T2 Hubcast

In this episode James Cooper and Rich McCarthy discusses how to manage the biological and psychological factors that influence professional performance. The conversation centers on navigating high-pressure situations by understanding the brain's internal systems.James brakes down the "Chimp Paradox" model by Dr. Steve Peters, which identifies three primary systems in the brain:The Chimp (Limbic System): The emotional centre that reacts to feelings and is five times stronger and faster than the human brain.The Human (Frontal Lobe): The logical side that handles facts, truths, and reasoning, but requires 60 to 90 seconds to fully engage in a situation.The Computer: A background "hard drive" of memory that both the Chimp and Human pull from during various scenarios.Since the "Chimp" cannot be controlled, only managed, James and Rich introduce the ABC technique to help the logical brain take over:A - Acknowledge: Recognising the current situation and the emotions being felt.B - B