Ep 75: Grand Rounds: The Paradox of The High Performer: Communication, Adaptation, and the NEW Resilience (Jim Brayshaw)

Recorded on December 5, 2025.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Jim Brayshaw, a performance coach with a background in crisis response, discusses communication, adaptation, and resilience in high performers. This is part 1 of a 3-part grand rounds mini-series on performance, mental health, and resiliency in medicine.

Jim Brayshaw is a dynamic Keynote Speaker and Mental Health Educator who believes that "When We Improve Humans, We Improve Everything." With a background that encompasses 3 Decades in the Fire Service, certification in Crisis Response, Group & Individual Neuroscience Coaching, Fire Service Leadership, & Mental Health Training, Jim’s Keynotes & Presentations bring a unique blend of empathy, neuroscience, and practical strategy to his sessions. He specializes in Artful Communication and bridging the "Sub-Clinical Gap"—the space where everyday people, everyday stress, and our mental health intersect—helping High-Performing teams make adjustments to strengthen how we navigate trauma, change, and the complexities of human connection with resilience and clarity.

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