by Keren Ehrenfeld | Aug 8, 2025 | Leadership
If you’ve spent time on Wall Street—or any high-stakes corporate environment—you already know that performance under pressure isn’t just about intelligence or technical skill. It’s about how well your brain can adapt, focus, and recover in real time. What you may not...
by Keren Ehrenfeld | Aug 7, 2025 | Neuroscience
I clearly remember the 2008 financial crisis—not just as a headline, but as something deeply personal. Lehman Brothers had just gone bankrupt, and my husband was working there at the time. Meanwhile, I was at Morgan Stanley, watching in disbelief as the firm’s market...
by Keren Ehrenfeld | Aug 6, 2025 | Coaching
Let’s be honest: most people think they’re better communicators than they really are. But neuroscience tells a different story.Whether you’re pitching to clients, leading a team meeting, or stepping onto a bigger stage, two brains are at work: yours, and your...
by Keren Ehrenfeld | Jul 9, 2025 | Leadership
Ever wonder why even small feedback can trigger big reactions from your team? Even worse, it falls into the abyss of no behavior change or missed opportunities to help someone grow. When I look back on the well-intentioned feedback I received throughout my career, I...
by Keren Ehrenfeld | Jul 8, 2025 | Leadership
When I look back on the well-intentioned feedback I received, I now see where it all went wrong and how much more impactful it could be. When feedback really lands—when it actually drives change—it’s not just about the words we say. It’s about what happens in the...
