Grow And Connect Podcast
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In this conversation, host Igor Rafalovich explores how self-sabotage, overwhelm, and survival-brain responses silently hinder even the most talented designers and architects.
Janine breaks down the mindset patterns that drain performance, the neuroscience behind the negativity bias, and the Positive Intelligence framework she uses to help creative professionals operate with clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience.
💬 “Vulnerability is the currency of trust.” - Janine Aurichio
Janine explains why so many creatives believe the myth “I’m good at design, not business,” and how to replace it with a grounded operating system that supports growth, alignment, and creative flow. Whether you’re navigating burnout, leading a team, or scaling your studio, her insights offer a powerful blueprint for sustainable success.
📌 Topics Discussed:
⦿ The neuroscience of self-sabotage and the survival-brain patterns limiting creatives
⦿ How designers and architects can overcome perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing
⦿ Why business systems feel overwhelming, and how to simplify them
⦿ How vulnerability and empathy build trust inside creative teams
⦿ Daily practices that rewire the brain for resilience, clarity, and creativity
⦿ The Positive Intelligence® model and how leaders can install a healthier mental operating system.
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Journal Prompts:
On a scale of 1 - 10, how much empathy do I show in my work?
What beliefs about my abilities and my work might be holding me back?
What are three subtle shifts I can make that will improve my performance?
