Mindfulness, Flow & Coaching—Oh, My!

[Kim Menig joined the Happy Brain Science team in 2018. She’s an International Coach Federation (ICF) member. ] As a (nerdy) teenager in the 90’s, I remember feeling a little sad that the mysteries of the human mind might be fully unraveled by the time I was an adult. Given the explosive rate of psychology read more…

Positive Psychology & Coaching: A Practical Framework

Do you often ask constructive questions (rather than give straight advice) in work conversations? If so, you may be putting positive psychology and coaching skills into action! A coaching approach, whether formal or informal, offers many potential benefits. At Happy Brain Science, we’re particularly interested in how positive psychology — the science of flourishing — read more…

5 Powerful Communication Tips from Professional Coaching

[Kim Menig joined the Happy Brain Science team in 2018. She brings 15+ years of experience in nonprofit program management. She’s an International Coach Federation (ICF) member.] Coaching: Crossover Thrills & Skills Have you ever met with a personal, professional, or executive coach (or wondered what it would be like)? Or have you ever thought read more…

Schedule the Life You Want

This guest post is by Kacy Minnis, a member of Happy Brain Science’s first “Leading For Happiness” coaching group. Life/Work Balance I chose to participate in the coaching group with the goal of finding a better life/work balance. (Yes, life/work, instead of work/life balance.) My more specific goal was to make sure I’m allowing myself read more…