The AC Podcast

227: Unlocking Cognitive Potential with the HBDI with Verity Hannell

In this Episode

We delve into the Whole Brain® Thinking Model and the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI) with host, Claudia Day and award-winning executive coach and researcher, Verity Hannell. The Whole Brain® Thinking framework developed by Ned Herrmann is a powerful, science-backed operating system for harnessing cognitive diversity in the flow of work. It's based on the idea that everyone has a preferred way of thinking, and that these preferences can be used to improve performance.

Verity shares her journey and insights into the HBDI, explaining its theory, which divides thinking preferences into four quadrants: analytical, practical, interpersonal, and experimental. They discuss the research backing the HBDI, its practical applications, and how understanding thinking preferences can enhance communication and collaboration. Verity explains how our thinking preferences impact something as straightforward as grocery shopping as well as the role of cognitive diversity in coaching and team dynamics, and its impact on decision-making.

You Will Learn

• Learn about the four quadrants of the HBDI model and how they shape thinking preferences.
• Discover the value of cognitive diversity and its impact on communication, collaboration, and decision-making.
• Understand how coaches can use the HBDI as a tool to enhance their personal development and coaching techniques.

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Guest Bio

Verity Hannell is an award-winning executive coach, and researcher specialising in workplace mental health, coaching and leadership development. With a commitment to evidence-based practice, Verity combines deep expertise with a passion for empowering individuals and organisations to thrive. Currently pursuing a PhD, she contributes to advancing coaching research and practice alongside leading the Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching at Henley Business School.

 

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