Recent neuroscience research has verified that the well-being that comes from meaningful conversations depends upon four hormones that we have the ability to either stimulate or depress in ourselves and in others. This Webinar will deal with the four and explain their role in personal and interpersonal well-being.

1. Four Great Hormones to Stimulate
Well-Being
Gilbert Brenson-lazan
October 30, 2013
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Gilbert Brenson-Lazan
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5. FOUR GREAT HORMONES
TO STIMULATE WELL-BEING
¿WHAT DO YOU PERCEIVE IN YOUR MIND AND YOUR BODY
WHEN YOU ARE STRESSED, AS OPPOSED TO WHEN YOU FEEL
GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF.
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6. NEUROCHEMISTRY OF WELL-BEING
A feeling of personal
well-being depends
on the combination
of neurotransmitting
hormones
stimulated in the
brain.
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7. MAIN NEUROTRANSMITTERS
CORTISOL: an adrenaline alert and energy rush in the
face of a threat. It is valuable for survival (fight-flightparalyze) however, its excess is the source of stress.
ENDORPHIN (Endogenous Morphine): relieves pain,
stimulates physiological immunity and strengthens
resilience to stress.
DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AND REDUCING STRESS
DEPEND UPON THE COMBINATION OF
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8. RESILIENCE
Personal Resilience (Stefan Vanistendael,1994) a the combination of:
• Innate human capacity to face adversity and resist destruction
• The willingness to grow, evolve and develop in spite of adversity,
and…
• The use of adversity itself to learn and transform oneself.
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9. RESILIENCE ALSO DEPENDS
ON CONTEXT:
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Interpersonal Development Factors
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Strategic Thinking Factors
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Individual Development Factors
Vision Factors

10. INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE
ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND
REINFORCE RESPONSIBLE
AUTONOMY:
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• Valuing both the person and the behavior: the
being and the doing
• Supporting a sense of personal identity and role
• Asking for perceptual and behavioral flexibility
• Stimulating self-awareness and self-correction
• Facilitating self-esteem and self-confidence
• Helping people distance themselves from negative
messages, behaviors and conditions.

11. INTERPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND THE
ORGANIZATION STIMULATE AND
REINFORCE THE SPACES AND
PROCESSES OF MEANINGFUL
CONVERSATIONS:
• Valuing inclusivity and diversity
• Stimulating dialogue to gain understanding, make
decisions and transform conflicts
• Reinforcing expressions of affection and mutual help
• Listening empathically and attentively
• Having a sense of humor that does not belittle anyone
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12. STRATEGIC THINKING
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND
THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE
AND REINFORCE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIC
THINKING
• Promoting transfunctional collaboration
• Practicing reflection and group self-correction
• Setting challenging and realistic goals
• Asking for help when it is needed
• Measuring and evaluating results.
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13. VISION FACTORS
THE CULTURE OF THE TEAM AND
THE ORGANIZATION STIMULATE
AND REINFORCE THE CODEVELOPMENT OF A RESPONSIBLE
AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE:
• Sharing core values
• Facilitating the internalization of the corporate
mission and team purpose
• Expressing expectations of a promising future
• Integrating corporate goals and aspirations with
those of the people and their social systems.
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14. PRESSURE, TENSION, STRESS
Pressure
Tension
Two or more equal and opposite
pressures
Stress
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A physical or mental force that
makes contact with us.
Systemic impairment that results
from facing a prolonged and/or
intense period of tension

15. HOW WE GENERATE ENDORPHINS IN
OURSELVES AND IN OTHERS
MENTAL-EMOTIONAL
PHYSICAL
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Exercise
Massage
Consensual sexual relationships
Balanced diet
Deep breathing
SOCIAL
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Meaningful Conversations
Strengthening family networks
Participation & consensus
Good, close friends
Co-Creation & synergy
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Smiling
Positive thinking
“Alpha” relaxation
Using creativity
Flexibility
New learnings, challenges
SPIRITUAL
• Praying & meditating
• Contact with pets and nature
• Singing & dancing
• Helping others
• Defining and living values and
purposes
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16. DEVELOPING RESILIENCE AND REDUCING STRESS
DEPEND UPON THE COMBINATION OF
REDUCING CORTISOL AND INCREASING ENDORPHINS

17. “PREMIUM” NEUROTRANSMITTERS
DOPAMINE: it is generated in the system by the achievement
of a personal goal, the satisfaction of a “job well done”, and also
by eating or enjoying a sexual activity. Any excess can be
addictive.
SEROTONIN: generated by public recognition and by receiving
“Warm Fuzzies” It creates feelings of pride, well-being and
achievement. It is the necessary “regulator” to avoid excesses
and maintain a good life balance.
OXITOCIN: generated by trusting relationships, physical
expression of appreciation and acts of generosity. It gives a
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sense of total personal fulfillment and “wholeness”.

18. FIVE MINUTE FIRST AID
THREE MINUTE EXERCISE TO GENERATE ENDORPHINS
WHEREVER YOU ARE
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