Joan Washburn shares an option to giving advice. Learn what our brains do when receiving advice. Watch other videos in Joan’s series, Coffee Break with Coach Joan: Quick Tips for Busy Professionals

“Let me give you some advice.”  Does any statement shut you down faster and is less effective than this one?  If so, you’re not alone.  Here’s why.  A 2009 research study on the relationship between financial advice and decision-making by Jan Englemann and associates illustrates that the brain “offloads” while it is taking in advice. […]