The Science of Feedback: How to Deliver It in a Way That Sticks

The Science of Feedback: How to Deliver It in a Way That Sticks Feedback is an essential part of coaching and development, yet it’s often one of the most misunderstood aspects of the process. Poorly delivered feedback can lead to defensiveness, disengagement, and even diminished performance. On the other hand, well-delivered feedback can inspire growth, […]
How Emotional Intelligence Enhances Coaching Effectiveness

How Emotional Intelligence Enhances Coaching Effectiveness Coaching is a deeply personal and relational process, and at its heart lies emotional intelligence (EQ). Defined as the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s emotions while also being attuned to the emotions of others, EQ is a cornerstone of effective coaching. Neuroscience reveals that emotional intelligence is […]
The Role of Dopamine in Goal Setting and Achievement in Coaching

As a leader, your role in guiding your team toward success hinges not only on your strategic vision but also on how you can inspire and maintain motivation. Goal-setting and achievement are essential to personal and professional growth, but what drives your team to consistently push forward, overcome obstacles, and celebrate accomplishments? The answer lies […]
Empathy and Mirror Neurons

Empathy and Mirror Neurons: The Science of Building Trust in CoachingBy Dr. Dan Docherty | braintrustgrowth.com Coaching is about more than just setting goals and driving performance. At its core, it’s about connection. The ability to foster trust, understanding, and mutual respect is what separates good coaches from great ones. But why do some coaches […]
The Neuroscience Behind Effective Coaching

The Neuroscience Behind Effective Leadership Coaching In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective leadership coaching has become an indispensable tool for fostering growth and development. But what makes coaching so impactful? The answer lies in the brain. Advances in neuroscience have provided us with groundbreaking insights into how coaching works and why it leads to transformative […]
The Secret To Being A Great Coach

When you look back on the culture that has been developed throughout 2023 at your current place of work, how do you feel it ranks in comparison to others in your industry? I’m asking for two reasons. First, because I care. Second, because at Braintrust, we know a key ingredient to creating a healthy Coaching […]
Emotional Intelligence & Performance

Are we becoming more emotionally intelligent? Undoubtedly, we are becoming more Artificially Intelligent [thanks, ChatGPT], but how about EQ? When we listen, read, or watch the news, we can find strong evidence that we are, in fact, NOT becoming more emotionally intelligent. When we think of high-quality relationships and performance, how do we leverage decades […]
Any Dream Will Do

At times, I’ve had people say to me something like, “dreams are soft” or “don’t make them a focus within coaching.” I couldn’t disagree more. So then why should we as leaders and coaches lean into dreams? Here is a simple answer: They give us hope and they are worth pursuing. This past weekend, I […]
The Two Elements Needed To Inspire Others

For those of you that partner with us as a client or Academy member, listen to our Driving Change Podcast, or read our Mind What Matters Blog, you know that the Braintrust team is dedicated to helping people communicate with more purpose, power, and impact. It is a pleasure each day for us to deliver […]
How To Retain Your Employees During The Great Resignation

At Braintrust, my colleague recently wrote a blog about a misunderstood skill that will help anyone master any conversation – that skill is empathy. Today, we are going to look at this skill through a different lens so as professional communicators we aren’t just speaking it but living it! Over the last several months in […]