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The Three Brains: Decision-Making and Personal Change with Christoffel Sneijder

Dec 7, 2025 • 68 mins

Alka Sharma welcomes Christoffel Sneijder to discuss understanding human behavior through a multidisciplinary lens. They delve into the concept of the three brains: gut, heart, and head, and explore gender differences in decision-making. Christoffel emphasizes the role of gut instinct and how aligning the three brains leads to successful decisions and personal change. They discuss overcoming beliefs and trauma, consistency in change, and the inspiration behind Christoffel's approach. The conversation covers empathy, the future of human behavior studies, and the nature versus nurture debate in leadership. They also address human behavior in the AI era, critical thinking, and resources authored by Christoffel, concluding with audience appreciation.

Key Points

  • Understanding and integrating the three distinct human brains—gut, heart, and head—can lead to more holistic and effective decision-making in both personal and professional contexts.
  • True behavioral change requires alignment among all three brains, as each brain has its own unique needs and ways of communicating, which can either support or hinder change.
  • AI and technology will continue to serve as powerful tools in understanding human behavior, but they cannot replace the irreplaceable value of human touch and connection.
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