The Power Of Neuroscience In Executive Leadership Development - Exclusive Interview With Karen Brown The Power Of Neuroscience In Executive Leadership Development - Exclusive Interview With Karen Brown Karen Brown is the Founder and CEO of Exponential Results. She draws on 25 years of success as a corporate executive with over 20,000 hours of senior executive coaching experience. She’s also a focused and fearless athlete, having completed, as an amateur, the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and competing in numerous ultra-marathon and triathlon events around the world. It was during her Ironman training that Karen discovered the key to greater performance and effectiveness: identifying and addressing blind spots – the repeated thinking patterns that impede success. Using a professional coach and science-based methodologies of how our minds work, she broke through her own blind spots to achieve astounding results. Her discovery led to the creation of Exponential Results’ proprietary Power Pathways™ methodology, stemming from neuroscience. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Mindset Mastering Email Management – A Guide To Streamline Your Inbox And Boost Productivity In today's digital age, email has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. READ ARTICLE Mindset Embracing Resilience – When One Door Closes, Another Opens Life is a journey filled with unpredictable twists and turns. Along this path, we often encounter setbacks, failures, and disappointments. READ ARTICLE Business This Is One Of The Ultimate Time Savers In Your Business As an executive coach and consultant, it always seems like there aren't enough hours in the day to do all that is required, doesn’t it? READ ARTICLE Business Best Tips To Be Ready For A Business Photoshoot As a photographer, I’ve seen so many times that people make mistakes about business photoshoots. 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READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "Break the cycle, not the mission: Decolonize nonprofits." Melissa Lopez, Healthcare Leader Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... 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What Are The 8 Principles Of Health? Exclusive Interview With Kasia Dabrow-Kielan What Are The 8 Principles Of Health? Exclusive Interview With Kasia Dabrow-Kielan Kasia Dabrow-Kielan, worked as a Social Worker for almost 15 years and completed her Bachelor of Psychology and Social Work. Her passion is to work with others and she is equipped with skills to enhance the wellbeing of her clients. She worked in various fields of Social Work in Australia and the United Kingdom. Kasia's personal experiences and life challenges made Kasia change her lifestyle and now has dedicated her life to helping others do the same, outside Social Work. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Mindset 10 Signs You’re Really An Introvert We’re often misunderstood, seen as standoffish, or even considered unfriendly. But that couldn’t be further from the truth! READ ARTICLE Mindset 30 Actions To Increase Determination Determination occurs prior to goal attainment and serves to motivate behavior that will help achieve one’s goal. How do you become determine READ ARTICLE Business Your Network Is Your Networth – The Power Of Your Social Capital Have you ever thought about your social capital and what it means? READ ARTICLE Business 5 Ways To Deal With Executive Stress As an executive or senior leader, it can be tempting to believe that stress comes with the role and is something we need to learn to live READ ARTICLE Business How To Create A Joyful & Sustainable Six-Figure Coaching Business Without Burnout Whether you're just starting or are an established coach, you're looking to create a business that is both profitable and joyful. READ ARTICLE Society New World, New Creations With Sustainability The world was once a different place. There were no Covid19s and more stability overall--people could be involved in something new READ ARTICLE Quote of the week “Be grateful for your emotions, because they allow you to be decisive.” Joshua B Lee, Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast Exclusive Interview With Kasia Dabrow Kielan - Consciously Healthy, Health And Fasting Coach Kasia Dabrow-Kielan, worked as a Social Worker for almost 15 years and completed her Bachelor of Psychology and Social Work. Kasia's passion is to work with others and she is equipped with skills to enhance the wellbeing of her clients. She worked in various fields of Social Work in Australia and United Kingdom. Kasia's personal experiences and life challenges made Kasia change her lifestyle and now has dedicated her life to helping others do the same, outside Social Work. Kasia has passionately created her own brand Consciously Healthy, which the name speaks for itself. Kasia has become a Health Coach and studied Iridology in Bali. She offers Iridology, Sclerology, health consulting, 1 on 1 Health Coaching and detox online programs. Kasia's hunger for knowledge does not rest and is keen in pursue further with studies. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

5 Things To Do To Attract High-End Clients 5 Things To Do To Attract High-End Clients If you are a world-class expert and consider yourself amongst the top 5% of your industry. You know you are exceptional at what you do, and you deliver results no one can. But perhaps you are like some of my clients. Before they start working with me, many of them struggle with attracting the right clients. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Highlights Top 6 Work Health And Wellness Challenges For Employees The demand for health and wellness programs has grown over the past few years as the global pandemic READ ARTICLE Business How To Stay Up To Date With Social Media Marketing Trends Marketing your brand on social media can be intimidating and overwhelming at times. READ ARTICLE Business Online Business – 6 Things To Avoid Doing As A Start-Up Have you come up with a brilliant idea for an online business and can’t wait to launch it into the big wide world? READ ARTICLE Leadership Learn How To Be A Brilliant Boss There are many ways you can be a brilliant boss, but in my 25 years of being a leader and now training people to be leaders. READ ARTICLE Leadership Empowered Leadership ‒ Making People Feel Comfortable In Un-Comfortability Long gone are the days of a supervisor or manager standing over an employee’s shoulders pressuring that employee to work harder. READ ARTICLE Business Learning To Say “No” In 4 Easy Steps Written by: Kamini Wood, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because... READ ARTICLE Quote of the week “The secret to inner freedom is joy. And the secret to joy is inner freedom.” Silvana Avram, Inspirational Life Coach and Author Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast With Cindy Machles - CEO And Co-Founder Of Glue, Advertising And Public Relations Agency Cindy has long been a leader and pioneer in advertising and branding. When part of the big-conglomerate world, she took an entrepreneurial tack—as one of the first to apply marketing principles from consumer-packaged goods to healthcare. This ultimately led her to create and lead an independent operating unit within WPP that developed branding exclusively for prescription products, called BrandEdge. Additionally, as part of her WPP responsibilities, she became Global Practice Leader, a position created just for her. In that role, she successfully raised the standards of strategic thinking and delivery throughout Grey Healthcare Group offices on a global scale—in less than 24 months. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

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Why Prioritizing Human Factors Is A Game Changer In Leadership – Interview With Thomas Gelmi Why Prioritizing Human Factors Is A Game Changer In Leadership – Interview With Thomas Gelmi As a renowned executive coach with over two decades of experience, Thomas Gelmi has seen it all regarding effective leadership and teamwork. His latest claim, “Think Human. Act Human. Be Human,” highlights the importance of human factors in leadership, teamwork, and customer relations. In this interview, Gelmi discusses why these human aspects are the game changer when it comes to employee engagement and loyalty, and why common sense is often not so common in a KPI-driven environment. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Business How I Transformed My Business With These 6 Productivity Strategies Are you a busy small business owner looking to get ahead of the curve in growing your business? Do you find yourself overwhelmed... READ ARTICLE Business 3 Necessary Components To Start, Scale, And Stay Sane As You Grow Your Business You’ve heard it a thousand times, “work on your business, not in your business”. While yes…this is a great concept, you need to do both. READ ARTICLE Business 5 Love Languages For Business – Finding And Keeping Loyal Customers In his book, "The 5 Love Languages," Dr. Gary Chapman explored how people express and receive love. READ ARTICLE Business Unlocking Business Success – 7 Vital Questions For Clarity Are you navigating the entrepreneurial journey but feel like you're missing a compass? READ ARTICLE Business The Future Of Customer Experience – Navigating The Human Touch Not too long ago, we all saw the events within OpenAI when Sam Altman was fired as CEO... READ ARTICLE Business Small Business Profitability In Just 3 Moves For many small business owners, profitability feels elusive. It feels far away, unachievable, even confusing. READ ARTICLE Business Building Enterprise Resilience To Withstand The Next Crisis With Enterprise Risk Management We live in an era defined by going from one crisis to another with little time to recover between crises. READ ARTICLE Business How To Grow A Small Business Into A Viable And Saleable Enterprise The biggest problem with small and medium size businesses is that most business owners are ‘not good at math’. READ ARTICLE Business 5 Powerful Money Mindset Tips to Scale Your Business The first lesson was that regardless of what information or tool I learned, if I didn’t have the right mindset around success READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "When you explore the opportunities for change that are available to you, you can make choices from an empowered place." Amie Dean, Trauma Therapist and Ascension Coach Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast How do we take unconscious values and make them more conscious? With Thomas Gelmi As a renowned executive coach with over two decades of experience, Thomas Gelmi has seen it all regarding effective leadership and teamwork. His latest claim, “Think Human. Act Human. Be Human,” highlights the importance of human factors in leadership, teamwork, and customer relations. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

Exclusive Interview - From Dentist To Mentor: The Entrepreneurial Journey Of Dr. Bak Nguyen Exclusive Interview - From Dentist To Mentor: The Entrepreneurial Journey Of Dr. Bak Nguyen Dr. Bak Nguyen is a Canadian dentist who wears many hats. He is the CEO of Mdex & Co, which is known for disrupting industries. He is also an author and a speaker who has broken several world records, including writing 120 books in 60 months. In addition, Dr. Bak is the founder and host of the Alphas. His work and dedication have been recognized by many. He was named one of the world's Top 100 doctors in 2021 and he has won several awards, including the Grand Homage Lis Diversity and recognitions from the Canadian Parliament and Senate. Recently, he was added to the CREA list of awardees for 2023. Dr. Bak is a unique individual who is relentless and passionate about empowering others. He describes himself as a dentist by circumstance, a communicator by passion, and an entrepreneur by nature. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Relationships Wedding Planning Made Easy – Tips To Avoid The Drama Wedding planning can be a rollercoaster of emotions, from the excitement of getting engaged to the stress of managing endless details. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness How To Stop Binge Eating And Disordered Eating Binge eating and disordered eating are highly prevalent and can be hard habits to let go of. READ ARTICLE Lifestyle The 3 Secrets Of A PCOS-Friendly Diet Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), the most common cause of infertility in women of reproductive age READ ARTICLE Leadership 6 Ways To Cultivate Trust In Your Process People come to me wanting to trust themselves – to experience more peace, ease, and freedom with their humanity and leadership. READ ARTICLE Business AI – How To Stay Ahead Of The Game AI! We are all hearing this term more and more in business and in everyday life. I recently ran a poll on LinkedIn asking people to vote READ ARTICLE Highlights 5 Reasons Why You Should Care About Wellness In Your Workplace As an employer, you may have many concerns about running a successful business. READ ARTICLE Business 8 Secret Methods To Grow Your Podcast Audience You spent a lot of time thinking about what gets talked about in your show. You want the best for your listeners. READ ARTICLE Mindset I Can’t Hear You – 6 Simple Tips To Practice Active Listening Have you ever felt like someone was not really listening to you when you were speaking? READ ARTICLE Business The Dangers Of Gossip In Business – How To Avoid A Toxic Work Environment Gossip is an age-old phenomenon that’s been a part of human society for centuries. READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "Harness the power of your dreams, they’re your compass to success.” Dr. Twanna Carter, Career Transition Coach & Hypnotherapist Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast With Dr. Bak, the world top 100 doctor and the author of 120 books Brainz Podcast with Dr. Bak Nguyen CEO of MDEX and Co, Achiever of the Year LinkedIn award, World Top 100 Doctor, and author of 120 books. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

Ira is the Founder of Evolucentric, a Coaching, Consulting, Training & Development start-up based in Singapore, with the mission to Empower Mindsets, Develop Skillsets, Revamp Strategies & Tools for Personal, Financial & Business Success. She is passionately driven by the belief that our lives are meant to reflect the highest expression of ourselves. Ira is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor & Financial Trader. She is an ICF Accredited NLP Master Practioner, Professional Member of The Association of NLP and The Association for Coaching. She holds degrees in Neuropsychology, Finance & a Master’s Degree in International Management. Ira Correia Executive Contributor CEO, Business & Executive Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Ira Correia CEO, Business & Executive Coach Ira is the Founder of Evolucentric, a Coaching, Consulting, Training & Development start-up based in Singapore, with the mission to Empower Mindsets, Develop Skillsets, Revamp Strategies & Tools for Personal, Financial & Business Success. She is passionately driven by the belief that our lives are meant to reflect the highest expression of ourselves. Ira is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Investor & Financial Trader. She is an ICF Accredited NLP Master Practioner, Professional Member of The Association of NLP and The Association for Coaching. She holds degrees in Neuropsychology, Finance & a Master’s Degree in International Management. All articles Career Transform Your Career With Your Personal Professional Brand Written by: Ira Correia, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because... READ ARTICLE Business How To Instantly Be More Influential Written by: Ira Correia, Executive Contributor Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because... READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Ira Correia CEO, Business & Executive Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Ira Correia CEO, Business & Executive Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

The Hidden Weight of Leadership - Exclusive Interview with Paul Adamson The Hidden Weight of Leadership - Exclusive Interview with Paul Adamson Paul Adamson works with founders and leadership teams when clarity matters most. His perspective is shaped by over 25 years professionally sailing leading teams across oceans including skippering a yacht around the world to later holding senior leadership roles in business, including Chief Commercial Officer at Oyster Yachts, where he supported the company’s recovery following administration and helped secure a £185m forward order book. Today, Paul acts as a trusted advisor to founder-led businesses through his work with his company, Lighthouse Training. He supports leaders in staying calm under pressure, aligning their teams, and making clear decisions when conditions are uncertain. His work sits at the intersection of leadership, judgement, and execution — particularly in moments most leadership theory avoids. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Mindset Why Everyone Needs a Transformation Coach Feeling stuck in life can be surprisingly isolating. On the surface, everything may look fine. You might have a career, responsibilities, and a life that appears stable or even successful. Yet internally... READ ARTICLE Relationships The Hidden Psychology of Divorce Divorce is often considered a legal process, yet for the individuals involved it feels highly emotional, visceral. When your life is unravelling, everyone tells you to ‘make good decisions.’ READ ARTICLE Mindset Fear vs. Intuition – How to Follow Your Inner Knowing Have you ever looked back at a decision you made and thought, “I knew I should have chosen the other option?” Something within you tugged you toward the other choice, like a string attached to your heart... READ ARTICLE Leadership The Unapologetic Leader – Why Your Happiness is Your Greatest Strategic Asset In the world of high-stakes leadership, there is a dangerous myth that persists: that the more you sacrifice your personal well-being, the more "dedicated" you are to your mission. We’ve been conditioned... READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "Life will shape us, but love is what softens the edges" Tanya Tsikkos, Innovative Jewelry Designer & CEO of EntityUK Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast Optimism as a Leadership Superpower - Brainz Podcast With Paul Adamson In this engaging conversation, Paul Adamson discusses the importance of optimism, leadership, and personal growth as we enter 2026. He shares insights from his experiences as a sailor and a leader, emphasizing the need for clarity, alignment, and energy in effective leadership. The discussion also introduces the Shine method, a framework designed to help leaders navigate challenges and foster high-performing teams. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

Have you ever met a woman named George before? No? Then George Thorman has already changed your life. Helping people change their lives wasn't what she set out to do, but after EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) helped her heal severe PTSD she knew she wanted to use it to help others. Since 2011 George has been facilitating personal development through her work as a Thetahealing Master, EFT Practitioner, and Optimize Coach. George's mission is to help people become the best version of themselves. Though she has called many cities and countries home over the years, these days you'll find her in Kansas City, Missouri, USA with her husband, son, and pets. George Thorman Executive Contributor Personal Development Facilitator Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? George Thorman Personal Development Facilitator Have you ever met a woman named George before? No? Then George Thorman has already changed your life. Helping people change their lives wasn't what she set out to do, but after EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) helped her heal severe PTSD she knew she wanted to use it to help others. Since 2011 George has been facilitating personal development through her work as a Thetahealing Master, EFT Practitioner, and Optimize Coach. George's mission is to help people become the best version of themselves. Though she has called many cities and countries home over the years, these days you'll find her in Kansas City, Missouri, USA with her husband, son, and pets. All articles Mindset Unlocking Fulfillment – The Science Behind A Meaningful Life Fulfillment, happiness, and well-being – call it what you like. It’s been a universal aspiration throughout human history. READ ARTICLE Mindset The Biggest Reason You Break Your New Year’s Resolutions According to the latest study, 32 days is all is takes for the average American to give up on their New Year’s Resolutions. READ ARTICLE Relationships Why Having Kids Is So Hard On Your Marriage Marriage is hard. Parenting is even harder. When you’re trying to do both at the same time READ ARTICLE Mindset 5 Things To Focus On When Raising A High Achiever When my son was starting kindergarten in the middle of a global pandemic I felt panicked. READ ARTICLE Mindset 5 Ways To Turn Your Dream Into Reality A goal is a dream with an action plan. Everyone has dreams, most have goals, but fewer have an action plan. READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Fundamentals Of Self-Care When we hear the phrase “self-care,” we often think about things like bubble baths, massages, or other “treats.” READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to George Thorman Personal Development Facilitator The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to George Thorman Personal Development Facilitator Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

Sharon Banfield, MAHRI, MINA, MISPA, MIICT, the founder of Ikonix Business Solutions, is an internationally accredited HR Consultant, Master NLP Practitioner, and coach. Drawing on over a decade as a business owner, she specialises in talent, innovation, and business and leadership development across the health, training, and care sectors.   Many leaders see their teams held back by clunky systems, manual processes, and operational inefficiencies. Sharon addresses these challenges by streamlining operations, embedding people-first technology, and designing digital employee experiences. Her approach ensures operational improvements are not just implemented but are embraced, leading to transformed employee engagement, retention, and performance. Through this work, Sharon has become a trusted partner to several leading HR technology providers.   Through her strategic coaching, Sharon empowers leaders to move beyond improvising on the fly and reactive firefighting to greater calm and confidence, to achieve results that clients once considered out of reach. This frees them from the daily grind, empowering them to lead with greater innovation, resilience, and clarity under pressure.   Sharon’s work isn’t just about strategy; it’s about rewriting the story. She guides clients to turn the page from survival mode to a season of momentum, shifting their perspective on what is truly possible. By crafting new habits, mindsets, and strategic roadmaps, she helps them achieve outcomes aligned with their vision. Sharon Banfield Senior Level Executive Contributor HR Consultant & Strategic Coach Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY? Sharon Banfield HR Consultant & Strategic Coach Sharon Banfield, MAHRI, MINA, MISPA, MIICT, the founder of Ikonix Business Solutions, is an internationally accredited HR Consultant, Master NLP Practitioner, and coach. Drawing on over a decade as a business owner, she specialises in talent, innovation, and business and leadership development across the health, training, and care sectors. Many leaders see their teams held back by clunky systems, manual processes, and operational inefficiencies. Sharon addresses these challenges by streamlining operations, embedding people-first technology, and designing digital employee experiences. Her approach ensures operational improvements are not just implemented but are embraced, leading to transformed employee engagement, retention, and performance. Through this work, Sharon has become a trusted partner to several leading HR technology providers. Through her strategic coaching, Sharon empowers leaders to move beyond improvising on the fly and reactive firefighting to greater calm and confidence, to achieve results that clients once considered out of reach. This frees them from the daily grind, empowering them to lead with greater innovation, resilience, and clarity under pressure. Sharon’s work isn’t just about strategy; it’s about rewriting the story. She guides clients to turn the page from survival mode to a season of momentum, shifting their perspective on what is truly possible. By crafting new habits, mindsets, and strategic roadmaps, she helps them achieve outcomes aligned with their vision. All articles Leadership Are You Leading or Just Pushing Through Cognitive Overload? Many leaders have heard of cognitive overload, but few can define it clearly or recognise it in themselves early enough to see its impact. Are you functioning with clarity, or moving from one demand to the next... READ ARTICLE Leadership How to Restore Thinking Quality Under Pressure In high-pressure moments, do you ever notice your thinking narrowing, brain fog creeping in, or a concentration fracture? Or feel the urgent pull to act quickly before you’ve truly weighed the options? READ ARTICLE Leadership The Hidden Cognitive Cost of Unmanaged Pressure Pressure is unavoidable in leadership. It builds as deadlines tighten, expectations rise, and pace picks up. Decisions come faster, and leaders often see that speed as strength. It feels like performance... 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READ ARTICLE LOAD MORE CREA Global Awards presented to Sharon Banfield HR Consultant & Strategic Coach The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Daniel Ålund Selection Committee Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to Sharon Banfield HR Consultant & Strategic Coach Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others. Caroline Winkvist Editor-In-Chief Fredrik Elfqvist Selection Committee Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise. DO I QUALIFY?

From Replacement To Regeneration — Professor Paul Lee On What May Still Be Possible Before Joint Replacement From Replacement To Regeneration — Professor Paul Lee On What May Still Be Possible Before Joint Replacement Professor Paul Lee is a Harley Street Regenerative Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in cartilage and joint preservation. His work in helping patients understand what may still be possible before joint replacement has also shaped a broader systems-based approach to regeneration. Professor Paul Lee is a Harley Street Regenerative Orthopaedic Surgeon, Cartilage & Joint Preservation Specialist, and founder of the London Cartilage Clinic. He has been recognised as an ICRS Teaching Centre of Excellence for cartilage and joint preservation surgery for over 10 years. His work focuses on what may still be preserved, repaired, or regenerated before joint replacement becomes the default, and this clinical philosophy has also shaped his wider regeneration platform, Regen PhD. He is an Honorary Professor of Sports Medicine at the University of Lincoln, editor of Springer’s Musculoskeletal Regeneration Medicine , and author of the international Amazon #1 bestsellers Regeneration by Design and Practical Regeneration . He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, secured more than £1.3 million in research funding, and was recently recognised with a 20-year NHS long service award. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Health & Wellness Five Tips to Help You Leave Your Short Perimenopause Appointment with a Plan Most women who begin to experience perimenopausal symptoms don't see a menopause specialist, many don’t even see their OB-GYN. They see the doctor they know and who takes their insurance: their primary care... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Some Executives Need a Sober Companion Success has a polished exterior. The title, the tailored suit, the airport lounge access, the full calendar, the confidence in the boardroom. From the outside, executive life often appears aspirational... READ ARTICLE Business From Startup Chaos to Readiness to Scale and Why You Need Financial Governance When you start a business, you think about the market, product, and fundraising. Hearing the words "financial governance" definitely makes you think about something boring, unnecessary, and bureaucratic.... READ ARTICLE Mindset How to Stop Seeking Happiness Outside of Yourself, and Become Self-Sourced As a sensitive child growing up in an unstable household, I would constantly scan the room before I knew who to be. I would attune to those around me, my mother and my father, so I would know what I needed... READ ARTICLE Relationships Your Relationship with Yourself Is the Key to Healthy Relationships Relationships and the connections we create and nourish with those around us are among the most significant factors in human emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Relationships can be a major... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness The La Bubu Archetype and How Social Media Turns Imperfection Into Identity Every generation develops its own psychological patterns. Some are timeless, rooted in human nature, while others emerge from the environments we inhabit. Today, social media has become one... READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "If I weren't my kind of weird, I wouldn't live my kind of life; Embrace being different, being normal is overrated." Jeffrey A. Epps, MBA, Digital Nomad, Marketer, Investor, Educator Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast From Replacement to Regeneration – Brainz Podcast with Professor Paul Lee Professor Paul Lee, orthopedic surgeon and specialist in regenerative medicine, joins the Brainz Magazine podcast for a powerful conversation on joint health, cartilage, and the future of regeneration in modern medicine. In this episode, he challenges the common belief that cartilage cannot heal, explaining why regeneration is not only possible but often overlooked before patients are guided toward joint replacement. Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience, Paul shares a new perspective on preserving function and intervening earlier. The conversation explores the science behind cartilage, the role of the wider musculoskeletal system, and how engineering, medicine, and innovation come together in his work. Paul also breaks down the difference between real regenerative medicine and hype, and what patients should be aware of when navigating this rapidly growing space. This is an insightful and practical episode for anyone interested in long-term joint health, prevention, and what’s truly possible before replacement becomes the default path. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive

Lee Solomon on Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, and Breaking Free From OCD Lee Solomon on Intrusive Thoughts, Compulsions, and Breaking Free From OCD Lee Solomon is an OCD specialist, therapist, educator, and founder of Solomon Psychiatrics. Based in Tampa, Florida, he works with teens and adults living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). His professional work is inseparable from lived experience. After spending years trapped by unwanted thoughts about harming the people he loved, Lee found the language and treatment that helped him understand what was happening. He went on to become the therapist he once needed but could not find. THE FULL INTERVIEW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive Article Highlights Mindset How to Stay Aligned When Life Feels Like It’s Going Wrong When relationships become difficult, money feels uncertain, or life simply does not go to plan, it is easy to lose confidence in ourselves along with our sense of inner stability. But alignment is not about... READ ARTICLE Business The Hidden Anxiety of Success and Why High Achievers Still Feel Out of Control On paper, everything looks perfect. The business is thriving, the title is impressive, and the bank account is secure. Yet inside, there’s a constant hum of tension, a feeling that if you stop pushing, everything... READ ARTICLE Relationships Why You Don’t Get Over a Man by Getting Under the Next One After a breakup, the temptation to seek attention from someone new can feel like a shortcut to feeling wanted again, but distraction is not the same as healing. A dating sabbatical can create the space... READ ARTICLE Mindset Why Flourishing Needs More Than One Good Habit When it comes to wellbeing, we are often searching for the golden solution. The perfect morning routine. The ideal meditation practice. The latest food trend. The exercise programme that promises... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Why Weight Training Should Be a Staple in Your Fitness Routine In a world saturated with cardio classes and trendy workouts, weight training often takes a backseat. However, don’t underestimate its significance, lifting weights isn’t just for bodybuilders, it's... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Healing Heartbreak and 7 Steps to a Whole-Hearted State Wondering why your heartbreak is hard to heal? In this article, a Chinese medicine practitioner introduces practical steps for reconnecting with your whole heart. This pathway explores how to use... READ ARTICLE Quote of the week "Listening isn't a promise to agree. It's a commitment to understand." Joe Patneaude, Executive Coach Leadership Why Brilliant Leaders Keep Repeating the Same Invisible Patterns Some of the most intelligent, accomplished and self-aware leaders still find themselves repeating behaviours they have already analysed, discussed and tried to change. The issue is rarely a lack of... READ ARTICLE Business The Language the Money Speaks A loan agreement crosses a desk in Central. It runs to ninety pages. Every clause from “conditions precedent,” “representations and warranties,” to “events of default” is in English, though the borrower’s... READ ARTICLE Business When Clarity Becomes Aligned Action You may already know what needs to happen next. The question is whether you trust yourself enough to move. There comes a point when clarity is no longer the thing you are waiting for. You... READ ARTICLE Health & Wellness Before You Were Born, Your Body Was Already Listening What if your story began before you had a voice? Before your first breath, before your first cry, before your first memory? We often speak about trauma as something that happens after birth. The... READ ARTICLE Brainz Expert Panel How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence Expert Panelists are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within the areas of Business, Mindset, Leadership, Lifestyle, and Sustainability. Members of The Brainz Magazine community of experts will share their best tips, advice, ideas, and hacks within different topics. 1. Own your impact Emotional intelligence isn’t about managing emotions so everyone feels good; it’s about understanding the difference between what you meant and what actually happened. If you intended to hit someone in the face and they’re screaming about their bloody lip, you don’t get to argue the impact. And if you didn’t intend harm, emotional intelligence is what makes you pause, assess the damage, and choose the next best step. People experience impact differently, and leaders who ignore that create unnecessary risk. The work isn’t defending your intention – it’s owning your influence. READ THE FULL ARTICLE Brainz podcast Certainty Can’t Fix OCD, But This Can - Brainz Podcast with Lee Solomon OCD specialist, therapist, educator and founder of The OCD Therapists, Lee Solomon joins the Brainz Podcast to explore one of the world’s most misunderstood mental-health conditions: obsessive-compulsive disorder. Drawing on his own lived experience and his work supporting clients, Lee reveals why OCD is about far more than being tidy or organised, and why intrusive thoughts can feel so frighteningly real. LISTEN NOW Next Issue Previous Issue Back to Archive