What if the most transformative breakthroughs in coaching, leadership, and education happen not in isolation, but when we witness each other’s growth in real time?
Each year, I am reminded that the most profound shifts occur when we step into community, share our stories, and allow ourselves to be seen as both learners and leaders.
This is the heartbeat of the Neuro Leader Academy: a global gathering of coaches, educators, and visionaries committed to integrating neuroscience into their practice—not as a distant theory, but as an embodied, relational force for change.
THE SCIENCE OF SHOWCASE: WHY WE LEARN BEST IN COMMUNITY
Neuroscience reveals that our brains are wired for social learning. The concept of co-regulation—the way we influence and are influenced by others’ nervous systems—means that witnessing another’s breakthrough can spark new neural pathways in our own mind-brain-body system. Research on self-directed neuroplasticity (Zeine, 2024) and Mentor Mindsets (Yeager, 2024) shows that observing the growth, courage, and adaptability of others primes our own circuits for change.
This is why I’m so passionate about creating spaces for shared learning and authentic connection. We'll gather to experience mini-presentations— 3-5 minute windows into lived experiences of super-regulators, thought leaders, healers and helpers. Being a part of events like this help us activate the networks in our brain that support empathy, curiosity, and possibility.
JOIN THE GLOBAL NEURO LEADER SHOWCASE: FREE EVENT
On Tuesday, September 23rd, I invite you to a unique online event: the Neuro Leader Showcase. This gathering spotlights the coaches, leaders, and educators who have been part of the Neuro Leader Academy this year. Each will share a short, powerful presentation on how they’re integrating neuroscience into their work—modeling self-regulation, systems thinking, and resilience as living practices, not just buzzwords.
- What: Series of short (3–5 minute) presentations—think of it as a TED-style event, but deeply relational and interactive.
- Who: Coaches, leaders, and educators from around the world sharing real-world applications of neuroscience.
- When: Tuesday, September 23rd
- Where: Online (global access)
- Cost: FREE
Register and learn more about the event on the Showcase event page.
WHY THIS MATTERS: FROM KNOWING TO EMBODIED LEADERSHIP
So many of us are searching for ways to bridge the gap between knowing and doing, between theory and lived experience. The truth is, embodied knowledge—the ability to translate neuroscience into everyday actions, relationships, and systems—requires us to step into the arena with others.
Our Neuro Leader Community is dedicated to this mission. We practice what I call micro-shifts: small, intentional shifts in perspective about how we regulate our emotions, connect with others, and create psychological safety. These are the building blocks of transformative leadership, whether you’re coaching clients, teaching students, or leading teams.
REFLECT ON YOUR OWN 'MICRO-SHOWCASE' 🙂
As you read this, I invite you to pause and reflect:
- What is one insight or practice you’ve learned about your own mind-brain-body system this year?
- If you had just three minutes to share it with others, what would you say? How might your story spark growth in someone else?
- How could you create more opportunities for shared learning—whether in your team, your classroom, or your family?
UPCOMING CONTENT: THE SCIENCE OF EMBODIED SYSTEMS
Stay tuned for the next episode of the Mindset Neuroscience Podcast, where we'll explore the science of revenge and forgiveness... how neuroscience can help us build our relationships into ones that shape neural growth and resilience.
For those ready to go deeper, enrollment for the Super Regulators Master Cohort is now open. Discover how you can become part of a research-backed learning community committed to growth mindset, self-regulation, and systems thinking. A free workshop on Mindset Myths, Mistakes and Mastery will be the introduction to this Master Class - details coming soon.
REFERENCES & FURTHER EXPLORATION
- Neuro Leader Community Overview
- Showcase Event Details
- Super Regulators Master Cohort Enrollment
- Recent Articles & Resources
- Additional references cited above found here
With love,
Stefanie
Stefanie Faye
Human Systems Intelligence & Resilience
Brain Mapping + Consultant for enhanced performance
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Additional References
- Zeine, Foojan & Jafari, Nicole & Nami, Mohammad & Blum, Kenneth. (2024). Awareness Integration Theory A Psychological and Genetic Path to Self-Directed Neuroplasticity. Health Sciences Review. 11.
- Schwartz, J. M., Stapp, H. P., & Beauregard, M. (2005). Quantum physics in neuroscience and psychology: a neurophysical model of mind-brain interaction. Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences, 360(1458), 1309–1327.
- Yeager, D (2024) 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier
