Episode Overview

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price dives into the cutting-edge neuroscience behind high-performance leadership. Joined by Carissa Collazo and Dr. Ron Bonnstetter from the Mind Science Center, they explore how brain scans, emotional regulation, and self-awareness can radically improve decision-making and stress management.

Through engaging discussion and real-world examples, Suzie, Carissa, and Dr. Ron unpack how leaders can literally see their brain in action, and retrain it to respond with clarity rather than chaos. From building mental resilience to becoming the CEO of your own brain, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help leaders at every level transform from reactive to intentional.

Whether you're leading a team or simply aiming to lead yourself better, this conversation will help you train your brain and elevate your game.

Read the transcript for Episode 129 below to discover how science-backed coaching can help you master your mindset and lead with purpose.

Takeaways of Episode #129 ---

• See Your Brain to Change Your Brain Through a powerful three-step approach—see it, train it, change it—the Mind Science Center uses TTI assessments and EEG scans to make the invisible visible. Leaders can literally see how their brain responds to stress and emotion, allowing for highly customized coaching that strengthens mental clarity and emotional control.
• Emotional Regulation Is the New Superpower This program bridges neuroscience, coaching, and real-world leadership challenges to help individuals build the neural pathways that lead to better self-regulation. The result? Clearer decision-making, calmer reactions under pressure, and enhanced productivity—skills that define high-performing leaders today.
• Self-Awareness Fuels Sustainable SuccessWhether you're a CEO or an emerging leader, growth starts with understanding your emotional responses and biases. With measurable before-and-after brain scans, this approach provides tangible proof of progress, reinforcing that lasting change comes from the inside out—through self-reflection, personal responsibility, and deliberate mindset shifts.

Episode Recap:

Suzie Price explores the neuroscience of leadership with Carissa Collazo and Dr. Ron Bonnstetter from the Mind Science Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Together, they reveal how brain imaging, emotional intelligence, and customized coaching are revolutionizing how leaders manage stress, make decisions, and show up with greater clarity.

Through their groundbreaking program, leaders literally see their brain activity using EEG scans, uncovering how stress and emotional triggers impact their performance. Carissa walks listeners through the Mind Science Center’s three-step process—See Your Brain, Train Your Brain, Change Your Life—while Dr. Ron adds depth with stories from his decades of research and global neuroscience work.

Suzie, Carissa, and Dr. Ron dive into the science behind emotional regulation, the power of self-awareness, and how mindset coaching builds stronger neural pathways for better focus and resilience. They discuss how data-driven insights and reflection can transform how we lead ourselves and others.

The episode wraps up with a compelling Wellbeing 2.0 segment from Douglas White, CEO of Soul-Integrated Athletics, who reminds us that emotional mastery isn't about suppression—it's about awareness. His message echoes the episode’s central theme: When you train your brain, you transform your game.

In this episode:

[00:13:56] Suzie Price: “Training your brain to take a different path requires repetition. You need specific focus and consistency—that’s what helps rewire lifelong patterns.”

[00:20:51] Dr. Ron Bonnstetter: “EEG scans let us see how the brain is operating in real time. Every frequency tells a story about how you’re processing information.”

[00:27:10] Dr. Ron Bonnstetter: “Our emotions control us up to 95% of the time. Most of our decisions are made emotionally—then rationalized later.”

[00:29:40] Carissa Collazo: “Clients start leaning into these practices naturally. They realize they’re navigating life differently—and that’s when the transformation begins.”

[00:48:57] Carissa Collazo: “We track our steps and sleep—now imagine doing the same for your brain. The future of intentional living is measurable.”

[01:14:17] Douglas White: “There’s wisdom in the body. That gut feeling? That’s your intuition speaking. And learning to trust it is part of your leadership growth.”