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Deep dive with Dr. Jacqueline Brassey on Emotional Flexibility

Montag, 8. Dezember 2025 · 1 h 03

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In this new episode of #TTalk #BecomeTheCEOofYourLife, we dive deep into the power of mindset, resilience, and authentic leadership with none other than Dr. Jacqueline Brassey.
Jacqui is Director Healthy Workforces, Director of Research Science, People & Learning Leader and OpCo member at the McKinsey Health Institute. She is also a research fellow at VU Amsterdam, Adjunct Professor at IE University, Advisory Council Member of the World Wellbeing Movement, Advisory Board Member of Wellbeing at Work, and a steering committee member of the World Economic Forum’s Healthy Workforces Initiative. With over 25 years of experience across business, academia, and positive neuroscience, she’s on a mission to help people thrive — especially in times of uncertainty.

Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:

• How a self-confidence crisis became a turning point in Jacqui’s life

• Why living in alignment with your values is essential for fulfillment

• The 5 core processes of emotional flexibility — and how to apply them

• How to deal with your inner “mind monkey” (yes, she named hers Fred!)

• Practical tools to stay calm, focused, and intentional — even under pressure

This episode is for anyone who wants to lead themselves better — and build inner strength that lasts.
Tune in now and discover what it really means to become the CEO of your life.

McKinsey Health Institute: mckinsey.com/mhi/overview
Advisory Council Member of the World Wellbeing Movement: worldwellbeingmovement.org/people/?list=adviso…
Advisory Board Member of Wellbeing at Work: wellbeingatwork.world/global-wellbeing-advisor…
Committee member of the World Economic Forum’s Healthy Workforces Initiative: initiatives.weforum.org/healthy-workforces/about

Jacqui is also the author of several books, amongst them The Authentic Confidence book and Deliberate Calm.
Authentic Confidence: mckinsey.com/about-us/new-at-mckinsey-blog/fee…
Deliberate Calm: mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-boo…

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