Delve into the critical topic of sleep with guest Russ Riendeau, examining its underestimated impact on health and particular relevance to coaches. Using insights from science, you’ll learn strategies to improve sleep habits and the profound benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she does in her professional programs, Irena “un-complicates” neuroscience and teaches practical, evidence-based tools and strategies that listeners can use in their coaching practices.

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead. It’s a badge of honor.”

— Russ Riendeau

Russ Riendeau, PhD, is a writer, author, music composer, TEDx presenter, Mayo Clinic-trained Wellness Coach, and visual artist who shares perspectives that guide others to discover their own hidden talents. He continues to explore boundaries in the creative arts and literary world, creating curious works of all kinds alongside his ongoing research in behavioral science and the creative process.

A member of the American Psychological Association and Archaeological Institute of America, Dr. Riendeau is a behavioral scientist with a doctorate in psychology and frequent keynote speaker on psychology-related topics for business innovation. Since 1985, he has been an executive search professional and founder of New Frontier Search Company.

In addition to his creative endeavors, Russ has long held a passion for motorcycles, running, aviation, and golf — the latter for which he is now a certified Titleist Performance Institute Expert Coach Level 1. Russ lives with his wife, Cheryl, in St. Charles, Illinois, in the United States.

Dr. Irena O’Brien teaches coaches and care professionals how to achieve better results for their clients through neuroscience.

She is the founder of Neuroscience School, which helps practitioners understand and apply insights from cutting-edge neuroscience research. She loves seeing her students gain confidence in their ability to evaluate neuroscience findings and use them successfully in their own practices. Her Certificate Program in Neuroscience is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for Continuing Coaching Education credit.

Dr. O’Brien has studied neuroscience for 25 years and holds a Ph.D. in the field from the Université du Quebec à Montréal (UQAM), where she did brain-imaging studies. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at the Centre for Language, Mind, and Brain at McGill University.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Dr. Irena O’Brien’s website: The Neuroscience School
Russ’s website: New Frontier Coaching
Russ’s white paper: America’s Wake-Up Call: The Hidden Cost of Poor Sleep

Credits:
Host: Dr. Irena O’Brien
Producer: Andrew Chapman
Audio Editor: Marvin del Rosario
Executive Producer: Danny Iny
Music Soundscape: Chad Michael Snavely
Making our hosts sound great: Home Brew Audio

Music credits:
Track Title: Sneaker Smeaker
Artist: Avocado Junkie
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: Coo Coos
Artist: Dresden, The Flamingo
Writer: Matthew Wigton
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Track Title: In This Light
Artist: Sounds Like Sander
Writer: Sander Kalmeijer
Publisher: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTION

Special effects credits:
24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.

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