But we’ll really start to see gain is when you’re not only focused on the heart but you actively think about and try to experience a positive emotion like gratefulness. That’s one of the most powerful. Being grateful and feeling grateful has a really high correlation with health, with performance and success.

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Who is Janet McGillicuddy?

Janet McGillicuddy has over 20 years of experience as a senior level Human Resources leader and Executive Coach for Fortune 100 financial services organizations and healthcare.

Janet's passion is to help people excel in all aspects of their lives. Janet is a certified Epigenetic Human Potential Coach and a Heart Math Institute Coach. With all this knowledge, she started her own coaching practice.

Janet combines genetic analysis and a customized lifestyle plan to enhance their energy, brainpower, and performance. She uses coaching to implement their plan and build Stress Resiliency.

Janet has a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a graduate level certification in Executive Coaching from William James College. She is also a certified facilitator for the Personal Brand Company.

What is Coherence?

Coherence is the alignment of the heart, mind, and nervous system. An alignment of the brain and nervous system activity is correlated with higher performance, mental and emotional stability, and flow.

Is this state reachable? Yes. Can you train it? Absolutely.

The HeartMath Institute has been around since 1991. There are over 300 independent, peer-reviewed scientific studies testifying to the validity of their technology. It helps to reduce anxiety, increase focus, and achieve coherence.

Key Highlights on Coherence

• Janet's personal experience with stress and burnout
• How HeartMath brought Janet out of her rut
• What is stress vs. eustress
• How does stress relate to heart rate variability
• Training HRV and Coherence with the HeartMath Inner Balance
• What is coherence
• How to practice heart-focused breathing
• Using gratitude in your breathing to reach better coherence

Coherence Resources Mentioned

• Coherence: The Secret Science of Brilliant Leadership
• Heart-focused breathing
• Quick Coherence Technique

Janet's top tool or technology to enhance performance

• HeartMath Inner Balance 

Janet's top trick for enhancing cognition

• Heart-focused breathing

Janet's favorite book on peak performance

• Coherence: The Secret Science of Brilliant Leadership

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