Neuroscience-informed coach Alison Blackler joins Alastair to explain why generational friction may feel personal, but why it usually isn’t.
In this fascinating episode she helps us understand how the brain’s threat response shapes communication, why certainty increases conflict, and how curiosity and empowerment create calmer, higher-performing teams.
Alison Blackler Takeaways:
- Communication styles are data, not attacks
- Curiosity interrupts generational bias
- Over-helping can undermine confidence
- Explicit norms reduce friction
- Calm brains perform better
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