At Holistic Performance Group, we believe effective leadership and wellness training must take cultural context into account. Our work extends beyond the United States, and we are proud to collaborate with organizations and communities around the world. In this presentation, Dr. Ryan Cate Gibson, co-founder of Holistic Performance Group, shares insights from her work exploring women’s mental health in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Drawing from international research and...

Our very own Dr. Ryan Cate Gibson had the chance to join WAAY31 News to share an insight that resonates deeply across every industry today: soft skills aren’t optional anymore, they’re essential. As the co-owner of Holistic Performance Group and the creator behind Alabama’s widely-recognized Flawless Delivery workforce program, Ryan brought her signature blend of warmth, clarity, and neuroscience-based expertise to the conversation. She spoke on the growing demand for communication,...

If you’ve noticed that many mindfulness and breathing practices seem to have similar calming effects, there’s a good reason for that, your nervous system is behind it all. Specifically, one very special nerve called the vagus nerve. Meet the Vagus Nerve The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in your body, stretching from your brainstem down through your neck, chest, and abdomen. You can think of it as your mind-body connection highway, sending constant messages between your brain and...