What if resilience isn’t about pushing harder—but understanding yourself better?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Ms. Marina Morgan shares how neurophysiology, adaptability, and human-centered leadership are essential for thriving in an AI-driven world. From her early life in the Soviet Union to building global resilience strategies, this conversation reframes success, stress, and sustainable growth.

Watch now and discover how understanding your brain can change how you lead, live, and adapt.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas sits down with Marina Morgan, founder of The Morgan Impact, to explore resilience through the lens of neurophysiology, leadership, and adaptability in the age of AI.

Ms. Morgan shares her powerful journey from growing up in the Soviet Union under high expectations to becoming a global consultant in organizational resilience and artificial intelligence readiness. Together, they unpack how understanding individual brain differences can transform leadership, team performance, and well-being.

This conversation challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to growth and productivity, offering a more human-centered framework for integrating innovation, managing stress, and building antifragile organizations.

Key Topics

1. Antifragility and resilience in leadership
2. Neurophysiology and how people learn differently
3. The hidden cost of high achievement
4. Adapting organizations to change and innovation
5. The AIQ framework and readiness for AI integration
6. Why slow integration leads to sustainable growth
7. Respecting individuality in teams and workplaces

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:20]

Introduction to antifragility, resilience, and Marina Morgan

[01:21 – 05:40]

Dr. Morgan’s early life, Soviet upbringing, and family influence

[05:41 – 07:20]

The personal cost of ambition and high expectations

[07:21 – 10:02]

Human-centered leadership and neurophysiological differences

[10:03 – 11:20]

AIQ framework and integrating innovation sustainably

[11:21 – 12:12]

The Morgan Impact and organizational resilience strategies

[12:13 – 13:20]

Final message on self-awareness, individuality, and antifragility

Links & Resources

1. The Morgan Impact – Organizational Resilience Consulting
2. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
3. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

True antifragility begins with self-awareness. When leaders understand their own neurophysiology and respect the differences in others, resilience becomes sustainable, innovation becomes humane, and growth becomes meaningful.