The Balanced Leader Podcast

The Wellbeing Equation: Insights from Neuroscience with Jeff McKeon

January 28, 2024 Rob Hills Episode 6
The Wellbeing Equation: Insights from Neuroscience with Jeff McKeon
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The Balanced Leader Podcast
The Wellbeing Equation: Insights from Neuroscience with Jeff McKeon
Jan 28, 2024 Episode 6
Rob Hills
In this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, guest Jeff McKeon, Chief Growth Officer at Neurocapability, shares his insights on the interplay between neuroscience, leadership, and employee wellbeing. Jeff emphasises the importance of self-regulation, emotional awareness, and the necessity of changing toxic leadership models. 

He provides tips for fostering better employee wellbeing, such as cultivating a positive mindset and implementing a daily breathing routine. We talk about the new legislative standard ISO45003 and how that will shape Australia's work culture as the standard holds employers more accountable for their employees wellbeing. We also touch on the significance of habit formation in personal growth and organisational productivity.



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In this episode of The Balanced Leader Podcast, guest Jeff McKeon, Chief Growth Officer at Neurocapability, shares his insights on the interplay between neuroscience, leadership, and employee wellbeing. Jeff emphasises the importance of self-regulation, emotional awareness, and the necessity of changing toxic leadership models. 

He provides tips for fostering better employee wellbeing, such as cultivating a positive mindset and implementing a daily breathing routine. We talk about the new legislative standard ISO45003 and how that will shape Australia's work culture as the standard holds employers more accountable for their employees wellbeing. We also touch on the significance of habit formation in personal growth and organisational productivity.



Introduction
Jeff's background
Reflecting on life after a near death experience
Jeff's pivot into neuroscience
The importance of neuroscience for leaders
PTSD is not a disorder, it's a response to something we weren't prepared for
The quickest way to calm yourself down
The importance of self awareness and self regulation
ISO45003 and it's implications for leaders
The future of workplace wellbeing
The neuroscience of habit formation
The importance of mindset in wellbeing
Practical tips for leaders to enhance their wellbeing