Nicklas Balboa

About

Nicklas Balboa is a researcher, writer, and surfer from the Bay Area. Since joining The CreatingWE Institute in 2017, he worked alongside founders Judith E. Glaser & Richard D. Glaser on a myriad of Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) projects. Nicklas is the administrator of the Institute’s Catalyst Tools and curated the WE-IQ TV Neuroscientist Interviews. His academic interests center on language and consciousness as they impact human interactions.

Recent Posts

How Teams and Groups Get "In the Zone"

Are flow states the new metric for greatness in teams? They might be, especially if trust is involved.

The Good News About Bad News

It might be tempting to just “sweep failure under the rug”, however research points to a different direction.

This Is Why We Avoid Difficult Conversations

Do difficult conversations wear your mind thin? A few adjustments can go a long way.

Listen to Connect, Not Reject

Language is a powerful tool that shapes our world through conversations.

The Neuroeconomics of Engagement

Everyone wants their story to be memorable, but what is it that makes one stick?

How Does the Brain Manage Socioeconomic Diversity?

Recent research indicates that the neurobiological underpinnings of our socialness include functions that endow us with the ability to embrace diversity.

Conversational AI versus Conversational Intelligence

What's the difference between conversational AI and Conversational Intelligence? The answer depends on our most vital evolutionary skill, trust.

Three Habits That Reduce Conversational Success

Some 30 years of research in organizational anthropology shows that 9 out of 10 conversations miss the mark in business settings.

Territorial Dreaming: The Defensive Activation Theory

Learn more about the dynamic, electric, living fabric inside of our skulls.

Nursing Narratives: The Frontline to the Finish Line

There and back again: A nurse’s journey from uncontrolled to controlled chaos.