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THE BETTER BRAIN ACADEMY


Whether you want more energy, greater focus, to overcome mental health disorders, or to stress less and achieve more, the Better Brain Academy will give you the tools and strategies you need to optimize your brain, mind, and body. 

WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM SO POWERFUL?

Simply - when your brain works right, so do you.

Unlike other programs, we start with the part of you that's responsible for every decision, thought, action and emotion - your brain! 
 
When your brain is healthy you're better able to pay attention, make good choices, be productive, more resilient and able to handle life's challenges.

And once your brain health is optimized, it's much easier for you to develop healthy habits and a success mindset.

The Better Brain program is made to help you upgrade your brain, mind, and body so that you can have the energetic, joyful life you desire.

THE BETTER BRAIN ACADEMY IS PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO:

  • Struggle with the demands you face at work and in life.
  • Feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, worried, depressed, or irritable.
  • Have trouble sleeping.
  • Struggle with brain fog or memory loss.
  • Feel like you are running on empty.
  • Experience clouded judgment or make poor decisions.
  • Frustrated that your memory isn't like what it used to be.
  • Have trouble staying focused and on task.
  • Feel a loss of purpose and connection with others.
  • Use caffeine or other stimulants to make it through the day.

BENEFITS OF THE BETTER BRAIN PROGRAM

Restore brain health to improve mental health, manage stress, prevent burnout, build resiliency, and be more productive personally and professionally. 
Identify and change the behaviors that hijack the brain and mind, to think more clearly, make better decisions, improve relationships, and cultivate a more purposeful and fulfilling life. 
Permanently root out unhealthy thinking habits by taking control of negative thought patterns, expanding one's perspective, and developing self-awareness for better results.
Enhance performance through a deeper understanding of lifestyle choices that significantly improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Cultivate the ability to focus, prioritize, and be effective. Through science-backed practices, execute on priorities and manage distractions with ease.
End struggles by unlocking your brain's potential by learning how to rewire your brain for lasting behavior change.

HOW DOES THE BETTER BRAIN ACADEMY WORK?

  • The program runs over 12 weeks (9 teaching weeks + 3 coaching weeks). 
  • Lessons are delivered weekly (from 5 pm - 6:30 pm PST), via a series of live ZOOM calls, short pre-recorded online videos, and Q&A sessions. All lessons are recorded.*
  • Receive three, 1-on-1 coaching calls (30 min. call with Cindy Shaw) during the non-teaching weeks.
  • Each lesson includes high impact worksheets, resources for extended learning, and tools that encourage personal insight.

COURSE CURRICULUM

HERE IS A BREAKDOWN OF WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • UNDERSTANDING THE BRAIN - MIND - BODY CONNECTION

    Both your brain health, mindset, and physical health have a significant impact on how you feel, the actions that you take, and results you ultimately create in your life.  During this lesson:


    • We'll take a look at the different parts of your brain and the role that they play in relation to your health and wellness.

    • Discover the 6 Pillars of Brain Health and how they can affect your mental, emotional, and physical health. 

    • Evaluate and assess your own brain health to get a clear idea of the areas of your brain that are balanced and optimized, along with the specific areas that you need to work on. 
  • YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD

    What we put into our bodies can directly impact our mood, energy, and mental health. In this session you will:


    • Discover brain ‘super-foods’, and the effects of sugar, coffee, grains, and alcohol on the brain.

    • Learn about the gut-brain connection and the importance of feeding your 'flora.'

    • Explore the foods that fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and the hidden connections among food, our mood, and the brain.

    • Develop a personalized diet based on your brain type for improved energy, focus, and mental clarity.
  • STRESS-PROOF YOUR BRAIN

    While stress is a natural part of life, you don't have to let it get in the way of your health and happiness.  This week, you'll:


    • Explore how thinking and feeling are entwined and how they directly affect the stress response in your brain and body.

    • Learn about the long-term effects of how chronic stress effects both the brain and the body and what you can do to reduce it.

    • Disover powerful practices that can rewire your brain's response to stress so that you can more easily relax and recover.

    • Create balance in your body to improve your immune system and prevent chronic diseases.
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP

    Quality sleep is the highest impact thing you can do to elevate your brain function, live longer, and perform better at work and life. This week you will :


    • Learn about the intimate interplay between neurotransmitters, sleep, and your mental health.

    • The benefits of napping and how your unique wiring determines your most energetic times of day. 

    • How sleep is critical to reducing inflammation and chronic illnesses such as Alzheimers and dementia.
  • EXERCISE AND YOUR BRAIN

    This week we will take a deep dive into exercise and aging.  During this lesson, you'll discover:


    • Why exercise improves your brain health and what type of exercises are right for your brain type.  

    • The relationship between exercise, mood, and mental health. 

    • How to optimize your physical wellbeing through a customized workout plan.
  • PROTECTING YOUR BRAIN IN A TOXIC WORLD

    We'll take a deep dive into how address our current challenges, thrive despite unpredictability, and preserve our health, safety, and wellness. We will:


    • Talk about how our brains are being constantly hijacked, resulting in behaviors that leave us more lonely, anxious, depressed, and distrustful.

    • Learn how to conquer digital distractions that affect your focus (and IQ!)

    • Get clear the role of toxins in our environment and the steps you can take to make healthy lifestyle choices to reduce inflammation and chronic diseases.

    • Discover how to maintain a healthy, high-performance lifestyle that keeps you energized and mentally sharp as you age.
  • RESET YOUR MINDSET & SUCCESS HABITS

    Can you really change your health and life by changing your thoughts? The language you use to talk to yourself matters. This week, we'll learn how to:


    • Overcome limiting beliefs and subconscious blocks that are creating resistance in your life.

    • Restructure your own thought processes to stop negative self-messaging in its tracks. 

    • Release the emotional impact of your past programming through practical exercises and tools.

    • Shift emotions in an instant and approach any situation with a productive mindset. 
  • TRAIN YOUR BRAIN FOR SUCCESS

    This weeks lesson is all about the neuroscience of change and how to train your brain. In this lesson, you'll:


    • Discover the concept of neuroplasticity and   the amazing capacity of the brain to change so that you can accomplish more by focusing on less.

    • Delve into the neuroscience of pain and pleasure and how to motivate ourselves to make positive changes.

    • Learn how to establish new neuropathways that empower and support you in creating new and powerful habits.
  • HABITS OF A HAPPY BRAIN

    The pursuit of happiness is one of the most common and enduring quests of human life. During this lesson, we'll explore:


    • The latest science of happiness and how to intentionally find self-happiness, even in the face of adversity.  

    • How to create an unshakable core of calm, compassion, self-worth, joy, and inner peace.

    • Discover your unique strengths and learn what makes you exceptional and how you can maximize your potential in life and at work.


COACHING FEATURES

1:1 and Group Coaching

Audio & Video 
Tools

Ongoing Assessments

Personalized Treatment Plan

 At Headways, we believe in addressing the root of the problem rather than just the symptom. We look at your brain health, lifestyle, mindset, and life experiences to address the factors that are "hacking" your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.


STEP 1.
UNDERSTANDING YOU

When you sign up for our Better Brain Academy we work with you to discover:  
  • The challenges you are facing.
  • How they are impacting your life.
  • What you really want to achieve.
During our first one-on-one coaching call we will take a deep dive into where you are and where you want to be.  

STEP 2.
CREATE A PERSONALIZED PLAN

At Headways, we understand that no two people are alike, and there is not one-size-fits-all solution for your life. That's why we:
  • Do a detailed evaluation to determine your current mental, emotional, and physical well-being. 
  • Next, we develop a personalized program that provides targeted, natural solutions tailored to your brain, current mindset, and situation.

STEP 3.
ONGOING COACHING & TRAINING

We provide you accountability, step-by-step proven strategies, tools, and support that you can immediately apply to transform the quality of your life. We work with you to:
  • Make changes in core areas of your life geared towards the areas you most want to improve.
  • Develop a success mindset that helps you close the gap between where you are to where you want to be.

FAQs

  • What outcomes can I expect?

    By completing the Better Brain Academy, you'll :

    1. Understand what you need to eat, drink, think and do to enjoy enhanced focus, better moods, and have more energy for your specific brain type.
    2. Discover how to minimize the factors that are "hacking" your brain's ability to function at its best. 
    3. Learn practical success strategies for taking charge of your own psychology to overcome mental challenges and obstacles.
    4. Develop unique insights on how to perform at a higher level so that you can close the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
    5. Improve your focus, mood, stress, sleep and memory with simple lifestyle changes.
    6. Achieve a stronger, better, more resilient brain and mind!


  • How much time do I need to invest each week?

    We are all busy, so the course is designed with busy people in mind.


    We recommend setting aside 3 hours per week during the live 12-week program.

    • Each weekly lesson takes place over Zoom and is recorded if you are unable to attend.  

    • Lessons are typically  1 1/2 - 2 hours in length and can include live discussions, short videos, online assessments and other exercises.

    • The 12-week course includes 9 teaching weeks + 3 coaching weeks.

    • Exercises and worksheets are included with each lesson and can take about an hour each week to complete (these are optional but recommended).

    Once the live course is complete you can dip into and out of any lessons and resources at any time.


    Enrolment fee includes LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP to the program.


    Please PRE-REGISTER your interest and receive early notification of future intakes in 2020 and beyond.

  • Why should I take this course over something else?

    Good question!


    The Better Brain Academy is the only program that we know of that combines brain health, neuroscience, mindfulness,and behavioral psychology to get results that are truly life changing.


    This unique approach gives you the tools and guidance you need to not only improve your brain health, but also build a stronger, focused, and resilient mind.


    Especially in these difficult times, understanding how to best manage your stress, anxiety and fears is necessary to stay productive and healthy.


    If you are still uncertain if this program is a fit for you, schedule a free call with us.  


    We are not about 'selling' you anything.  Rather, we are about helping others reclaim their health and well-being.  If we don't think we can help you, we will work with you to find the right solution suited to your circumstances.

  • What time are the weekly lessons?

    Our weekly lessons are held every Tuesday from 5-7 PM (PST).


    If you are unable to attend a lesson, you'll have access to a recorded version of the Zoom meeting.


    Coaching calls are scheduled during the weekdays, based on availabilty.


ABOUT CINDY SHAW

Hi, I am Cindy - the founder of Headways Performance Group. 

As someone who has suffered from anxiety, depression, and debilitating brain fog, I know that when your brain isn't working right, it's all that much harder to have the kind of mindset you need to achieve your goals and dreams.

In today's crazy, busy, stressful world, optimizing your brain health and mastering your mindset is crucial to improving your performance and well-being.

That's why I created the Better Brain Academy. It's the only program that combines brain health, neuroscience, mindfulness, and positive psychology principles in one place.

As a Certified Brain Health Coach, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and Neuro-Performance Trainer, I draw upon the latest research and techniques to help you take the stress out of transformation and change your life fast.

READY FOR A BETTER BRAIN?

BOOK IN A FREE 30 MINUTE BREAKTHROUGH CALL TODAY TO DISCOVER IF OUR PROGRAM IS A FIT FOR YOU!

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