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
31: The Science of Breakthroughs: What the CIA, Neuroscience, and Nature Teach Us About Real Growth
Breakthroughs aren’t smooth — they’re messy, uncertain, and often feel like failure. But what if those moments of chaos are signs your system is reorganizing for something greater?
In this episode of Come Home to You, Jenny Swim unpacks the real science of breakthroughs — what neuroscience, nature, and even the CIA’s Aldrich Ames investigation reveal about transformation.
You’ll learn:
- The four predictable stages every breakthrough follows
- Why frustration and confusion are signs of progress, not failure
- How to reframe tension as intelligence reorganizing
- How leaders can stay clear and grounded in times of disruption
If you’re a leader, parent, or creator navigating change, this episode helps you recognize the signals of growth — and walk through your next breakthrough with wisdom and steadiness.
Additional Resources:
Special thanks to Arielle Groves for her "Disneyland" metaphor.
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