Ligia Koijen Ramos is an applied philosopher, the CEO of In2motivation, and an enthusiastic explorer of human behaviour.
She brings together philosophy, neuroscience, and real-world leadership to challenge conventional thinking, help people make better decisions, build stronger relationships, and lead with greater awareness. Known for turning complex ideas into practical insights, Ligia believes that changing your perspective can change your life.
In this episode of Winning Within, Orlando speaks with Ligia about neuroplasticity, congruency, emotions, authenticity, and the real work of personal transformation.
Ligia explains why the brain naturally seeks routine, safety, and familiarity, and how surprise can increase awareness and help us break out of automatic patterns. She also explores the idea of the “mind map” — the internal model shaped by education, culture, experiences, and social conditioning — and why questioning that map is essential for living in alignment.
This conversation addresses the common gap between knowledge and practice, why real transformation requires lived experience, and how to create your own “lab” for growth instead of endlessly collecting more information.
Ligia also speaks powerfully about emotions, grief, death, and the danger of using self-development tools to escape the human experience. Rather than using practices like meditation, yoga, or personal development to become numb, she invites us to feel more honestly, live more fully, and stay connected to love.
A deep conversation on rewiring the mind, trusting emotions, practising transformation, and remembering what it means to be human.
Learn more about Ligia and In2motivation:https://www.in2motivation.com