Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Let's face it, life is uncomfortable. Whether it's interacting with other humans (or trying to), going after our goals and improving our lives, or understanding other people's perspectives, preferences and proclivities, being able to face the discomforts in life with courage, compassion, confidence and resilience will make life a lot more enjoyable! So join me as we DANCE IN THE DISCOMFORT ZONE! We'll explore new ideas, learn how to build our confidence, courage and resilience, and laugh a little too, because life is serious enough. We need a little cha cha, and a little ha ha every once in a while! Welcome to the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney!
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney
Flip the Script: How Cognitive Flexibility Drives Success and Leadership with Dr. Matt Zakreski
š Bend, Donāt Break: Unlocking the Power of Cognitive Flexibility with Dr. Matt Zakreski! š
Lifeās curveballs got you stuck? Rigid responses dragging you down? Fear not! In this electrifying episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, your fearless host Anne Bonney teams up with the brilliant and oh-so-relatable Dr. Matt Zakreski, a clinical psychologist whoās rewriting the playbook on neurodivergence, empathy, and how to seriously level up your cognitive game.
š¤Æ Whatās Cognitive Flexibility, Anyway?
Itās your secret weapon for navigating life like a ninjaāflipping perspectives, breaking free of assumptions, and seeing possibilities where others see problems. Anne and Dr. Matt break it all down with humor, heart, and a big olā dose of real talk.
š§ Brains of All Shapes and Sizes
Dr. Matt, the ultimate cheerleader for ādifferent brainsā (think autism, ADHD, giftedness, and dyslexia), serves up insights thatāll make you rethink what it means to truly understand others. Spoiler alert: It starts with ditching the neurotypical mold and leaning into empathy.
š Stay Curious, My Friends
Curiosity isnāt just for catsāitās your cognitive superpower! Anne and Dr. Matt share jaw-dropping examples of how asking āWhat else could be true?ā can defuse tension and open doors you didnāt even know existed.
š¬ When Setbacks Strike
Dr. Matt spills the tea on a hilarious bartending blunder and how his managerās rigid response made things worse. He flips the script with a better, more flexible way to handle failure, turning facepalm moments into gold-star growth opportunities. Perfect for all you people leaders out there.
š” Game On: Practical Hacks for Everyday Life
Here's our favorite part of the episode. Try Dr. Mattās āGuess the Storyā game, where you dream up alternative explanations for peopleās behavior. Itās like CrossFit for your empathetic braināminus the burpees. (thank goodness because burpees are terrible.)
š Key Takeaways to Transform Your Life:
- Cognitive flexibility = empathy, adaptability, and next-level success.
- Curiosity isnāt optional; itās essential.
- Failures? Theyāre just the universeās way of handing you a learning moment.
- Perspective-taking is the cheat code for better relationships and smoother sailing through lifeās challenges.
So, what are you waiting for? Smash that play button, grab your favorite beverage, and get ready to dance through discomfort with Anne and Dr. Matt. Because lifeās better when you bend instead of break. ššŗ
Want more from Dr Matt?
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Go get Dr Matt's book; The Neurdiversity Playbook. https://www.drmattzakreski.com/the-neurodiversity-playbook
Matthew "Dr. Matt" Zakreski, PsyD is a professional speaker and clinical psychologist who specializes in working with neurodivergent (gifted, 2e, ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc.) people. He has spoken nearly a thousand times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent people in all walks of life, from schools to college