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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 1H 14M

Award-Winning Neuroscientist on Peak Performance: The Hidden Systems Driving Your Behavior

from Influence Anyone · host Howie Chan

In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Dr. Brynn Winegard,  an award-winning neuroscientist, a former Fortune 500 marketing executive, and author of The Working Brain. Her specialty is translating complex neuroscience into practical performance strategies so you can lead, sell, and communicate better than your biology wants you to.  They delve into  how your outdated wiring sabotages your impact, and exactly how to reprogram it. Dr. Brynn provides key neuroscience insights that will have you changing your schedule right away. She shares how decisions are really made, what  the actual prime time of our brain is, how to optimize your performance, a framework  to enact our best selves, and science-backed tips for successful influence. Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans? Sign up for the Behavioring Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course. Episode Breakdown: 0:00:00 How Dr. Brynn runs a sugar-free household 0:05:24 The surprising neuroscience of decision-making 0:13:14 How to use your brain to be better 0:21:30 Peak performance and the miracle morning 0:27:32 How Dr. Brynn optimizes her workday performance 0:41:27 Debunking brain myths and misconceptions 0:45:19 The MERIT framework  to enact our best selves 0:58:05 Neuroscience insights for effective influence 1:08:51 Call to action: own and influence your thoughts From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn Youtube Instagram Get the book, The Working Brain. Get people to buy into your ideas and offers! Join the FREE Influence Anyone newsletter. Each week, I uncover a proven strategy from world experts and scientific research to influence human behavior – including your own. 📩 Go to: www.howiechan.com/sub Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Produced by Ideablossoms Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan interviews Dr. Brynn Winegard,  an award-winning neuroscientist, a former Fortune 500 marketing executive, and author of The Working Brain. Her specialty is translating complex neuroscience into practical performance strategies so you can lead, sell, and communicate better than your biology wants you to.  They delve into  how your outdated wiring sabotages your impact, and exactly how to reprogram it. Dr. Brynn provides key neuroscience insights that will have you changing your schedule right away. She shares how decisions are really made, what  the actual prime time of our brain is, how to optimize your performance, a framework  to enact our best selves, and science-backed tips for successful influence. Want prospects to become customers and passers-by to become fans? Sign up for the Behavioring Blueprint, my FREE 7-day email course. Episode Breakdown: 0:00:00 How Dr. Brynn runs a sugar-free household 0:05:24 The surprising neuroscience of decision-making 0:13:14 How to use your brain to be better 0:21:30 Peak performance and the miracle morning 0:27:32 How Dr. Brynn optimizes her workday performance 0:41:27 Debunking brain myths and misconceptions 0:45:19 The MERIT framework  to enact our best selves 0:58:05 Neuroscience insights for effective influence 1:08:51 Call to action: own and influence your thoughts From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn Youtube Instagram Get the book, The Working Brain. Get people to buy into your ideas and offers! Join the FREE Influence Anyone newsletter. Each week, I uncover a proven strategy from world experts and scientific research to influence human behavior – including your own. 📩 Go to: www.howiechan.com/sub Follow, subscribe, and don’t forget to leave a rating and review! Produced by Ideablossoms Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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