For most of my career in neuroscience, I believed the brain alone governed who we are—shaped by genetics, evolution, and early life experiences. I trusted in the power of brain imaging and genomics to reveal the answers. But after decades spent mapping neural circuits, a deeper truth emerged:
We are not isolated minds in skulls. We are wired to connect.
In this episode, I explore the revolutionary science of interbrain synchrony—how our brains light up in rhythm with others when we’re emotionally attuned, collaborating, or solving problems together. Thanks to researchers like Dr. Joy Hirsch, we now understand our ability to thrive may not reside solely in the brain, but between us.
As AI disrupts our workplaces and rewires our attention, we’re increasingly disconnected—from ourselves, each other, and our natural states of flow. But what if we could reclaim connection? What if the edge we need in this uncertain age isn’t more speed or knowledge, but more synchrony?
Drawing parallels from nature—like how fish shoal and school to protect, move, and thrive together—I share a new vision for leadership and learning: designing environments where team flow becomes the norm, not the exception.
This episode is an invitation to rethink intelligence, leadership, and the future of work—through the lens of relational neuroscience.
🔍 Topics covered:
- The neuroscience of interbrain synchrony
- Team flow vs. solo productivity
- How evolution and environment shape intelligence
- Why social intelligence is now our greatest asset
- Practical strategies for designing synchrony in your team
- The mindset shift we need in the AI era
🎧 Tune in to learn how to turn overwhelm into alignment—and why fish don’t swim alone, and neither should we.
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