Mind, Body & Leadership with Brynn Scarborough

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🎧 Episode 156: Mind, Body & Leadership with Brynn Scarborough

In this inspiring episode, Brynn Scarborough, President and CEO of JK Products & Services North America, shares her journey as a tech-forward wellness innovator and passionate advocate for women in leadership. From her decade-long commitment to red light therapy to her insights on creating psychological safety for women leaders, Brynn offers valuable wisdom for both personal wellness and professional growth.

We explore:
* The revolutionary benefits of red light therapy for cell turnover and recovery
* How the wellness technology industry has evolved and become democratized post-COVID
* The importance of creating psychological safety for teams during rapid change
* Practical approaches to incorporating wellness into busy professional lives
* The critical lack of female role models in leadership positions
* Common manifestations of imposter syndrome in mid-career women
* The power of incremental changes in building sustainable wellness habits
* The neurological impact of positive self-talk and "I am" statements

🔑 Key takeaways:
1. Red light therapy improves cell efficiency and turnover, with applications ranging from inflammation reduction to recovery
2. The democratization of wellness research has made advanced therapies more accessible
3. Small, consistent habit changes can transform your wellness baseline over time
4. Psychological safety is essential for team adaptation during unpredictable times
5. Women should embrace mentorship opportunities without waiting to feel "ready"
6. Changing negative self-talk is crucial for overcoming imposter syndrome
7. Mental fitness requires the same intentional training as physical fitness

💡 Quotes to remember:
"I always like to lead my backstory with just the fact that I'm an unlikely leader. And I love to invest and grow unlikely leaders." - Brynn Scarborough

"We have to be aware that what people are carrying in their backpacks, whether physically or emotionally, is much heavier than it was before." - Brynn Scarborough

"The brain doesn't know the difference between your intention and reality. Speaking in 'I am' statements out loud to yourself is powerful." - Brynn Scarborough

🌟 Featured Insights:
* How NASA originally developed red light therapy technology in the 1970s
* The importance of treating wellness as an experiment with incremental improvements
* Why mental fitness should be approached with the same dedication as physical fitness
* The transformative power of serving as a "mirror" to reflect others' potential

📚 Connect with Brynn:
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynnscarborough
* Email: brynn@jkamerica.com