The Neuroscience of Leadership: Dr. Michele D'Amico on Building Better Workplaces

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we are joined by Dr. Michele D'Amico, a leadership consultant and clinical psychologist. Dr. D'Amico shares her journey from being a single mother and B2B sales professional to founding Vetta Consultants LLC, a firm that uses neuroscience and emotional intelligence to develop leaders and foster psychologically safe workplace cultures. She delves into the core of her work, which involves helping both individuals and corporate teams—from C-suite executives to managers—understand the roots of behavior to facilitate meaningful change and forward momentum.Dr. D'Amico discusses the challenges of distinguishing herself in a saturated coaching market and her strategic pivot towards focusing on founders and enhancing her brand through a new book on women's voices, public speaking, and a planned podcast. She offers invaluable insight into the difference between therapy and coaching, emphasizing a future-focused approach on growth and movement. The conversation concludes with her powerful advice to her younger self: that nothing is permanent except death, and the rest of the journey is to be embraced and enjoyed.