THE NEUROBIOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP
HALF DAY WORKSHOP
The Triple-Brain Dermatologist! Leading with Intuition, Connection, and Creativity
Sunday May 3, 2026: 8:00am-12:00pm
Presenter
Dr. Shimi King
Session Description
For women in dermatology, leadership is a multidimensional balancing act. Whether you are managing a private clinic, navigating hospital hierarchies, or debunking “skin-fluencer” myths, your success depends on how well your three brains communicate.
This 4-hour workshop utilizes Dr. Shimi Kang’s 3-brain framework to optimize professional and personal performance. We will dive into the Intuitive Gut Brain to conquer imposter syndrome, the Social Emotional Heart Brain to revolutionize staff management and allyship, and the Thinking Head Brain to tackle constant change, misinformation and business strategy. Participants will leave with a “Neuroleadership Toolkit” designed to move them from reactive stress to proactive, impactful leadership.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the neurological triggers that cause “brain block” in business, social and personal interactions.
- Apply “Neuro-leadership” to manage staff, business and build genuine professional networks.
- Utilize the “Thinking Brain” to deconstruct misinformation and execute high-level business decisions.
- Develop a practical “Allyship Roadmap” using social-emotional intelligence.
Workshop Agenda & Practical Tools
Focus: Survival, Instinct, and Intuitive Confidence
- The Science: Understanding the gut-brain axis in decision-making and the “Safety First” instinct.
- Topic: Imposter Syndrome: How the brain’s survival mechanism misinterprets growth as a threat, leading to “fraud” feelings.
- Practical Tool: The 5-Second Grounding Technique. A neuro-hack to shift from a reactive gut response to a calm, centered state during high-pressure aesthetic procedures or business negotiations.
- Breakout Session 1: “The Gut Check.” In small groups, share a recent “Imposter Moment” and apply the grounding technique to reframe the narrative from “I’m a fraud” to “I’m expanding.”
Focus: Belonging, Staff Management, and Interaction
- The Science: The neurobiology of empathy, oxytocin, and “In-group” dynamics.
- Topic: Managing Staff & Colleagues: Using emotional intelligence to reduce clinic turnover and resolve conflicts in personal and professional life.
- Practical Tool: The “KEYS.” Communication Framework for difficult staff performance reviews.
- Breakout Session 2: “The Heart of the Clinic.” Roleplay a common conflict (e.g., a scheduling error or a tense colleague interaction) using the KEYS. tool.
Focus: Logic, Strategy, and Misinformation
- The Science: The Prefrontal Cortex’s role in executive function and complex problem-solving.
- Topic: Business Ownership & Misinformation: Using logic to filter out “noise”—from social media skincare myths to complex overhead structures.
- Practical Tool: The Logic Filter. A 3-step checklist to evaluate new business investments or respond to patient misinformation without emotional escalation.
- Breakout Session 3: “The Myth-Buster Lab.” Participants work in pairs to draft a 30-second “Thinking Brain” script to debunk a popular piece of dermatology misinformation for patients.
Focus: Using all 3 Brains for Social Impact
- The Framework: * Intuitive: Recognizing the “gut” discomfort of witnessing inequity.
- Social Emotional: Building empathy required to support marginalized colleagues.
- Thinking: Strategizing structural changes (Accompliceship) rather than just offering words (Allyship).
- Practical Tool: The Accomplice Action Plan. A template for identifying one systemic change in your workplace (hiring practices, patient accessibility, or mentorship).
- Closing Circle: One “3-Brain Commitment” each member will take back to their practice.
Practical Takeaways for Participants
| Brain Center | Leadership Application | Daily Tool |
| Intuitive (Gut) | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | The Reset Breath |
| Social Emotional (Heart) | Staff Motivation & Allyship | KEYS Scripts |
| Thinking (Head) | Business & Misinformation | The Logic Filter |