Learn: The prefrontal cortex
The PFC is our executive function, and it is an essential part of the brain.
It enables us to take in information, consider a bigger picture, reflect, reason, decide and control impulses. But doing any of these things burns up energy and, when the PFC gets low on energy, it becomes much less effective at its job. It needs glucose, rest and time to recover and enable us to do our best work.
Lucy Bramley, Senior People Manager, Global Technology Vendor
Lucy Bramley, Senior People Manager, Global Technology Vendor
Lucy Bramley, Senior People Manager, Global Technology Vendor
“This course has led me to consider how I am showing up and coming across. I used to be reactive when people brought issues to me on top of my already busy schedule. When they approached me, people would always say, “I know you are very busy…” or just approach me less.
I have learnt to step back and see things from others' perspectives ins
“This course has led me to consider how I am showing up and coming across. I used to be reactive when people brought issues to me on top of my already busy schedule. When they approached me, people would always say, “I know you are very busy…” or just approach me less.
I have learnt to step back and see things from others' perspectives instead of just reacting. Now I say to people, “I’m here for you, I want us to spend time together, I want us to talk about what’s on your mind.” People approach me often now and our conversations are better because instead of just reacting, I ask myself, “Am I listening to them?”
Asabe, Director of Business Development, Global Law Firm
Lucy Bramley, Senior People Manager, Global Technology Vendor
Lucy Bramley, Senior People Manager, Global Technology Vendor
"I have developed more confidence and more courage to be really proactive in how I manage meetings. I tend to think certain meetings are going to be quite challenging, and this used to intimidate me. My worries about the meetings still arise, but now that I know how to look at where my reactions are coming from, I think to myself, that’s
"I have developed more confidence and more courage to be really proactive in how I manage meetings. I tend to think certain meetings are going to be quite challenging, and this used to intimidate me. My worries about the meetings still arise, but now that I know how to look at where my reactions are coming from, I think to myself, that’s just a particular perspective, so how am I going to run this particular meeting knowing what outcomes I want out of it!
I’ve noticed that understanding where my worries come from, managing my own reactions, and giving myself some slack, helps create a more relaxed environment in the meetings. This has helped encourage a two-way dialogue and the meetings are much more engaging, collaborative and productive."
Ahma, Employee Engagement Manager, Global Incubator
Lucy Bramley, Senior People Manager, Global Technology Vendor
Ahma, Employee Engagement Manager, Global Incubator
“I received feedback at work on more than one occasion about my reactions when I have an emotional reaction to a conversation or email.
I keep a post it note on my computer that says:
- Aware
- Breathe
- Choose
- Override the limbic system!
Practising this daily is helping me to to adjust how I respond to others when I am triggered. For instance, I am
“I received feedback at work on more than one occasion about my reactions when I have an emotional reaction to a conversation or email.
I keep a post it note on my computer that says:
- Aware
- Breathe
- Choose
- Override the limbic system!
Practising this daily is helping me to to adjust how I respond to others when I am triggered. For instance, I am now very careful to use less curt language in reply to emails that have triggered me.”