1. Coaching and The Brain August 1, 2013 iNTERNAL iMPACT
Jane Creswell, MCC

2. Physiology of the Brain Neural Networks Storing/Retrieving Information
Agenda
Physiology of the Brain
Neural Networks
Storing/Retrieving Information
Fear
Application to Coaching
Graphic for FL Baptists, for Spiriual formation.
One small pic of brain.
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3. The Brain 3 iNTERNAL iMPACT |
Google brain pix: Colors of areas labeled. Key places: pre-frontal cortex, hypothalumus, amygdyla, Related to fear: Amygdyla
Thalamus - decides where to send incoming sensory data (from eyes, ears, mouth, skin)
Sensory cortex - interprets sensory data
Hippocampus - stores and retrieves conscious memories; processes sets of stimuli to establish context
Amygdala - decodes emotions; determines possible threat; stores fear memories
Hypothalamus - activates "fight or flight" response
­ T­he process of creating fear begins with a scary stimulus and ends with the fight-or-flight response. But there are at least two paths between the start and the end of the process. In the next section, we'll take a closer look at how fear is created.
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4. The Brain in Your Hand Cortex Brain stem Limbic system Left side view
Google brain pix: Colors of areas labeled. Key places: pre-frontal cortex, hypothalumus, amygdyla, Related to fear: Amygdyla
Thalamus - decides where to send incoming sensory data (from eyes, ears, mouth, skin)
Sensory cortex - interprets sensory data
Hippocampus - stores and retrieves conscious memories; processes sets of stimuli to establish context
Amygdala - decodes emotions; determines possible threat; stores fear memories
Hypothalamus - activates "fight or flight" response
­ T­he process of creating fear begins with a scary stimulus and ends with the fight-or-flight response. But there are at least two paths between the start and the end of the process. In the next section, we'll take a closer look at how fear is created.
Left side view
From “Coaching With the Brain in Mind”
by David Rock and Linda Page
Front view
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5. The Cortex Sensory Cortex Motor Cortex Pre-frontal Cortex Rear
Association area
Google brain pix: Colors of areas labeled. Key places: pre-frontal cortex, hypothalumus, amygdyla, Related to fear: Amygdyla
Thalamus - decides where to send incoming sensory data (from eyes, ears, mouth, skin)
Sensory cortex - interprets sensory data
Hippocampus - stores and retrieves conscious memories; processes sets of stimuli to establish context
Amygdala - decodes emotions; determines possible threat; stores fear memories
Hypothalamus - activates "fight or flight" response
­ T­he process of creating fear begins with a scary stimulus and ends with the fight-or-flight response. But there are at least two paths between the start and the end of the process. In the next section, we'll take a closer look at how fear is created.
Limbic system
Left side view
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6. Neural Networks
Pix of neural networks?
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7. Retrieving, Storing, Retaining Info
Will draw this
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8. Memory Structure
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9. Your Multiple Brains Cephalic Brain (50-100B neurons):
Cognitive Perception
Thinking
Making Meaning
Cardiac Brain (30-120K neurons) :
Emoting
Valuing
Relational Affect
Enteric Brain ( M neurons):
Identity
Self Preservation
Mobilization
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10. Fear Thalamus: Determines where to send data
Google brain pix: Colors of areas labeled. Key places: pre-frontal cortex, hypothalumus, amygdyla, Related to fear: Amygdyla
Thalamus - decides where to send incoming sensory data (from eyes, ears, mouth, skin)
Sensory cortex - interprets sensory data
Hippocampus - stores and retrieves conscious memories; processes sets of stimuli to establish context
Amygdala - decodes emotions; determines possible threat; stores fear memories
Hypothalamus - activates "fight or flight" response
­ T­he process of creating fear begins with a scary stimulus and ends with the fight-or-flight response. But there are at least two paths between the start and the end of the process. In the next section, we'll take a closer look at how fear is created.
Thalamus: Determines where to send data
Sensory cortex - Interprets sensory data
Hippocampus – Memory; processes stimuli to establish context
Amygdala - Decodes emotions; stores fear memories
Hypothalamus - activates "fight or flight" response
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11. Pattern Matching and Metaphor
P. 17 from 504 notes. Summary , key points.
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12. Key Brain Function Concepts
 Use it or Lose it
The Brain is Changing Every Second   
Parts of the Brain Used Most Grow Strongest
Free Will has Significant Impact
Fear Inhibits Learning
The Brain is a Pattern Matching System
Metaphor: Most Readily Accepted Form of Learning
P. 17 from 504 notes. Summary , key points.
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13. Application to Coaching
Developing the Relationship
Coaching Presence
Active Listening
Powerful Questions
Direct Communication
Creating Awareness
Designing Actions
Managing Progress and Accountability
Website resource list
Book list
Websites for further reading
Websites sources for pictures
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14. Resources for Coaching and the Brain: Books
A User’s Guide to the Brain - by John J. Ratey, MD
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science – Norman Doidge
Brains: How They Seem to Work – Dale Purves
Cellular Wisdom for Women – Joan C. King
Coaching with the Brain in Mind: Foundations for Practice – David Rock and Linda Page
Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders – Srinivasan S. Pillay
Your Brain at Work – David Rock
Using Your Multiple Brains to Do Cool Stuff – Marvin Oka and Grant Soosalu
Website resource list
Book list
Websites for further reading
Websites sources for pictures
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15. Resources for Coaching and the Brain: Web
The NeuroLeadership Institute
The Lunbeck Institute; Images of the Brain
How Stuff Works: The brain’s response to fear
health.howstuffworks.com
Website resource list
Book list
Websites for further reading
Websites sources for pictures
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