As a coach, I often find myself working with clients who, in one way or another, are facing phases of change.<\/p>\n
Inevitably, a significant part of the coaching I do is focused on reducing resistance to change and facilitating the client in that direction.<\/p>\n
Change is possible, but the process of change needs to be understood, processed and planned.<\/strong><\/p>\n This is very different from daydreaming about change, or endlessly ruminating about it at a purely mental level.<\/p>\n In fact, those patterns are often part of the resistance itself.<\/p>\n What happens is that change can be perceived as a threat.<\/p>\n Our brain instinctively reacts to every deviation from what is familiar with an alarm signal. When something does not match what it expected, the error-detection system is activated, and this can trigger the amygdala: the centre associated with fear and strong emotional responses.<\/p>\n This activates the \u201cfight or flight\u201d response.<\/p>\n Within moments, large amounts of energy are taken away from the prefrontal cortex \u2014 the area involved in strategic thinking, creativity and learning \u2014 and redirected toward bodily functions essential for survival.<\/p>\n As a result, we lose clarity, reasoning ability and openness to change.<\/p>\n Suddenly, we feel nervous, irritated, agitated, irrational and afraid.<\/p>\n All at once, that change appears much bigger and far less achievable.<\/p>\n We have fallen into the trap.<\/p>\n Coaching, especially when integrated with approaches such as Neuro Emotional Facilitation\u2122 and Three Brains Intelligence\u00a9\u2122, can become a space for transformation where new neural connections may be created.<\/p>\n According to Amy Brann, a neuroscience expert, the coach can be seen as a facilitator of neuroplasticity: someone who helps the client deactivate old automatic patterns and activate new ones that are more useful, healthier and more coherent with the person they are becoming.<\/p>\n In my approach, I also consider the interaction between the three \u201cbrains\u201d:<\/p>\n Cranial Brain \u2014 Head Brain:<\/strong> logic, analysis, strategy Every authentic decision and every real change involves these three Centres of Intelligence.<\/p>\n Effective coaching is able to listen to and harmonise the voice of all three.<\/p>\n Habits, including dysfunctional ones that keep us in our comfort zone for a long time, are automatic responses that form when a specific action is repeated many times and associated with a reward.<\/p>\n Once consolidated, they no longer require conscious attention, and the Cranial Brain executes them in order to save energy.<\/p>\n This is how bad habits and resistance to change continue to be reinforced.<\/p>\n But this also means that behaviours that have become ineffective or harmful can remain deeply rooted, even when they no longer serve our development.<\/p>\n This is exactly where integrated work with the Three Brains becomes crucial: because real transformation happens when the mind is aligned with the heart and the gut.<\/p>\n Let me say it very clearly:<\/p>\n Facing change without alignment does not usually lead to good outcomes.<\/p>\n To face real change, alignment is needed between several brain areas and systems, including:<\/p>\n And it is also necessary to facilitate the alignment of the three brains: Head, Heart and Gut.<\/p>\n A targeted intervention, through coaching tools, NEF\u2122 and Three Brains Intelligence\u00a9\u2122, can facilitate dialogue between these areas, avoiding the dominance of a single Centre of Thought, reducing resistance and activating more conscious, authentic and coherent responses.<\/p>\n One of the most effective frameworks for accompanying change is the transtheoretical model.<\/p>\n This model is also useful in Neuro Emotional Facilitation\u2122, because each stage involves specific cognitive and emotional resources.<\/p>\n The person is not yet aware of the need to change, or feels that the cost of change is too high.<\/p>\n My work as a coach:<\/strong> lowering amygdala reactivity, creating safety and increasing awareness.<\/p>\n This may include:<\/p>\n The person begins to consider facing a change, but feels divided.<\/p>\n Coaching supports critical thinking and vision.<\/strong><\/p>\n Useful questions may include:<\/p>\n The client wants to act and needs clarity and structure.<\/p>\n In coaching, well-formed goals are created, activating the sensory dimension of the Cranial Brain.<\/strong><\/p>\n Useful questions may include:<\/p>\n Facing change requires energy.<\/p>\n This is the stage where fatigue and relapses are more likely to occur.<\/p>\n Coaching and NEF\u2122 can help to:<\/strong><\/p>\n The new behaviour needs to consolidate over time.<\/p>\n Coaching and NEF\u2122 support:<\/strong><\/p>\n When we understand the functioning of the Cranial Brain, the Cardiac Brain and the Enteric Brain, we can generate deeper and more lasting change.<\/p>\n Through coaching, Neuro Emotional Facilitation\u2122 and Three Brains Intelligence\u00a9\u2122, old structures can be loosened and new ones can be built \u2014 structures that are more coherent with well-being, desire and personal evolution.<\/p>\n Facing change is not something that can simply be imposed.<\/p>\n It needs to be accompanied, facilitated, prepared and supported with respect, method and deep listening to all our inner intelligences.<\/p>\n Do you want to face change effectively, in alignment with the deepest part of yourself and without external \u201cpollution\u201d from others?<\/p>\n Start here.<\/p>\n Good change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As a coach, I support people every day as they face change. This article explores the stages of transformation, resistance to change, and how aligning mind, heart and gut can facilitate real, lasting and coherent change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":819,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,110,111,6,1,114],"tags":[184,183,182],"class_list":["post-1863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coaching","category-eventi","category-life-coaching","category-nef","category-senza-categoria","category-workshops","tag-coaching-neuroplasticity","tag-coaching-on-change","tag-facing-change"],"yoast_head":"\nCoaching, Neuroplasticity and Three Brains Intelligence<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nCardiac Brain \u2014 Heart Brain:<\/strong> emotion, courage, authenticity
\nEnteric Brain \u2014 Gut Brain:<\/strong> instinct, safety, determination<\/p>\nHabits and Resistance to Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Facing Change: When the Brains Work Together<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Five Stages of Facing Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Precontemplation<\/h3>\n
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Contemplation<\/h3>\n
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Preparation<\/h3>\n
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Action<\/h3>\n
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Maintenance<\/h3>\n
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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n