October 29, 2025

EP67: First Recall = First Call - Neuroscience of Memory, Time and Persuasion with John K Coyle

40 minutes

In this episode of the Tech World Human Skills Podcast, Ben Pearce and John Coyle explore the concept of becoming more memorable and the science behind how to do it. John shares insights from his experiences as an Olympic athlete and how understanding the nature of time can enhance our lives.

John is an Olympic silver medallist, best-selling author, keynote speaker and expert in Chronoception.

Show Links

Ben Pearce LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpthoughts/

Tech World Human Skills Home - https://www.techworldhumanskills.com

John Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkcoyle1/

John's Website - https://johnkcoyle.com/

Takeaways

Memories are the currency of time.

The nature of time is not linear; we experience human time, not clock time.

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.

Tiny moments often determine the trajectory of your future.

Routine is the enemy of time; break it to create memories.

To be memorable, recognize heightened circumstances as opportunities.

Design experiences that leverage risk, uniqueness, and emotional intensity.

Emotions drive human behavior; engage them to influence others.

When you have trouble, you might be solving the wrong problem.

Time and money are fungible; invest in creating memorable experiences.

Keywords

chronoception, memorable experiences, time perception, emotional engagement, storytelling, influence, personal growth, professional development, memory creation, human connection

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