In this episode, Coach Chris sits down with Scott Winter—facilitator, consultant, and founder of Brain-Friendly Dynamics and Collaborative Commons—to explore what it means to build resilience in both people and communities. From guiding organizations through strategic transformation to supporting the rebuilding of Paradise, California, after the Camp Fire, Scott’s work is about helping groups thrive in complexity.

We dive into the principles of brain-friendly facilitation, the power of group flow, and what it takes to shift from fear-based to creative-based action. Scott shares insights on emotional resilience, the weight of unspoken baggage, and why true leadership often begins with the simple phrase: “You go first.”

Along the way, we connect these lessons to practices like meditation, breathwork, cold exposure, and ultradistance challenges—tools that train the individual mind while also shaping how we show up in teams, organizations, and communities.

This conversation is about capacity, courage, and the ripples of kind actions.

Learn more about Scott’s work at: LINKEDIN

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