Welcome to the NeurOlympics podcast, brought to you by the award-winning company BrainsFirst, where we believe that every brain's got talent! Join us as we sit down with our in-house neuroscience experts to discuss the cognition behind talent, as well as other hot neuroscience topics, that we envision to help you and your team to enhance productivity, performance, and well-being. Whether you're a talent cultivator and managing a team, coaching athletes, or seeking personal growth- tune in to unlock your and your team's full cognitive potential!
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Women in Tech Advocate: Only 19% Work in Tech Are Women. Here’s What We’re Getting Wrong!
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: link here (brainsfirst.com/en/demo)In this episode, we sit down with Maureen van Buiten from Equals, an organization dedicated to empowering women and creating equal opportunities in tech. Through their Role Model Campaign, Equals challenges gender stereotypes by showcasing inspiring women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and technology, proving that you can’t be what you can’t see. Seeing diverse leaders actively reshapes our neural associations and mental frameworks, making visibility a powerful catalyst for cognitive shift and aspiration.We explore why women remain underrepresented in tech, how unconscious gender bias shapes career opportunities from an early age, and why representation matters. We also dive into how Equals uses cognitive insights to challenge traditional hiring practices, helping companies look beyond gender and recognize talent based on actual abilities and potential.0:00 Introduction01:48 Why Do Women Still Need Support in Tech?06:07 Why Female Role Models Matter More Than You Think11:24 The Biggest Challenges Women Face in Society Today14:33 The Hidden Gender Inequality Women Face at Work19:58 What Drives the Mission Behind Equals?21:08 Are Male and Female Brains Really Different?27:08 Why Gender Diversity Matters in the Tech Industry28:33 How Cognitive Assessments Help Reduce Hiring Bias29:54 How One Woman Successfully Switched Careers Into Tech32:55 The Woman Who Inspired Her Career and MissionLearn more about BrainsFirst: https://www.brainsfirst.comFollow us on social media: • LinkedIn: link here (https://www.linkedin.com/company/brainsfirst/) • Instagram: link here (https://www.instagram.com/neurolympicspod/) • TikTok: link here (https://www.tiktok.com/@neurolympics) • Podcast Website: link here (https://www.brainsfirst.com/podcast)Follow our guest:Maureen van Buiten: link here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-van-buiten/)
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24 Mar 2026
STX Recruitment Experts: 4 Out of Their 5 New Hires Are Women | A Women's Month Episode
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In this episode, we sit down with Leah Shine and Carline Mohr from STX, one of our clients, who recently hired 5 new trainees, four of whom are women. It's a powerful reminder that the status quo of the industry, where fewer than 20% of traders are female, doesn't reflect a lack of ability, but rather a missed opportunity to recognize and support the cognitive strengths and potential women bring to trading.
We explore how to attract and empower more women in the workplace, why more women are stepping into new opportunities, and how we can create more inclusive and supportive recruitment processes. We also dive into confidence, employer branding, and practical advice for young professionals entering the workforce.
0:00 Introduction
01:50 Who Are Leah and Carline and What Does STX Do
04:09 Female Role Models That Shape Career Growth
05:28 How STX Is Attracting More Women Into Trading
08:31 The Biggest Challenges Women Face When Applying
13:15 What a Truly Inclusive Workplace Looks Like
16:38 The Double Bind Problem in Female Leadership
18:11 How Events andEmployer Branding Attract Women Talent
28:33 Why Women Actually Performed Better in Hiring
33:47 Practical Career Tips for Women Entering the Workforce
45:19 What Successful Women Would Tell Their Younger Self
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10 Feb 2026
Emotion Researcher Explains: Why Repressing Unhappy Feelings Destroys Work Culture | Prof. Dr. Van Kleef
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Today’s guest is Prof. Dr. Gerben Van Kleef, Professor at the University of Amsterdam and a leading emotion researcher. He explains why emotions are not “soft stuff,” but powerful social signals that shape decisions, relationships, and workplace culture.
We explore his Emotions as Social Information (EASI) theory, why forcing a “happy workplace” can backfire, and how emotional intelligence helps teams read the room, handle tension, and solve problems instead of smiling through them.
00:00 Introduction
01:33 What Is the Role of Emotions in the Western Workplace
02:19 Why Is Work Culture Shifting Toward Emotions
03:57 EASI Theory How Emotions Become Social Data
05:25 Can You Trust Your Emotions at Work
12:25 Are Anger Fear and Sadness Really Negative
18:37 How Emotions Change Cognition and Decision Making
27:55 Why Are We Drawn to Narcissistic Leaders
33:59 Winter Blues How Do You Stay Mentally Strong at Work
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