Practical Neuroscience for Coaches and Leaders: Brain-Based Confidence with Dr. Irena O'Brien
From The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset by The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Ltd
April 8, 2026 · 37 min
About this episode
Dr. Irena O'Brien discusses how neuroscience can be applied to build lasting confidence and facilitate personal transformation.
To grab more from Irena: https://loveneuroscience.com/confidence . What if you could use real neuroscience—not pop psychology—to build lasting confidence and help others transform? In this science-backed episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Irena O'Brien, cognitive neuroscientist, former CPA, and founder of The Neuroscience School, to explore how coaches, leaders, and helping professionals can use neuroscience in ways that actually hold up in the brain and in the real world. Dr. O'Brien brings a unique, no-nonsense perspective from her background as a CPA combined with her PhD in cognitive neuroscience—meaning she cuts through the fluff and teaches practical, evidence-based strategies that create real change. She reveals what's actually happening in the brain during confidence building, habit change, and personal transformation—and what common "neuroscience" advice is complete nonsense. To grab more from Irena: https://loveneuroscience.com/confidence .
People in this episode
Host: The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Ltd
Guest: Dr. Irena O'Brien
Topics covered
- neuroscience
- confidence building
- coaching
- personal transformation
- evidence-based strategies
Keywords
- neuroscience
- confidence
- coaching
- personal development
- cognitive neuroscience
- habit change
- evidence-based
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Neuroscience School
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