{"title":"Ian Robertson","description":"\u003cp\u003eIan Robertson explores the intricate workings of the human mind and behaviour through a scientific lens, blending neuroscience with practical insights. His books delve into themes such as confidence, resilience, and success, offering readers a deeper understanding of what drives us and how to harness these forces in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBridging \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSelf-Help \u0026amp; Personal Development\u003c\/em\u003e, his work invites reflection on personal growth and the biological underpinnings of achievement. 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Confidence lies at the core of what makes things happen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProbing the science and neuroscience behind confidence that has emerged over the last decade, clinical psychologist and neuroscientist Professor Ian Robertson tells us how confidence plays out in our minds, our brains and indeed our bodies. He explains where it comes from and how it spreads — with extraordinary economic and political consequences. 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It follows a dramatherapy group attended by six women, all struggling with their weight, using vignettes, transcriptions of the sessions attended, and commentary on the progress made by the participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA final interview concludes each of the women's therapy, where they talk about their experiences within the group, followed by the therapist's summation of their treatment. 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