# What Is the Second Brain?

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Podcast: [We Are PoWEr Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/we-are-power-podcast-613157)
Published: 2026-01-19T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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 leaders...

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