The Role our Brain Plays in Creating Space for Innovation with Dr Mark Williams

The most important asset in any organisation is… the brains of your people!

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Mark Williams, a Neuroscientist, Author, International Speaker and Facilitator and Director of Rethinking the Brain. Mark’s passion lies in  improving learning, productivity, and wellbeing. 

He is an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years experience conducting behavioural and brain IMAGING research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles. Mark has been awarded numerous high profile fellowships and grants, and worked both at MIT in the USA and at universities in Australia.

Mark and I discuss: 

• How cognitive load resulting from excessive administrative tasks impacts educators' ability to engage in innovative teaching methods 
• What strategies or cognitive adjustments help mitigate the negative effects on creativity and problem-solving
• The neuroscience behind how constant time pressures affect educators' cognitive functions
• Ways we can use this understanding to help teachers use their energy better for both their regular tasks and for thinking creatively
• And much more!

Thank you for coming on this journey to create a better future for our life long learners!

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Connect with Mark:
Website - https://www.drmarkwilliams.com/
LinkedIn: Mark Williams
Email: drmark@drmarkwilliams.com