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Customer story · 40 Years of Zen

Achieving emotional neutrality and improved leadership through deep self-reflection and resets

Joanne Yammine · Recorded 1/3/2025

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Joanne Yammine, reviewing 40 Years of Zen, achieved a significant breakthrough in emotional intelligence and leadership. By utilizing the program's 'reset process,' she transitioned from being easily triggered and angry to maintaining a neutral state. This shift allowed her to prioritize self-investment, resulting in better communication and stronger professional and personal relationships.

At a glance

Primary Use Case
Emotional regulation and leadership development
Reported Result
Reduced triggers and improved communication
Key Tool
The Reset Process
I had a real big 'aha moment' yesterday with one of the resets and it really started to become really clear in terms of how I was perpetuating some of the things that had happened to me.
I'm a better communicator and just a better person in general. Like, a lot more calm less angry, which is, kind of, how I started off this training.
I need to invest in myself so that I can be a better person for everyone else.

The interview

What was your biggest realization during the training?

I've got a clearer understanding of how I show up as the victim and the perpetrator. It was really clear in some of the resets that I did, and it's been actually kind of refreshing to see it from that lens. I had a real big 'aha moment' yesterday with one of the resets and it really started to become clear how I was perpetuating some of the things that had happened to me and completely unaware of it.

How did it feel to confront these personal truths?

That was actually—it was a hard pill to swallow, you know, some hard truths. But I really needed to have that perspective on myself.

What changes do you expect in how you show up in the world?

I'm hoping that I'm just going to show up as a better person generally. Someone that is going to be not triggered as much. I'm not taking things as personal attacks all the time. And someone that can reflect on themselves and the role that they might play in situations if I do get triggered.

How has your emotional state changed since starting the program?

I want to hope that, as a result of it, I'm a better communicator and just a better person in general. Like, a lot more calm and less angry, which is kind of how I started off this training.

What is your plan for self-care moving forward?

I think I'm going to prioritize myself more. So, really making sure that I'm investing in myself continuously as well, as a priority. Because it's only when I invest in myself that I can actually be better to others.

What specific tool from the program will you continue to use?

I think it's just going to be the consistency, so I love that reset process. I think it's a great takeaway. I'm really going to try and make an effort to continue to utilize that reset process whenever I can.

What do you envision for your future relationships and career?

I think I'm going to be—oh geez, happily married with really great relationships at home, at work, kick-ass sort of team at work because I'm going to be a better leader and a better teammate. I'll be implementing not being triggered and trying to remain in a neutral state.

Frequently asked

Is the self-reflection process at 40 Years of Zen difficult?

Joanne Yammine described the self-reflection as a 'hard pill to swallow' involving 'hard truths.' However, she found the perspective necessary to stop perpetuating negative patterns she was previously unaware of.

How does 40 Years of Zen help with workplace leadership?

Joanne Yammine believes the training will make her a better leader and teammate by helping her remain in a neutral state. By not taking things as personal attacks, she expects to build a 'kick-ass' team at work.

What is the long-term takeaway from the 40 Years of Zen program?

The primary takeaway for Joanne Yammine was the 'reset process,' which she intends to utilize continuously to manage new daily challenges and maintain her best version.

Full transcript

I would say I've got a clearer understanding of how I show up as the victim and the perpetrator. So, I think that was really clear in some of the resets that I did as well and it's been actually kind of refreshing to see it from that lens. I had a real big 'aha moment' yesterday with one of the resets and it really started to become really clear in terms of how I was perpetuating some of the things that had happened to me and completely unaware of it, whatsoever. And how I might have come across. So that was actually - it was a hard pill to swallow, you know, some hard truths. But really needed to have that perspective on myself. So, Joanne Yammine and I'm from Sydney, Australia. I'm hoping that I'm just going to show up as a better, better person generally. Someone that is going to be not triggered as much. I'm not taking things as personal attacks all the time. And someone that can reflect on themselves and the role that they might play in situations if I do get triggered. So, I want to hope that, as a result of it as well, I'm a better communicator and just a better person in general. Like, a lot more calm less angry, which is, kind of, how I started off this training. I think I'm going to prioritize myself more. So, really making sure that I'm investing in myself continuously as well, as a priority. Because it's only when I invest in myself that I can actually be better to others and I think it's just going to be the consistency so I love that reset process. I think it's a great takeaway. I'm really going to try and make an effort to continue to utilize that reset process whenever I can. I know it sounds kind of a little bit selfish but yeah, I need to invest in myself so that I can be a better person everyone else. I think I'm going to be - oh geez, happily married with really great relationships at home, at work, kick-ass sort of team at work because I'm going to be a better leader and a better teammate. So, implementing not being triggered. Trying to remain in a neutral state or working through the reset process if I am triggered to find out what's actually behind it. It's going to be work and I think I know it's going to be work but it's got to be continuous because every day there's something new that comes up so got to be ready to, again, show up and invest in myself to be the best version.

About 40 Years of Zen

40 Years of Zen offers an intensive neurofeedback program designed to help high-performers achieve deep states of meditation and cognitive enhancement. The program serves individuals looking to improve their leadership, emotional regulation, and mental clarity. Through their proprietary 'reset process,' participants undergo a transformation from being reactive and triggered to maintaining a calm, neutral, and high-performing state.

Industry
Neurofeedback Brain Training

Topics

  • neurofeedback
  • leadership development
  • emotional intelligence
  • personal growth
  • executive coaching
  • mental performance

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