What is the link between Emotional Intelligence and Executive Function Neuro-coaching?

Career & Executive Coaching

As you consider the next steps in your journey, imagine what it would feel like to move through each challenge with confidence and clarity, knowing you have a trusted guide by your side.

Picture the ease and success that flow effortlessly when your mind, heart, and skills are fully aligned with your purpose. By choosing Creating Ease for Career Executive Coaching, you’re not just hiring a coach—you’re stepping into a partnership where every obstacle becomes an opportunity, every decision becomes clear, and your career unfolds with the grace and confidence you’ve always desired.

The future you envision begins here.

Emotional Intelligence

As a leader, practitioners, coach and mentor, I aim to create a clear vision that empowers and inspires change with my clients and my team, because “Great” leaders and practitioners are frequently looking for fresh ways to motivate their clients /team, influence effectively and create a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth.

In the old paradigm, it was commonly believed that leaders are born, not made. While it is true that some individuals may possess natural leadership qualities, it is important to recognize that leadership can also emerge from unexpected sources.

In the face of adversity, ordinary people who have never held leadership roles can rise and take charge when the situation demands it. This highlights the fact that leadership is not solely determined by inherent traits, but rather it can be nurtured and developed in anyone.

Moreover, the understanding that emotional intelligence skills, which are vital for effective leadership, can be acquired and enhanced through the brain's remarkable capacity for neuroplasticity.

This means that individuals have the potential to cultivate and strengthen their emotional intelligence, empowering them to become effective leaders by strengthening the following skills:

First and foremost you need CLARITY. Without clarity, everything else lacks purpose and achieving the desired outcome becomes challenging, because more often than not, people don't know what they really want.  What do you want?

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First and foremost you need CLARITY. Without clarity, everything else lacks purpose and achieving the desired outcome becomes challenging, because more often than not, people don't know what they really want.  What do you want?

 

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I want a Million Dollars

CAN YOU USE HYPNOSIS TO "MAKE" A MILLION BUCKS?

I got an interesting question from one of our clients today that I thought I'd share with you. They asked, "If the subconscious mind can't question or reject suggestions given through hypnosis, can't we just use it to attract a million dollars and let the subconscious figure out the 'how'?" It's a great question and one that could benefit many.

First off, let's debunk a myth: the subconscious mind can indeed reject suggestions. It doesn't work on logic like our conscious mind but rather on values.

For instance, if someone tried to hypnotize you into doing something harmful, your subconscious would kick in with a solid rejection.

Now, about the million-dollar suggestion. Technically, yes, you can use hypnosis to plant the idea of making a million bucks in a year. But there are a couple of things to consider:

1. Subconscious Alignment:
 
•Are all layers of your mind aligned with this goal? I'm talking about identities, values, beliefs, potentials, behaviors, and, of course, results. If you only focus on the result without aligning the other layers, the suggestion might not pack much punch. Aligning behaviors and potential actions increases your chances because they have a cascading effect on the results.
 
•For instance, if you're hypnotized to trade stocks for a million, but you know nada about stocks (Potentials layer), or if your beliefs and values are throwing a wrench in the money-making machinery, it might not work out. It's not your subconscious sabotaging; it's just not in sync.
 
•That's why, when I do hypnosis, I make sure to cover all layers. Getting them all in alignment is the real key to success.


2. Conscious Receptivity:
 
•Let's say you're on board with the suggestion. Are you open to receiving guidance from your subconscious on the 'how'? Often, our conscious minds are too loud, drowning out the subtle messages. After aligning, the solution is to take inspired action and let your subconscious guide you along the way.
 

So, while the idea of manifesting a million dollars through hypnosis is intriguing, it's not a one-and-done deal. It's a process that involves getting all your mental ducks in a row and then staying open to the guidance your subconscious provides.


3. Addressing Potential Challenges:
 
•Example: Now, picture this: I hypnotize you to take specific actions, like trading stocks, to rake in that million. Sounds great, right? But, if you're clueless about stock trading (Potentials layer), you're likely to fumble through the behavior or, more commonly, not even attempt it.
 
•Example Continued: And what if you harbor beliefs that making money is "hard" or that you don't deserve financial success? Or perhaps, your childhood experiences etched conflicting values about money in your mind. Maybe your identity is whispering, "Success isn't for me." In these scenarios, attempting the suggested behaviors might go awry, leading to what we label as "self-sabotage."
 
•Example Continued: It's crucial to note that your subconscious isn't playing the saboteur here. It's just not on the same page as the intended outcome.
 
•Example Continued: This is precisely why, in my hypnosis sessions, I address all layers of the mind. I want every part – identities, values, beliefs, potentials, behaviors, and results – aligned and working together. It's this harmony that propels you toward the desired outcome.


4. Conscious Receptivity Reiterated:
 
•Example: Assuming you've accepted the suggestion, the next hurdle is conscious receptivity. Imagine your subconscious mind guiding you on the "how" to achieve that million-dollar goal. Great, right? But here's the catch – many folks drown out this guidance with conscious noise.
 
•Example Continued: Too often, we second-guess our subconscious minds, letting the chatter of our conscious thoughts cloud the subtle cues. Achieving success through hypnosis requires not just alignment but also a receptive conscious mind.


In essence, it's not merely about planting a suggestion and waiting for magic to happen. It's about understanding and addressing potential roadblocks at every layer of your mind and then staying tuned to the guidance your subconscious offers along the way. This holistic approach maximizes your chances of turning that hypnotic suggestion into a tangible reality.  
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The Sacred

Working with your most inner sacred space is very important to your growth. Your inner sacred space is who you are at your core and who you want to be and that has to be addressed in time, in small or medium bites.

William James, Carl Jung, Mircea Eliade, and Rudolf Otto are all scholars who have written extensively about the concept of The Sacred in their respective fields of psychology. While each has a unique perspective, they all share a common interest in understanding the experience of the sacred.

William James believed that The Sacred and God are natural and universal human experience. In his book "The Varieties of Religious Experience," he argues that the sacred is a transcendent and mysterious experience that is beyond our everyday, mundane reality. He describes the sacred as a feeling of awe, wonder, and reverence that people often experience in the presence of something greater than themselves, such as nature, art, or God.

Mircea Eliade in his book "The Sacred and the Profane," distinguishes between the sacred and the profane as two distinct categories of experience. According to Eliade, the sacred refers to a realm of experience that is filled with spiritual meaning and significance, while the profane refers to the everyday, secular world of ordinary experience. He argues that the experience of the sacred is fundamental to human existence and that it provides the sense of orientation and meaning in life. Eliade also suggests that alchemy is a form of "technique of the sacred" that allows the alchemist to access the spiritual realm, and to communicate with the divine. He notes that alchemy, like shamanism, is a "way of becoming sacred" and that it can lead to a state of "cosmic awareness" and "illumination."

The psychological phenomenon of a suddenly appearing, extremely enigmatic, and at the same time fascinating state in which one feels influenced by higher powers was described as a “numinous experience” by Otto and Jung.  Rudolf Otto in his book "The Idea of the Holy," describes the sacred as a numinous experience that is characterized by a sense of awe and fascination in the presence of the divine. He argues that the experience of the sacred is distinct from other forms of experience and is characterized by a sense of mystery, transcendence, and ineffability that cannot be fully captured by words or concepts.

Carl Jung states that The Sacred is what helps us to appreciate and enter into a relationship with the numinous aspects of the psyche, or soul. He argued that the experience of the sacred is a fundamental part of human psychology and that it could be accessed through dreams, myths, and symbols and not just through repetition of religious ritual for obligation's sake.  Carl Jung’s encounter with The Sacred was feeling the presence of the numinous and states that this feeling forms the center of a whole and fulfilled human life and is central to the process of healing and individuation as he understood it.

Jung states that the wide-spread loss of soul is due to the lack  of living numinous experiences and the loss of a spiritual belief system. To Jung and Eliade, religion is not defined through institutionalized practices, but as a personal need to invoke and invite the Sacred into our daily lives. Jung argued that the sacred was not limited to traditional religious obligations to God, but could also be found in secular experiences such as nature, music, sports, and art. He believed that the sacred was a manifestation of the collective unconscious, and that it provided individuals with a sense of meaning and purpose in life.

Jung identified several archetypes that are related to the experience of the sacred, including the Self, the Divine Child, and the Wise Old Man. The Self is the central archetype that represents the integration of the conscious and unconscious aspects of the psyche. Jung believed that the experience of the Self was a transcendent and numinous experience that could be accessed through meditation, prayer, or other spiritual practices.  The Divine Child archetype represents the potential for renewal and rebirth in the individual. It is associated with the experience of innocence, wonder, and creativity. The Wise Old Man archetype represents wisdom, insight, and guidance. It is associated with the experience of transcendence and the search for meaning and purpose in life.

Jung believed that the experience of the sacred was an essential part of the individuation process, the journey towards wholeness and integration of the psyche. He believed that individuals who were able to integrate the sacred into their lives were more likely to experience a sense of wholeness, meaning and purpose, and to live a fulfilling life.

Nowadays psychologists use different terminologies to describe the concept of the sacred, depending on their theoretical perspective and research focus. Here are some examples:

1. Transcendence - the experience of going beyond the limits of the everyday self and connecting with something greater than oneself. This can include experiences of awe, wonder, and spiritual insight.

2. Greater Good - the idea that individuals should act in ways that benefit the larger community or society, even if it requires personal sacrifice or inconvenience. The greater good is often associated with ethical and moral values, and is frequently invoked in discussions of social responsibility, justice, and altruism. The concept of the greater good can be seen as a secular expression of the sacred, as it implies a sense of collective purpose and responsibility that transcends individual interests and selfish desires. In some cases, the pursuit of the greater good can be considered a form of spiritual practice, as it involves a commitment to values that are seen as transcendent and meaningful.

3. Peak Experience - a moment of intense joy, creativity, or fulfillment that can be triggered by a variety of activities, such as sports, music, or artistic expression.

4. Numinous Experience - the feeling of awe, reverence, or sacredness that is often associated with encounters with the divine or with sacred objects or places. Numinous experiences can be triggered by a variety of stimuli, such as music, art, nature, or religious rituals.

5. Ultimate Concern - the highest value or purpose that an individual or community holds. It is often associated with religious or spiritual beliefs and can provide a sense of meaning and direction in life.

6. Flow – the state of optimal experience characterized by complete absorption and engagement in a challenging activity. Flow experiences are often associated with creativity, productivity, and enjoyment, and are said to be deeply rewarding and fulfilling. Flow experiences can be triggered by a variety of activities, such as sports, art, music, or work, and are often described as moments of "being in the zone" or "losing oneself" in the task at hand. Many scholars have argued that flow experiences can be considered sacred, as they provide a sense of transcendence and connection with something greater than oneself.

7. Mystical Experience - a type of spiritual experience characterized by a sense of unity or oneness with the divine or with all things. Mystical experiences often involve feelings of transcendence, ineffability, and intense emotional arousal.