Expert in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, Howard Rankin Ph.D.Interviews Andrea Samadi

<p>Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, episode #152 with a special episode with expert in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, Dr. Howard Rankin who will interview me for a change of pace.</p> <p>Watch the interview on YouTube here <a href='https://youtu.be/Sh7_HAGzkhQ'>https://youtu.be/Sh7_HAGzkhQ</a></p> <p>See past episodes here <a href='https://www.achieveit360.com/episodes/'>https://www.achieveit360.com/episodes/</a> </p> <p>On this episode you will learn:</p> <p>✔︎ A review of 3/6 Social and Emotional Learning Competencies</p> <p>✔︎ Andrea’s Background and Where it All Began</p> <p>✔︎ How She Started Working with Educational Neuroscience</p> <p>✔︎ How Her Level Up Programs Were Chosen by AZ Department of Education</p> <p>✔︎ How to Use an Understanding of the Brain to Impact Behavior</p> <p>✔︎ How to Use Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace</p> <p>I'm Andrea Samadi, author and educator from Toronto, Canada, now in Arizona, and like many of our listeners, have been fascinated with learning and understanding the science behind high performance strategies in our schools, sports, and the workplace with ideas that we can all use, understand and implement immediately, for improved results.  </p> <p>This week, with the 2021 Olympics<a href='#_edn1'>[i]</a> in full swing, some of the headlines have caught my attention, specifically the story of gymnast Simone Biles, since both of my girls are in competitive gymnastics, with a rigorous training schedule. Assistant Superintendent Greg Wolcott, from Chicago, who has appeared on our podcast twice so far with EPISODE #7<a href='#_edn2'>[ii]</a> on “Building Relationships in Today’s Classrooms” and again for EPISODE #64<a href='#_edn3'>[iii]</a> on “Making Connections with Neuroscience and Social and Emotional Learning” pointed out that Biles used "self-awareness, self-management and responsible decision-making to look after her personal well-being" proving that these skills are not just important, but