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Hosted by:Lucie Pressl

Welcome to the NeurOlympics podcast!


Welcome to the NeurOlympics podcast, where we believe that every brains got talent! Join us as we take a break from our everyday business to sit down with our in-house neuroscience experts to explore the cognition behind talent and other hot neuroscience topics that we envision to help you and your team to enhance productivity, performance, and well-being. Whether you're a talent cultivator and managing a team, coaching athletes, or seeking personal growth, tune in to unlock your and your team's full cognitive potential!

Latest Episode

How to Make Better Decisions (Neuroscience Tips)

In this episode, we explore why decision-making feels harder than ever in our choice-saturated world. Lucie unpacks the Paradox of Choice, explaining how too many options can lead to decision paralysis or dissatisfaction. From Steve Jobs' minimalist routine to the 10/10/10 rule, she shares practical tips to reduce mental clutter and make smarter daily choices. 🧠

With our NeurOlympics cognitive games we establish your cognitive profile by measuring the executive functions, your cognitive key strengths, and linking them to the jobs and work environments that you thrive in!


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calendarOctober 16, 2024
calendar00:42:03
The Decision-Making Trap: How to Escape ItGuests: Andries van der Leij

In this episode we’re diving deep into decision-making with Drs. Andries van der Leij. From hiring the right talent to handling high-pressure situations, we break down how the brain navigates complex choices and the biases that can lead us astray.

We also share tips on how to improve your decision-making skills using neuroscience-backed strategies. Whether you’re a HR professional or just navigating life’s daily decisions, this episode will help you cut through the noise and avoid decision fatigue!

Key Themes:

  • How the brain processes decisions (simple vs complex)
  • Factors influencing decisions in talent management
  • Avoiding decision fatigue and choice overload
  • Improving decision-making with neuroscience-backed strategies
  • Dealing with stress and high-stakes decisions
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calendarOctober 2, 2024
calendar00:23:42

In this episode, Lucie tackles the hidden costs of overthinking and why it’s draining your brainpower. We’re exploring how non-stop workloads and the pressure to stay ‘productive’ can actually harm creativity and cognitive performance. Lucie also shares insights on the importance of letting your mind wander, why sleep deprivation is a silent productivity killer, and offer practical, neuroscience-based tips to sharpen your learning and memory skills. Tune in to discover how to get your brain working with you, not against you!

Key Themes:

  • Overthinking and cognitive drain in the workplace
  • Importance of mind-wandering for creativity and problem-solving
  • Societal sleep deprivation and its impact on thinking
  • Practical tips to enhance learning and memory
  • Leadership advice to manage cognitive load
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calendarSeptember 12, 2024
calendar01:11:26

In today's episode, Lucie speaks with with our Co-Founder Andries Van Der Leij about the power of cognitive diversity and how understanding different thinking styles can revolutionize your workplace! We explore the two main types of thinkers—thorough and intuitive—and discuss practical tips for optimizing thinking and managing cognitive load in a high-pressure work environment. Key themes include understanding cognitive diversity, managing biases, optimizing performance, promoting psychological safety, and balancing thinking styles for stronger team dynamics.

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calendarAugust 28, 2024
calendar00:20:26

In this NeurOlympic episode, I dive into how technological distractions are eroding our ability to focus and maintain attention. We'll explore the science behind multitasking, why it's so harmful, and practical tips on achieving and sustaining a state of flow, even in our distraction-filled world. Let’s protect our precious attention and find ways to boost our focus in today’s demanding environment!

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calendarAugust 14, 2024
calendar00:54:06

In today’s episode, we explore the intersection of cognitive skills and job/task suitability, highlighting how understanding your cognitive profile can unlock a multitude of career possibilities 🧠 Join us to explore how understanding individual brain differences can skyrocket productivity and foster cognitive diversity within teams!

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calendarJuly 31, 2024
calendar00:51:26
Hiring the 'Right' Talent (Brain Profiles)Guests: Andries van der Leij, Ilja Sligte

In today’s episode, we explore the intersection of cognitive skills and job/task suitability, highlighting how understanding your cognitive profile can unlock a multitude of career possibilities 🧠 Join us to explore how understanding individual brain differences can skyrocket productivity and foster cognitive diversity within teams!

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calendarJuly 17, 2024
calendar00:52:36
Embracing Cognitive Diversity Every Brain's Got Talent!Guests: Andries van der Leij, Ilja Sligte

In our first episode, we share the founders' vision and dive deep into how aligning your cognitive profile with the right job or task can help you thrive. We chat about the practical benefits of understanding how you and your teams’ brains work, share insights from our founders’ experiences, and explore the fascinating neuroscience behind passionately following your purpose. Plus, we touch on some societal challenges around how we currently identify talent!

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