Bec McKeown explains the intricate process of how this tiny brain structure, the amygdala, sends chemical signals down the spinal cord to the adrenal gland, resulting in the production of adrenaline. Explore the intriguing phenomenon of the freeze response and how it relates to the delicate balance between heightened adrenaline and reduced rationality. Learn about the evolutionary significance of this mechanism, which once helped our ancestors escape from saber-toothed tigers but now responds to various modern threats.

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Bec McKeown
Bec McKeown is a Chartered Psychologist with twenty years’ experience of researching and evaluating human performance in high-risk, high-stakes industries, including the UK Ministry of Defence. The knowledge and insights gained from this research have given Bec a unique perspective on the ways humans react in times of crisis, and she is an experienced speaker and thought leader on the psychology of human performance in cybersecurity.
In 2019, Bec established Mind Science, an organisation dedicated to assisting companies at both operational and strategic levels. Her primary focus revolves around leveraging psychological principles to enhance situational awareness, decision-making, and problem-solving for teams operating in complex environments. With a proven track record, Bec continues to make significant contributions in shaping the landscape of human performance psychology.

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