The Real Intelligence Podcast with Jenny Swim
In a world moving towards artificial intelligence, what if you could reclaim your real one? Join leadership coach Jenny Swim to explore human intelligence through the lens of neuroscience, conscious observation, and story.
The Real Intelligence Podcast with Jenny Swim
38: You Are Here: The Skill of Orienting
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Feeling unsettled by world events, in the middle of a transition, or unsure of your next step? In this episode of the Real Intelligence podcast, Jenny Swim explores the skill of orienting—the simple but powerful practice of knowing where you are physically, emotionally, mentally, and relationally.
You’ll learn how orienting helps you differentiate what’s yours to carry, pause strategically instead of reacting, and calm your nervous system to build capacity. The episode includes practical reflections and simple practices you can use right away. Sometimes clarity doesn’t come from looking ahead—it comes from recognizing where you already are.
Additional Resources:
• The Orienting Reflex and Behavioral States (PMC)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10010463/
• Irene Lyon — Orienting: Its Simplicity and Complexity Explained
https://irenelyon.com/2024/04/05/orienting-its-simplicity-and-complexity-explained/
• The Orienting Response (Video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZO3vYrJlaY
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