The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence
Megha Makam
Stanford PhD in Biology & L&D Leader
Use brain science to always be proud of how you react during times of stress
Humans have long disappointed themselves trying to control emotions, and we’ve all acted in ways under stress that we weren’t proud of later.
Here, we take a captivating look into the neuroscience of emotions and learn concrete, real-world techniques to get your “thinking brain” working when emotions and stress are high.
Workshop agenda
- 3:00PM EDT
Introduction & Expectations
The workshop will start with a brief introduction and setting of expectations, such as the participatory & collaborative nature of this workshop and the need to keep cameras on.
- 3:10PM EDT
How do you Relate to struggling through stress?
We'll discuss when we've experienced a time in our lives when our emotions led us to do something we werent' proud of.
- 3:25PM EDT
What does Brain Science say about how we regulate emotion?
Explore what is actually going on inside our brains in times of stress and why science disproves the common recommendation to just "control yourself" or "stayu calm"
- 3:45PM EDT
Introduce Solution #1: Turn on Your Intelligence
Learn how to reduce limbic arousal and re-engage our pre-frontal cortex
- 4:00PM EDT
Practice Shortcutting the Limbic System
Work with a partner to practice labelling your feelings, activating your thinking brain, and asking what you could have done that you'll be proud of later?
- 4:15PM EDT
Introduce Solution #2: Vocal Smoothing
Introduction to the second tool of vocal smoothing, and why vocal regulation can trick the brain into using the pre-frontal cortex in times of stress.
- 4:30PM EDT
Practice Vocal Smoothing
Work with a partner to practice vocal smoothing, and compare how it feels as the speaker and the recipient when using your emotional vs your "NPR" voice.
- 4:45AM EDT
Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals and intentions
Learning without practice is vanity. Identify specific moments in the coming week where you can apply these tools and incorporate them into your life to change your brain for the better and forever.
Learn directly from Megha
Megha Makam
Neuroscientist (PhD, Stanford), L&D Leader (Gravity Learning)
Who this workshop is for
From ICs to Managers to CEOs, anyone who struggles to act in ways they're proud of during difficult or stressful situations will benefit.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Megha Makam in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
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Frequently asked questions
$275
USD