI Gremlin

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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A Special Feature of the Biological Spacesuit: Neuroception

by Jessika Jake

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

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Where Do Emotions Come From?

by Jessika Jake

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

The Feather-O-Meter (Fun with Polyvagal Theory)

by Jessika Jake

The biological spacesuit (body) comes with a handy feather-O-meter. There are 3 main states: GREEN, YELLOW, and RED. You might recognize these as the states describe in The Polyvagal Theory,

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The 4 R’s of the Trauma-Informed Approach

by Jessika Jake

Trauma responses are normal reactions to abnormal situations. Experiencing trauma is common, but its effects are often very long-lasting. Trauma refers to any distressing event that causes emotional, psychological, or physical harm.

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Unleashing Potential: The Power of ‘Not Yet’ and the Growth Mindset in Leadership

by Jessika Jake

Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist, introduced the transformative principle of “Not Yet” which has since been applied not only in education but also in the business world. This concept reshapes

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When ‘Ego is the Enemy’ becomes ‘Egos [plural] are the Helpers’… [PART 1]

by Jessika Jake

When ego is the enemy becomes egos are the helpers, a great shift happens. Yesterday evening I was thinking about writing this post. EGO is certainly not the enemy, as

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The Art of Phrasing – 9 Thought Shifts to Try on for Size

by Jessika Jake

Cognitive reframing involves identifying and then changing the way you look at a situation, based on “reframing” a thought. You’re intentionally shifting your perspective to see things in a new,

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3 Tips to S.Q.U.A.S.H. Those “Sticky” Negative Thought Patterns

by Jessika Jake

A lot of us grow up believing that thoughts are automatic and that the ones we do not like need to be squashed, overridden, or beaten down. This point of

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