EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 57 MIN
#82: “Flare and Focus”for Executive functions:
from Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast · host Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
In this episode of 'The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast,' hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran explore the concept of 'flare and focus' and its impact on executive functions. The discussion delves into how the terms commonly used in design thinking can be applied to cognitive processes like brainstorming, prioritizing, organizing, and time management. Through engaging analogies and stories, like the behaviors of honeybees and the double diamond design process, they highlight the importance of balancing divergent (flaring) and convergent (focusing) thinking. The episode offers practical insights for students, educators, and professionals on how to optimize this balance for effective problem-solving and creativity.Links: Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning Cognitive Flexibility: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Inner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coachingEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ EF Adult Coaching: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/www.learningtolearn.biz
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In this episode of 'The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast,' hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran explore the concept of 'flare and focus' and its impact on executive functions. The discussion delves into how the terms commonly used in design thinking can be applied to cognitive processes like brainstorming, prioritizing, organizing, and time management. Through engaging analogies and stories, like the behaviors of honeybees and the double diamond design process, they highlight the importance of balancing divergent (flaring) and convergent (focusing) thinking. The episode offers practical insights for students, educators, and professionals on how to optimize this balance for effective problem-solving and creativity.Links: Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning Cognitive Flexibility: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Inner Voice: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appEF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coachingEF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ EF Adult Coaching: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-trainingExecutive Functioning Assessments: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCAHow to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/www.learningtolearn.biz
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