What Is the Second Brain?

In this episode, we speak with Reshma Mahapacha , IBM strategist and author of The Second Brain , about the real skills that drive complex transformations: emotional intelligence, quiet leadership, and the ability to read a room. She shares how timing, perception, and cultural fluency shape multi-million-pound programmes and why letting results speak often creates the strongest influence. Reshma’s global career brings a fresh and experienced perspective to consulting, communication, and leadership. We talk about the power of a well-timed pause, how to turn misinterpretation into clarity, and why success has seasons: of intensity, stillness, and deliberate pace. You’ll hear: ➡️ Why The Second Brain centres on timing, precision, and perception ➡️ The shift from artificial intelligence to authentic intelligence ➡️ The impact of quiet leadership and letting results do the talking ➡️ Why success moves in seasons ➡️ How empathy strengthens AI policy, design, and outcomes ➡️ Ways AI can create jobs and support long-term skills growth Find out more about We Are PoWEr here. 💫

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What Is the Second Brain? is an episode from Northern Power Women Podcast by powered by Simone Roche MBE and Northern PoWEr Women .

This episode is 21:11 long.

This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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