Ever felt an instant connection on a first date, only to wonder later if it was real? Science says it might not be intuition at all—it's arousal misattribution.

Professor Joel Pearson experienced this firsthand during a rock climbing first date. Years later, his groundbreaking research revealed the truth: the exhilaration of climbing created a physiological high he mistook for romantic connection. This phenomenon explains why intuition often fails in emotionally charged situations, both personal and professional.

While intuition has been widely discussed from spiritual and coaching perspectives, scientific research was lacking—until now.

Enter Professor Joel Pearson, PhD in neuroscience and founder of the Future Minds Lab at the University of New South Wales. As the pioneer in the scientific study of intuition, his revolutionary SMILE Model (Self-awareness, Mastery, Impulse control, Low probability, and Environment) offers a framework for understanding when to trust our gut and when to think twice.

Fresh from the release of his book "The Intuition Toolkit" and appearances on global podcasts like the Rich Roll Podcast, Prof Pearson joins us to share his insights. We'll explore:

• Intuition in the business context
• Distinguishing between impulse and intuition
• Why mastery in one field doesn't translate into intuition in another
• Optimal learning strategies
• Applying the SMILE Model in daily life

This podcast will equip you with scientifically proven research to effectively use intuition in your work and personal lives. Learn how top executives use scientifically-backed intuition to make million-dollar decisions in high-pressure situations.

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