The Neuroscience of Conversations

Coaching

How Teams and Groups Get "In the Zone"

Nicklas Balboa on October 15, 2021

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

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

Resilience

The Good News About Bad News

Nicklas Balboa on September 17, 2021

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

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

Empathy

This Is Why We Avoid Difficult Conversations

Nicklas Balboa on September 7, 2021

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

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

Addiction

Listen to Connect, Not Reject

Nicklas Balboa on January 21, 2021

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

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

Oxytocin

The Neuroeconomics of Engagement

Nicklas Balboa on January 4, 2021

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

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

Neuroscience

How Does the Brain Manage Socioeconomic Diversity?

Nicklas Balboa on October 19, 2020

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

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

Attention

Conversational AI versus Conversational Intelligence

Nicklas Balboa on October 5, 2020

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

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

Neuroscience

Three Habits That Reduce Conversational Success

Nicklas Balboa on September 14, 2020

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

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

Child Development

Territorial Dreaming: The Defensive Activation Theory

Nicklas Balboa on August 26, 2020

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

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

Empathy

Nursing Narratives: The Frontline to the Finish Line

Nicklas Balboa on July 6, 2020

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

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

Stress

The Writing Brain: Putting Plasticity to Work

Nicklas Balboa on June 24, 2020

A recent case study reveals the positive impact of journaling on work performance, stress management, and self-expression.

A recent case study reveals the positive impact of journaling on work performance, stress management, and self-expression.

Autism

Neurons, the Brain’s Chatter Bugs

Nicklas Balboa on June 11, 2020

Discover how scientists identify neural circuits in a crowded mosaic.

Discover how scientists identify neural circuits in a crowded mosaic.