Shannon Connor3 min readImplicit Memory Can Be a Real B*tchOur brain-body system, via the enteric nervous system (the vagus nerve) act as an “anticipation machine” that continually prepares itself...
Shannon Connor2 min readA quick trick to reduce stressThere’s a reciprocal relationship between emotional states and breathing. If we’re not breathing well, we get stressed. And if we’re...
Shannon Connor2 min readAu contraire mind over matterWe all want to be that cool, calm, collected person. Unflappable in high stakes environments. Like Tom Brady looking left while bombing...
Shannon Connor2 min readWhat happens in Vagus stays in VagusThe vagus nerve is an important, but rarely discussed, part of our periphery nervous system that controls and monitors all our vital...
Shannon Connor2 min readBad tacos are why I'm stressed?Every millisecond, our 86 billion neurons are interpreting and responding to the inundation of sensory input from our bodies and...
Shannon Connor2 min readNonverbal Cues and Presenting OurselvesI’ve talked about tapping into your personal power via your posture and why that’s important for showing up as your best. Feelings of...
Shannon Connor2 min readRemember Who The F You AreI have a sticky note on my bathroom mirror that says, “remember who the fuck you are”. It’s easy to doubt yourself when starting a...
Shannon Connor2 min readPosture isn't just about looking goodI’m often asked what one, easy thing people can do to feel better throughout the day and my answer is always the same: check your...
Shannon Connor2 min readMy Passion Is Now My BusinessNeuroscience-based, executive performance coaching I recently spent a year in and out of the hospital, having seven surgeries to heal...