Angus Fletcher, PhD, is a renowned story scientist who’s innovative research connects neuroscience, creativity, and human potential.

This is a fun and engaging interview that’s jam-packed with practical guidance for navigating the plot twists of your life.

His new book is the instant national bestseller, 'Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know', which explores the four primal powers we all possess:

• intuition
• imagination
• common sense
• emotion

We talk about how cultivating these powers ignites in us an empowered sense of purpose and possibility.

Angus also shares what his research has revealed about:

• • the importance of narrative in how we make meaning of life
  • how embracing conflict and exceptionality can lead to groundbreaking innovation
  • how reframing negative experiences connects us with a sense of wonder
  • computers vs. human intelligence ~ and why AI can never replace us
  • embracing anxiety as a signal to awaken our creativity
  • understanding the intelligence of intense emotions like fear, anger grief and shame
  • the power of believing in the goodness of life
  • how integrating our difficult experiences is the foundation of resilience
  • how our capacity for storytelling is our greatest asset
  • how to re-ignite and accelerate innovation

Join us for an enlightening conversation that uncovers the hidden intelligence within us all.

LINKS:

Angus website: https://www.angusfletcher.co/

You can take the primal power quiz at: https://www.operationhuman.com/diagnostic

Angus Fletcher (PhD Yale) is Professor and Director of the Fisher College of Business Leadership Initiative at the Ohio State University. His research has been called "mind blowing" by Malcolm Gladwell and "life changing" by Brene Brown and has been supported by institutions from the National Science Foundation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2023, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for "groundbreaking research" with US Special Operations. His most recent book is the instant national bestseller, Primal Intelligence.

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I so loved this dialogue with beloved Zen teacher, author and award winning mediator Diane Musho Hamilton.

This conversation is for you if you want to learn practical tools for courageous conflict resolution and discover how to transform your anger, fear and grief into potent sources of insight and wisdom.

We explore:

• the distinction between 'waking up' and 'growing up, and how to do both
• why and how to trust even your most challenging emotions
• how to access the trustworthy guidance that comes from true presence
• ways to skillfully navigate the current intensity of political and societal chaos
• how to work with the distinct energies of sameness and difference to know exactly what is needed in difficult conversations
• how to cultivate a sense of wellbeing through a regular mindfulness practice

Join us for an enlightening discussion that blends spiritual practice and the essential skills of human development.

LINKS:

Diane Musho Hamilton website

Two Arrows Zen Center and courses

“Waking Up and Growing Up: Spiritual Cross Training for an Evolving World”

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Ryan Leech was a pro trials mountain biker for 25 years, performing thousands of stunt shows for the likes of Crankworx, Red Bull, and Cirque du Soleil, and also holds an Integral Master Coach™ certification.

Ryan offers insight into the complexities of risk and identifies 6 unique flow states, how to cultivate a relationship with uncertainty, the transformative impact of yoga and embodiment on his approach to riding, and the importance of learning and curiosity in both sports and life.

We also look at the role of generosity on our path of personal evolution and discuss the digital age's influence on our attention and the need to consciously cultivate agency, curiosity and presence when we’re online.

03:23 Facing Uncertainty and Fear

19:31 Exploring Risk and Personal Growth

32:31 The Concept of Flow

41:12 The Fascination with Risk and Its Consequences

42:31 The Trap of Attention Capture in the Digital Age

48:26 Exploring 5 Different Types of Flow States

56:39 The Importance of Curiosity and Presence

01:02:03 The Philosophy of Continuous Learning and Growth

01:12:53 The Role of Generosity in Our Personal Evolution

Links:

Ryan Leech website

Ryan's incredible forest trials video

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The story that launched the ethos:

• Tracking Yes - A Guide to Everyday Magic