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BONUS EPISODE 32: Leadership, Mentorship, and the Evolution of Coaching: Insights from Terry Pettit
This bonus feature gives you an extra look at guest Terry Pettit's expert perspective on coaching and leadership.
EPISODE 32: Leadership, Mentorship, and the Evolution of Coaching - Terry Pettit
This week's guest, championship coach and author Terry Pettit, breaks down how leaders can move away from transactional management to foster true growth. He offers practical insights on navigating team pressure, building collaborative environments, and leading with genuine curiosity.
BONUS EPISODE 31: Optimizing Performance through Brain Fitness - Dr. Patrick Porter
In this bonus episode, BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter shares rapid techniques like box breathing and mental rehearsal to regulate your nervous system and reset focus fast.
EPISODE 31: Optimizing Performance through Brain Fitness - Dr. Patrick Porter
We sit down with BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter to explore how you can actively rewire your brain using simple recovery techniques and daily habits. Tune in to learn practical tools for better sleep, stress management, and long term cognitive health.
BONUS EPISODE 28: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, and Productive Conflict: Keys for Everyday Leader Success - Lisa Bouchard
In this bonus episode, Dr. Holly White breaks down how psychological safety and a sense of belonging unlock performance and growth in classrooms, teams, and leadership.
EPISODE 28: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, and Productive Conflict: Keys for Everyday Leader Success - Lisa Bouchard
Executive coach Lisa Bouchard reveals why strong leader-team relationships are the foundation of organizational success. Discover actionable strategies for building emotional intelligence, boosting confidence, and resolving workplace conflict.
BONUS EPISODE 27: Belonging Drives Success: How Community Fuels Performance - Dr. Holly White
In this bonus episode, Dr. Holly White breaks down how psychological safety and a sense of belonging unlock performance and growth in classrooms, teams, and leadership.
EPISODE 27: Belonging Drives Success: How Community Fuels Performance - Dr. Holly White
Science education researcher Dr. Holly White explores why student success in STEM relies on a strong sense of belonging, showing how psychological safety and intentional environments drive growth in education and leadership alike.
BONUS EPISODE 25: Thriving in Challenging Times - Dr. Lee Baucom
Short AI summary of Episode 25 (Thriving in Challenging Times) of the MindScience Playbook that featured Dr. Lee Baucom.
EPISODE 25: Thriving in Challenging Times - Dr. Lee Baucom
We sit down with relationship expert Dr. Lee Baucom to discuss why many marital issues are actually symptoms of biological negativity bias and survival reactions. Tune in to discover how personal accountability and simple mindset shifts can transform your entire relationship dynamic.
BONUS EPISODE 18: Intrinsic Value and the Authentic Self
Short AI summary of Episode 18 of the MindScience Playbook.
EPISODE 18: Intrinsic Value and the Authentic Self
The doctors sit down with Sheri Smith, founder of the Indigo Impact Initiative, to talk about the importance of aligning students and young adults with their true selves and values in their career paths and life decisions.
BONUS EPISODE 17: Connect to Your Future Self Now
Short AI summary of Episode 17 of the MindScience Playbook featuring Jim Dryburgh.
EPISODE 17: Connect to Your Future Self Now
Join Jim Dryburgh, founder of the Balanced Work Life Company, as he shares how transition from a reactive existence to a proactive, intentional life.
EPISODE 15: Shifting to an ‘Asset’ Mindset For Success
Want to shift your perspective? Start using an ‘asset model’ to build on natural strengths instead of identifying weaknesses with a ‘deficit model’. Drs. Ron Bonnstetter and Dave Gosselin learn from Randy Vlasin, head of Personal Horizons Consulting.
EPISODE 13: Leading Yourself First: The Real Beginning of Great Leadership
What does great leadership start with? Leading yourself. Guest Chip Scholz shares the Five C’s Framework—Context, Clarity, Conditioning, Choice, and Character—as a roadmap for personal growth. Learn how to shift from “doing” to “being” through reflection, intentional development, and seeing leadership as its own profession.
EPISODE 8: Knowing vs. Doing: Bridging the Gap
Technical skills get you hired, but behavior drives lasting success. There’s an often-overlooked importance of behavioral skills in long-term success, both for individuals and teams.
EPISODE 7: From Survival to Success: The Power of Psychological Safety
Psychological safety is essential in every human interaction—whether in education, business, sports, or personal relationships. When people feel safe, their brains can shift from survival mode to higher-level functions like learning, collaboration, and growth, paving the way for success.
EPISODE 4: The Chemistry of Collaboration: How Neurochemicals Shape Teams
Oxytocin, dopamine, and cortisol—these neurochemicals shape trust, motivation, and stress. How do you maximize positive results while addressing negative responses?
EPISODE 1: Unlocking Potential with People, Process, and the Brain
If you want to work better, perform at your best, and feel good as an individual, you need three things: safety, belonging, and purpose.
Your hosts, Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin, dive into the brain science behind these needs, from how neurosynchrony and oxytocin build trust, to why self-awareness, personal growth, and knowing your unique role matter for team success.