In one of my 2024 Love Learning You podcast episodes, I had the privilege of speaking with certified Neuromindfulness™ expert, trainer, and coach Magda Tabac. As someone deeply invested in the intersection of neuroscience, stress management, and communication, Magda’s journey and insights offer powerful tools for anyone navigating personal or professional challenges.
I've compiled some key takeaways from our conversation:
Magda’s journey began in corporate life, where a demanding career eventually led to burnout. This pivotal moment forced her to re-evaluate her purpose and sparked her transition into neuroscience, emotional assertiveness, and stress management training. Her story reminds us of the importance of tuning into our inner needs and aligning our work with what truly fulfills us.
Key Lesson: Burnout often arises when we neglect our emotional and mental well-being. Recognizing and addressing misalignment in our lives can lead to transformative growth.
Magda introduced us to the concept of emotional assertiveness, which emphasizes identifying and expressing authentic emotions like happiness, sadness, anger, and fear. Mismanagement of emotions can lead to communication breakdowns, both at work and in personal relationships.
Try This Strategy: Use a Wheel of Emotions to name your feelings throughout the day. This exercise helps reconnect the logical part of your brain (neocortex) with your emotional state, enabling better decision-making during stressful situations.
Stress affects how we communicate, think, and relate to others. Magda’s work in applied neuroscience provides tools to manage stress by understanding its biological effects. She highlights the importance of self-awareness in recognizing our triggers and taking proactive steps to regulate our responses.
Actionable Tip: Set daily reminders to pause and assess your emotional state. Acknowledge your feelings without judgment and decide how to move forward constructively. I started doing this after our conversation and the PRESENCE with my emotions has been both fruitful and challenging at times!
As a certified Process Communication Model® (PCM) trainer, Magda helps individuals and organizations improve communication by understanding personality types and perceptual differences. This model empowers teams to navigate conflicts, foster inclusivity, and appreciate diverse perspectives.
Pro Insight: When faced with workplace tension, consider the perceptual frame of the person you’re communicating with. Are they approaching the conversation through logic, emotion, or values? Adjusting your approach can break barriers and build trust.
At the heart of Magda’s work lies a deep commitment to fostering joy and connection. Her strategies encourage us to approach life and relationships with curiosity and compassion. Whether through stress management, emotional awareness, or mindfulness, Magda’s message is clear: true growth begins with self-awareness.
Magda is currently offering:
Visit Magda Tabac’s website for resources and upcoming training opportunities, and consider how her expertise can help you lead a more connected, joyful life. Learn more about Magda and her work at: https://magdatabac.com/
Magda’s journey underscores a universal truth: when we take the time to know ourselves, we empower our ability to build meaningful connections with others. Let her story inspire you to explore the transformative potential of emotional awareness and stress management.
Stay curious, stay compassionate, and remember that the path to well-being begins with a single, intentional step.
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Justine Gonzalez is an American & Puerto Rican educator and entrepreneur who supports corporations, K12 school districts, and nonprofits through her consulting firm, Educator Aide®. Justine has served as a teacher, instructional coach, and K12 school and district-level administrator, including service in Chicago Public Schools. In 2021 she became the first Latina in the United States to become a certified trainer in the Process Communication Model® (PCM), a psychology framework utilized to train members of teams at NASA, Apple, IKEA, Loreal, and more. In addition, her consultancy practice, Educator Aide, is a Better Business Bureau accredited company. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and serves as a founding board member for Midwest Center for Social Services and previously a 2-term board member for EducateME Foundation. She is a writer and speaker while hosting the Love Learning You™ podcast, streaming in 40 countries with Featured Voices monthly guests.
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