NeurOlympics
Episodes
STX Recruitment Experts:4 Out of Their 5 New Hires Are Women Today | A Women's Month Episode
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereIn this episode, we sit down with Leah Shine and Carline Mohr from STX, a global t...
Emotion Researcher Explains: Why Repressing Unhappy Feelings Destroys Work Culture | Prof. Dr. Van Kleef
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: brainsfirst.com/en/demoToday’s guest is Prof. Dr. Gerben Van Kleef, Professor at the Unive...
Digital Empowerment Expert: Why Feeling Unseen Hurts Like Real Pain | Younes Skalli
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click here Sit down with Younes Skalli, a Digital Empowerment Advisor, educator, and storyt...
30 Years in Career Coaching: What Really Makes People Happy at Work | Reinier Meijer (Hera)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereIn this episode, we sit down with Reinier Meijer, Trainer at Hera Inzetbaarheid, w...
Psychologist Explains: Why Mental Health Struggles Are Rising in the 21st Century | Komay Nguyen (AllEars Initiative)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereWhy are mental health struggles increasing, even in an age more connected than eve...
How the Municipality of Amsterdam Uses Cognitive Diversity to Build a Better City | Anne Eikenboom
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereIn this special episode, Employer Branding Expert Anne Eikenboom shares how the Mu...
Co-Founder Gen X vs Intern Gen Z: Two Neuroscientists on the Best Ways to Recharge
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereHow full are your cognitive batteries halfway through the year?In this summer-spec...
"Do We Even Stand a Chance?” | Two Women in Data Science Speak Out
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereOnly 1 in 5 data scientists is a woman. In this NeurOlympics episode, Inés Cueli ...
This Is Your Cognitive Mid-Year Reset | Two Grads Shift to Worklife
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereIt’s June—time for a mid-year reset. In this episode of the NeurOlympics podca...
Do Their Brains Match Their Career? | Sales Coordinator & Digital Marketer Take on the NeurOlympics
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click here What happens when two friends test if their brains are wired for their jobs? Carl...
Neurodiversity Expert: The Workplace Mistake That’s Excluding Neurodivergent Talent
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereVivian Acquah, a leading DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) consultant, joins...
EMERGENCY CALL: 54% of Autistic Individuals Are Unemployed—Why Businesses Are Missing Out on Top Talent
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereSaskia Meeuwessen, General Manager at ITvitae—a social enterprise providing ICT ...
DEI Leader: The Truth About Workplace Inequality & Inclusion | Women's Month Episode
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click hereVivian Acquah, a top DEI strategist, shares her journey and the biggest challenges...
Two Senior HR Leaders Reveal ATOS' Winning Formula for Workforce Management in a Tight Labor Market
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel free to book a demo call for the NeurOlympics today: click herePieter Talsma, Talent & Employability Manager, and Rob Oosterveer, Senior HR A...
Two Psych Graduates Explain: Are You in a Honeymoon Phase or Falling Out of Love With Your Job?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two psychology master’s degree graduates from BrainsFirst dive into workplace relationships, love languages at work, and the neuroscience behind job...
Brains Over CVs: Transforming Recruitment in Rotterdam
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if we were to hire people based on their brains, not their experience? In today’s episode, we explore how Gemeente Rotterdam partnered with Bra...
How to Shape Your Perspectives (The Power of Neuroplasticity)
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're exploring how your brain filters reality and shapes your whole worldview. From the power of neuroplasticity to cognitive bia...
The Neuroscience Behind Reflections & New Year's Resolutions
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode of 2024, we dive into reflections and intentions through a neuroscience lens. Discover how reflecting on both positive and negativ...
Align Goals with Your Brain Type (Beat Procrastination!)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're joined again by Dr. Ilja Sligte and Drs. Andries van der Leij to explore the final cognitive skills in the behavioral cycle:...
Brain Hacks for Setting and Crushing Goals
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I dive into the neuroscience of planning and goal-setting, exploring why your brain avoids uncertainty and how setbacks can drive ...
Planning for Your Brain Type (Organized vs Improvised)
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ivar Schot and Kira Urmes, two colleagues and friends of mine, as we dive into the neuroscience of planning and ...
How to Make Better Decisions (Neuroscience Tips)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into why decision-making has become such a struggle in modern life. With an OVERLOAD of choices, many of us experience dec...
The Decision-Making Trap: How to Escape It
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Neurolympics Podcast! Today we’re diving deep into decision-making with Drs. Andries van der Leij. From hiring the right talent ...
The Overthinking Pandemic: How To Protect Your Brain (Neuroscience Secrets)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I tackle the hidden costs of overthinking and why it’s draining your brainpower. I'll explain how non-stop workloads and the p...
Neuroscientist: Smarter Thinking In The Modern Workplace
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I am speaking with BrainsFirst Co-Founder, Andries Van Der Leij, join us as we dive into the power of cognitive diversity and how ...
Neuroscience Secrets to Staying in "Flow State"
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Neurolympics episode, I dive into how technological distractions are eroding our ability to focus and maintain attention. We'll explore the...
The Science of Focus: Mastering Attention at Work
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore how attention works, diving into the two attentional systems: system one (fast and automatic) and system two (slow and ...
Hiring the ‘Right’ Talent (Brain Profiles)
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we explore the intersection of cognitive skills and job/task suitability, highlighting how understanding your cognitive profile ca...
Embracing Cognitive Diversity (Every Brain's Got Talent!)
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Neurolympics Podcast! In our first episode, we dive deep into how aligning your cognitive profile with the right job or task can help y...
Welcome to the NeurOlympics Podcast!
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The NeurOlympics Podcast hosted by me, Lucie, and brought to you by BrainsFirst. Discover how understanding your brain can help you and you...