Ep. 45: Understand the brain. Neuroscience at work. With Dr. Helena Boschi

In this episode of the podcast, Carlo Pignataro met with Helena Boschi.
Dr. Helena Boschi is a psychologist who focuses on applied neuroscience in the work place.
Her particular areas of interest include the brain and behaviour, our emotional and rational neural networks, and how to improve our cognitive abilities in order to get the best out of our own and others’ brainpower.
Helena has also researched the influence of cognitive biases and corporate psychopathy across different organisations.
Recently, she investigated the impact of chronic, work-induced stress on brain function and published a book called Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Our Brain to Get the Best Out of Ourselves and Others.
Listening to this interview you will learn:
Why groups need psychological safety.
Why human beings hate being wrong.
What makes us desire luxury goods.
How to avoid being overwhelmed by information
The secret to sleeping well and making better decisions