This chapter’s brain tip explores how to expand the space for possibilities. Moving into a mindset of hope and possibility is key to thriving in a disrupted environment.
For many years, Richard Boyatzis has explored the impact of coaching on the brain. In his work he has isolated the impact of certain questions to what is known of the Positive Emotional Attractor network (PEA).
Asking questions like “What’s possible?” and “What if you won 50 million dollars?” activates the PEA.
When the Positive Emotional Attractor network is activated, so is the parasympathetic network,
which is the part of the brain responsible for compassion, flow, and thriving.
In contrast, questions that start with Why tend to activate the Negative Emotional Attractor network, or literally “close the mind.”
What changes do you want to make to your questions with the PEA/NEA in mind?
Enjoy your conversations,
Jennifer
For many years, Richard Boyatzis has explored the impact of coaching on the brain. In his work he has isolated the impact of certain questions to what is known of the Positive Emotional Attractor network (PEA).
Asking questions like “What’s possible?” and “What if you won 50 million dollars?” activates the PEA.
When the Positive Emotional Attractor network is activated, so is the parasympathetic network,
which is the part of the brain responsible for compassion, flow, and thriving.
In contrast, questions that start with Why tend to activate the Negative Emotional Attractor network, or literally “close the mind.”
What changes do you want to make to your questions with the PEA/NEA in mind?
Enjoy your conversations,
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon.
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