RESOURCES FOR DEEPER LEARNING
The ideas explored throughout Adera’s keynotes are inspired by neuroscience, leadership research, psychology, nervous system regulation, authentic communication, human behaviour, resilience, and transformational leadership.
If you’d like to continue exploring these topics more deeply, here are some incredible books, researchers, thinkers, and frameworks to learn from.
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Brené Brown Researcher and bestselling author focused on vulnerability, courage, shame, trust, and authentic leadership. Recommended: • Dare to Lead • The Gifts of Imperfection • Daring Greatly William Bridges Creator of the Bridges Transition Model — focused on the emotional and psychological process humans move through during change. Recommended: • Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes Dr. Rick Hanson Neuropsychologist exploring the brain’s negativity bias and how we can intentionally cultivate resilience, joy, and wellbeing. Recommended: • Hardwiring Happiness Dr. Bessel van der Kolk Trauma researcher focused on how the body stores stress, trauma, and emotional experiences. Recommended: • The Body Keeps the Score |
Dr. Joe Dispenza
Researcher and speaker exploring neuroplasticity, personal transformation, and how thoughts and emotions shape the brain and body. Recommended: • Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself • Becoming Supernatural Eckhart Tolle Teacher focused on presence, consciousness, and emotional awareness. Recommended: • The Power of Now * A New Earth Daniel Coyle Explores how high-performing teams create safety and trust. Recommended: • The Culture Code Gabor Maté Physician and author exploring trauma, stress, addiction, emotional suppression, and the mind-body connection. Recommended: • When the Body Says No • The Myth of Normal Dr. Susan David Psychologist focused on emotional agility and psychological flexibility. Recommended: • Emotional Agility |
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Concepts Explored Throughout Adera’s Keynotes • The nervous system and change • Forced vs voluntary change • Progressive change and change fatigue • Neuroplasticity and rewiring patterns • Emotional regulation and resilience • Psychological safety and vulnerability • Co-regulation and collective nervous systems • Leadership at every level • Presence, self-awareness, and authenticity • Capacity, burnout, and energy management • Meaning, purpose, and possibility • Conscious response vs unconscious reaction • Human connection and emotional trust • Reconnecting to what lights you up |
Adera’s work is rooted in one core belief:
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Personal Practices That Have Supported Me
In addition to the books and researchers above, these are a few of the practices and resources that have personally helped me navigate change, build resilience, calm my nervous system, and reconnect to myself during challenging seasons of life.
Binaural Beats & Frequency Music
I often listen to binaural beats, meditation music, and frequency-based soundscapes to help create focus, calm, reflection, and presence.
Many people find these tools helpful for:
• meditation
• nervous system regulation
• creativity
• focus
• relaxation
• stress reduction
Kundalini Yoga
One of the most impactful practices in my life has been Kundalini Yoga.
Through breathwork, movement, meditation, mantra, and self-awareness practices, Kundalini Yoga helped me better understand my emotional landscape, strengthen my intuition, and develop tools for navigating life's challenges with greater awareness and resilience.
A special thank you to Jay SuttonBrown at Manipura Yoga College, whose teachings have been an important part of my personal growth and leadership journey.
Nature, Silence & Reflection
Some of my greatest insights have not come from books or courses, but from creating intentional space.
Walking in nature.
Meditation.
Journaling.
Breathing.
Quiet reflection.
The most important voice to hear is your own.
As I often remind myself: your value comes from who you are, not what you do.
Love
Adera
Binaural Beats & Frequency Music
I often listen to binaural beats, meditation music, and frequency-based soundscapes to help create focus, calm, reflection, and presence.
Many people find these tools helpful for:
• meditation
• nervous system regulation
• creativity
• focus
• relaxation
• stress reduction
Kundalini Yoga
One of the most impactful practices in my life has been Kundalini Yoga.
Through breathwork, movement, meditation, mantra, and self-awareness practices, Kundalini Yoga helped me better understand my emotional landscape, strengthen my intuition, and develop tools for navigating life's challenges with greater awareness and resilience.
A special thank you to Jay SuttonBrown at Manipura Yoga College, whose teachings have been an important part of my personal growth and leadership journey.
Nature, Silence & Reflection
Some of my greatest insights have not come from books or courses, but from creating intentional space.
Walking in nature.
Meditation.
Journaling.
Breathing.
Quiet reflection.
The most important voice to hear is your own.
As I often remind myself: your value comes from who you are, not what you do.
Love
Adera