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Episode #129:  Train Your Brain, Transform Your Game: The Neuroscience of Wake Up Eager Leadership

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What if you could see your brain at work—and retrain it for better focus, less stress, and smarter decisions? In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price sits down with neuroscience trailblazers Carissa Collazo and Dr. Ron Bonnstetter from the Mind Science Center to explore how cutting-edge brain imaging and mindset coaching are transforming leadership from the inside out.

Through a blend of TTI assessments, EEG brain scans, and personalized coaching, Carissa and Dr. Ron share how their three-step process—See Your Brain, Train Your Brain, Change Your Life—is helping leaders regulate emotions, boost performance, and create lasting change. You'll hear powerful client stories, scientific insights, and practical tools that make the invisible visible—allowing leaders to gain mental clarity and emotional strength in high-stress situations.

Whether you're already leading a team or simply striving to lead yourself better, this episode will inspire you to become the CEO of your own brain.

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Takeaways of Episode #129 --- 

  • See Your Brain to Change Your Brain
    Through a powerful three-step approach—see it, train it, change it—the Mind Science Center uses TTI assessments and EEG scans to make the invisible visible. Leaders can literally see how their brain responds to stress and emotion, allowing for highly customized coaching that strengthens mental clarity and emotional control.
  • Emotional Regulation Is the New Superpower
    This program bridges neuroscience, coaching, and real-world leadership challenges to help individuals build the neural pathways that lead to better self-regulation. The result? Clearer decision-making, calmer reactions under pressure, and enhanced productivity—skills that define high-performing leaders today.
  • Self-Awareness Fuels Sustainable Success
    Whether you're a CEO or an emerging leader, growth starts with understanding your emotional responses and biases. With measurable before-and-after brain scans, this approach provides tangible proof of progress, reinforcing that lasting change comes from the inside out—through self-reflection, personal responsibility, and deliberate mindset shifts.


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Episode Recap:

Suzie Price explores the neuroscience of leadership with Carissa Collazo and Dr. Ron Bonnstetter from the Mind Science Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Together, they reveal how brain imaging, emotional intelligence, and customized coaching are revolutionizing how leaders manage stress, make decisions, and show up with greater clarity.

Through their groundbreaking program, leaders literally see their brain activity using EEG scans, uncovering how stress and emotional triggers impact their performance. Carissa walks listeners through the Mind Science Center’s three-step process—See Your Brain, Train Your Brain, Change Your Life—while Dr. Ron adds depth with stories from his decades of research and global neuroscience work.

Suzie, Carissa, and Dr. Ron dive into the science behind emotional regulation, the power of self-awareness, and how mindset coaching builds stronger neural pathways for better focus and resilience. They discuss how data-driven insights and reflection can transform how we lead ourselves and others.

The episode wraps up with a compelling Wellbeing 2.0 segment from Douglas White, CEO of Soul-Integrated Athletics, who reminds us that emotional mastery isn't about suppression—it's about awareness. His message echoes the episode’s central theme: When you train your brain, you transform your game.

In this episode:

[00:13:56] Suzie Price: “Training your brain to take a different path requires repetition. You need specific focus and consistency—that’s what helps rewire lifelong patterns.”

[00:20:51] Dr. Ron Bonnstetter: “EEG scans let us see how the brain is operating in real time. Every frequency tells a story about how you’re processing information.”

[00:27:10] Dr. Ron Bonnstetter: “Our emotions control us up to 95% of the time. Most of our decisions are made emotionally—then rationalized later.”

[00:29:40] Carissa Collazo: “Clients start leaning into these practices naturally. They realize they’re navigating life differently—and that’s when the transformation begins.”

[00:48:57] Carissa Collazo: “We track our steps and sleep—now imagine doing the same for your brain. The future of intentional living is measurable.”

[01:14:17] Douglas White: “There’s wisdom in the body. That gut feeling? That’s your intuition speaking. And learning to trust it is part of your leadership growth.”




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