Formal training and constant research in psychology and neuroscience back my promise to act as a catalyst for your Human Intelligence.
The next thought I had after I decided to exit corporate life and become a coach, was that I needed to become an expert in human nature. A mere coaching certification was not going to
cut it. What makes people tick? How do we work, what is our “user manual”? I started with the academic route: got a B.Sc. in Psychology, right from the basics.
Today, 17 years and hundreds of books, courses and podcasts after, from neuroscience research to pop-psychology and personal development gurus, I still state that psychology is not
quite fully a science. You should see the shock on people’s faces…
If not so, why are there still hundreds of theories and models (partial and/or inaccurate truths) that psychologists, psychotherapists, leadership consultants, and coaches use? Some
are highly intellectual and sophisticated (and marketed). There is nothing that, when people put their mind to it, cannot be made complicated.
I’ve reviewed most of them and stopped at one ”model”, a very empirical but solid one, that has also got a lot of traction in the scientific world, lately. Truth is, in fact, much
simpler and has that duh! (obvious) ring to it.
We’ll look at Human Intelligence in 4 dimensions, in a system:
- we exist in a body and act through that body
- we think and learn
- we feel and relate to others
- we have this unique gift of self-reflection, observing and talking to ourselves from a higher self, spirit (source of wisdom and values)
And the brain orchestrates them all. That’s where neuroscience comes in, revealing how it all connects, thus, helping psychology finalize its becoming as a science:
one accurate, testable, consistent, and predictive theory of mind.
IQ – Thinking, learning
EQ – Feeling, relating
BQ – Health, actions
SQ – Identity, higher self
Don’t be fooled by its simplicity. There is much depth and complexity to it. That’s why accurate psychology and neuroscience knowledge will allow us to navigate smoothly through the
intricacies of the human system.
I will sleekly facilitate insight that will make you see things clearly and think differently; and feel and relate differently (to circumstances, other people, or
yourself). Some insights – very powerful, truly wow! But that’s not the most important part of coaching. Insights and inspiration are now common currency, you can get plenty from
books, conferences, podcasts, social media, or AIs.
Here’s where HI coaching fully kicks in: translating these insights into specific actions that will move the needle towards what you want. Small action first, if need be, or massive
action for the ones born ready; but always bolder and smarter.
What’s that? You’re not sure you can take those bold actions? You mean your vision will stay daylight dreaming and your frustrations will keep hunting you as nightmares?
Yes, you can, you will! That’s where SQ kicks in, the most prized intelligence you’ll develop: to guide yourself by your identity, purpose, values and virtues. One key virtue
of your character? The power of your word – to yourself, first of all! That will enable you to grow some (more) grit and steel to dream big and act bigger.
I’ll hold you to that. I’ll be by your side, I’ll have your back and, in front of you, I’ll shine your light. All around, like an invisible cocoon; soft, but uncomfortably tight.
That’s where metamorphosis happens. That’s where a caterpillar grows wings, to fly high in the sky as a butterfly. (mega-pun intended!)
C.P Limited to you!
HI was, is, and will be the ultimate form of intelligence. And being a human is the ultimate experience. Beat this, AI!
