Leveraging the Peak–End Rule: Become a Seller That Leaves a Lasting Impression
There’s a common belief in sales that prospects make decisions based on the totality of the conversation—the sum of every feature, benefit, and insight delivered across the call. But neuroscience tells us something different. Human memory doesn’t work like a recording device. People don’t remember every moment of an experience equally. Instead, they remember two […]
Coaching in Uncertainty: How to Help Clients Navigate Change, Ambiguity, and Stress
If you coach leaders today, there is one common thread running through nearly every conversation: uncertainty. Restructuring, AI disruption, shifting economies, evolving customer demands, and the relentless pace of change have created an environment where ambiguity is not the exception—it’s the norm. This environment tests leaders in ways traditional management never prepared them for. As […]
The Brain on Story: Structuring Case Studies to Activate Neural Engagement
Case studies are often treated like formal proof—a tidy document filled with data, timelines, and quotes. But if you want your case studies to actually move someone, to shift perception and inspire action, then you need more than just evidence. You need a story. Why? Because stories activate the brain in ways facts alone never […]
Emotional Intelligence: A Quick Overview
Emotional Intelligence: A Deep Dive Into the Most Valuable Leadership Skill If you’ve worked in leadership for any length of time, you’ve likely heard the phrase “Emotional Intelligence is more important than IQ.” But here’s the truth: That statement isn’t just a catchy phrase—it’s a neuroscience-backed reality. In fact, the higher up someone rises in […]
Emotional Economics: How Feelings Influence Purchase Decisions
We like to believe we’re rational buyers. Yet, emotional economics says otherwise. We assume we weigh our options, analyze the facts, compare the numbers—and then make a smart, logical choice. But neuroscience tells a different story. Emotion, not logic, drives most of our purchasing decisions.In fact, research shows that feelings play a central role in […]
Virtual Selling Mastery: Overcoming Cognitive Biases in Remote Demos
Remote selling isn’t just selling in a different location—it’s selling in a different mental environment. When you’re not in the same room as your buyer, their cognitive biases—the brain’s mental shortcuts—play an even bigger role in shaping how your message is received. In virtual settings, distractions are higher, attention is lower, and trust is harder […]
Change Barriers: What Are They and How to Avoid Them
Understanding how the brain responds to change (what we call Change Barriers) is one of the most important tools a coach or leader can have. You’ve seen it before. A leader walks out of a workshop fired up about new strategies. A team leaves a coaching session with clear goals and fresh motivation. But a […]
Framing for Persuasion: Crafting Sales Messages That Resonate with the Brain
Why do two people hear the same sales messages—and only one buys?It’s not always the product. It’s how the message was framed. Framing is one of the most powerful tools in sales because it doesn’t change the facts—it changes the context. And context is everything to the human brain. A product framed as a solution […]
Harnessing the Brain’s Reward Pathways: Positive Reinforcement in Coaching
Jason lit up when we talked about the team win. Not because it meant hitting quota. Not even because of the recognition he received from leadership. It was the look on his team’s faces—the pride, the momentum, the belief that they could do it again. “You know what’s weird?” he said. “I didn’t think I […]
The Neuroscience of Social Proof: Using Testimonials to Drive Conversions
The Neuroscience of Social Proof: Using Testimonials to Drive Conversions In a world overflowing with information, buyers don’t just want to hear that your product works—they want to see who else believes it. That’s the power of social proof, and it’s more than a marketing buzzword—it’s rooted in neuroscience. When used well, testimonials, reviews, and […]
