EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 49 MIN
#86: Future-Proof Your Mind: 5 essential Executive Function Skills
from Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast · host Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating report outlining the top 5 skills that will dominate the global job market over the next 5 years. These skills are all deeply rooted in executive functions—the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus, adapt, and manage tasks effectively. We’ll explore why these skills are in such high demand, how they connect to our ability to think critically and flexibly, and what you can do to cultivate them. Whether you're a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this episode will equip you with actionable insights to future-proof your career and thrive in an ever-changing world.Links: 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=EFCAE-Fun Cognitive Flexibility: Executive Function Workbook for Kidshttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-cognitive-flexibility-executive-function-workbook-for-kids?E-Fun Inhibitory Control: Executive Function Workbook for Kidshttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/inhibitory-control-executive-function-workbook-for-kids?Executive Function Games for Groups and Classes.https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classesFuture of Jobs Report 2025: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_Report_2025.pdfHow 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 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, we dive into a fascinating report outlining the top 5 skills that will dominate the global job market over the next 5 years. These skills are all deeply rooted in executive functions—the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus, adapt, and manage tasks effectively. We’ll explore why these skills are in such high demand, how they connect to our ability to think critically and flexibly, and what you can do to cultivate them. Whether you're a student, professional, or lifelong learner, this episode will equip you with actionable insights to future-proof your career and thrive in an ever-changing world.Links: 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=EFCAE-Fun Cognitive Flexibility: Executive Function Workbook for Kidshttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/e-fun-cognitive-flexibility-executive-function-workbook-for-kids?E-Fun Inhibitory Control: Executive Function Workbook for Kidshttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/inhibitory-control-executive-function-workbook-for-kids?Executive Function Games for Groups and Classes.https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classesFuture of Jobs Report 2025: https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_Report_2025.pdfHow 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 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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