Join us for an experiential learning session, The Brain is Not Enough: Helping Our Clients Extend Their Minds, where you’ll explore how coaching taps into the “extended mind” to boost creativity and effectiveness—and gain insights into how neuroscience can help clients thrive in a complex world.
Who Is This For?
- Professional coaches who want to deepen their understanding of neuroscience in coaching.
- HR and organizational leaders looking to support employee effectiveness in complex environments.
- Managers and leaders using coaching skills who want to expand their impact.
- Individuals curious about the intersection of coaching and cognitive science.
What You Will Learn:
- Identify and describe the four factors of the extended mind.
- Apply extended mind principles within coaching conversations.
- Use practical strategies to help clients expand their cognitive capacity.
- Recognize how coaching already supports extended mind practices—and where it can grow.
Course Details:
In this engaging and thought-provoking session, Ann Betz brings neuroscience and coaching together to explore how we can help clients go beyond the limits of the brain. You’ll learn about the “extended mind”—a concept that includes the body, environment, and relationships as part of our thinking system. Through real-world examples and experiential learning, you’ll discover how coaching can activate these elements to improve creativity, decision-making, and resilience. Whether you’re a seasoned coach or just starting out, this session will equip you with fresh insights and actionable strategies to help your clients thrive in today’s complex world.
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