No More Boring Learning by Brain Bakery Jeanne Bakker

In this episode of "No More Boring Learning," hosts Ravi and Jeanne delve into the fascinating world of cognitive dissonance. As they unpack this psychological phenomenon, they explore how our brains handle conflicting beliefs and the challenges it presents in personal growth and leadership. They explain how cognitive dissonance can prevent change, using everyday examples and insights into human behavior to illustrate the point. This discussion is particularly invaluable for anyone in leaders...

Imagine if every piece of advice you've ever received came with a "best before" date or a truthfulness rating. 🌟 From the gems that push you to greatness to the ones that make you wonder if you're secretly being pranked, navigating advice can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack... while blindfolded.The Avalanche of Unsolicited WisdomEver felt bombarded by advice from all corners, including from people you're pretty sure don't even know your last name? It's like everyone's suddenly...

Does this sound familiar? When you start working on a task but do not complete it, you keep thinking about the unfinished work and have the urge to go back even if you are doing something else? You are reading a book...and you can't out it down until you get to the end of the chapter? Finishing that level on your favourite video game, before switching off?What is that? It's a psychological phenomenon named after Bluma Zeigarnik, a Lithuanian psychologist who first studied it ...

Personality tests are popular because they offer insights into oneself and others, they can give career guidance and team building, and sometimes even provide entertainment. They're easy to access, understand, and share, making them appealing to a broad audience. We have all done them! Jeanne urges listeners to be smart when picking a personality test. She wants people to know the facts and not just trust something because it's popular. By understanding the science behind personality tes...

Your heartbeat is fast, you feel a little shaky and you can feel your face getting hot and red. Does this sound familiar! Well anyone who has had to give a training, presentation, a keynote… may have at some point felt like this. It is normal and doesn’t last.However the typical advice you get when you are feeling like this is, take some deep breaths and calm down. Which comes from a good place, but doesn’t always help.What if there was a better way, using science?In this short and informativ...

🎉 Let’s shake up the world of openings and transitions! We discuss the three reasons why it's time to ditch the dull and challenge the traditional ways of opening trainings. Then, Jeanne shares five exciting ways to ensure you never fall back into old habits. Get ready for a fun and inspiring journey that will leave you energized and motivated.💡 Discover why engaging your participants from start to finish is essential. Jeanne challenges the notion that as adults we really don’t need mundane a...