We’ve been taught that stress is the enemy! And I have been trying for years to break that dogma. Because stress is actually one of your greatest performance tools. And there is one data point that encapsulates stress - HRV. In this episode, we explore why HRV may be one of the most powerful biomarkers for improving not only personal health and resilience, stopping the burnout epidemic and improving employee wellbeing, engagement, and performance in the modern workplace.

Matt Bennett is a keynote speaker, author, and trainer who brings trauma-informed care, neurobiology, behavior change, and resilience to life for professional audiences. Through compelling stories, practical frameworks, and research-based insight, he helps people see their work — and the people they serve — through a more hopeful, effective, and transformational lens. His presentations are energetic, thought-provoking, and actionable, designed to inspire audiences while giving them tools they can use immediately.

Contact:

Website - https://www.optimalhrv.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-bennett-584abb3

Join us as we explore:

What is stress, and why we need it to succeed.
HRV, defining it, why it goes up and down, measuring burnout with HRV and the 4 stages of burnout.
The vagus nerve, vagal tone, a “good” HRV, how to improve it and HRV’s connection to emotions and cognition.
How HRV is the best data point to improve employee wellbeing while improving employee productivity and performance.
The demonization of stress, differentiating between distress and eustress and why a majority of stress is happening automatically and subconsciously.
The best and worst HRV wearables

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Stress Is Your Greatest Performance Tool: Master HRV, Vagus Tone & Beat Burnout | Matt Bennett

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Stress Is Your Greatest Performance Tool: Master HRV, Vagus Tone & Beat Burnout | Matt Bennett