Welcome to 2040 Nanometers—a platform for leaders, founders, and visionaries ready to unlock their next level of performance, not just through strategy, but through neuroscience, coherence, and conscious leadership.
As a scientist and strategist with over two decades in executive and board roles within the life sciences and healthcare industries, I’ve led teams through transformation, complexity, and innovation. Today, as founder of 2040 Nanometers and co-founder of State of Coherence, I integrate that experience with neuroscience, and nervous system maestry to help leaders elevate performance, expand awareness, and embody the kind of leadership that shifts cultures—from the inside out.
But let’s start with a question most leaders never ask: Where does transformation really happen?
🔬 The 2040 Nanometers That Change Everything
The name 2040 Nanometers refers to the distance between neurons—what’s called the synaptic cleft, typically 20 to 40 nanometers wide. It’s where electrical signals become neurotransmitters, and where information turns into thought, movement, decision, and emotion.
This isn’t just brain science—it’s leadership science.
Why? Because those nanometers exist across the entire nervous system, not just in the brain. Your capacity to lead, connect, decide, and perform is governed by how effectively your system communicates within itself.
In this microscopic space, your internal state is shaped—and so is your impact on the world.
What Is Conscious Leadership—and Why Does It Matter Now?
Conscious leadership means leading with awareness, intentionality, and alignment. It’s about regulating your nervous system, mastering your internal state, and creating environments where people—and ideas—can thrive.
In today’s high-pressure environments, traditional leadership models often lead to:
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Chronic stress and burnout
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Inefficient decision-making
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Disconnected cultures
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Low engagement and innovation
Conscious leaders do something different.
They lead from coherence—the sweet spot where mind, body, and emotions align.
And neuroscience confirms: when a leader is in a coherent and regulated state, their team naturally entrains to that frequency. It creates psychological safety, clarity, and speed.
Why Leaders Need a Holistic Approach to Performance
Most leadership frameworks focus on cognitive load, strategy, or productivity tools. But the future of peak performance is neurobiological and systemic.
High performance isn’t just about working harder—it’s about managing your:
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Cognitive energy (focus and attention)
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Emotional states (resilience and empathy)
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Physiological regulation (stress response and recovery)
At 2040 Nanometers, we integrate neuroscience, somatics, and executive coaching to support leaders in creating real, sustainable transformation.
Flow States: The Neurobiology of Leadership Performance
Want to make better decisions, innovate faster, and experience effortless execution?
You’re talking about flow.
Flow states are neurochemical and somatic experiences where leaders perform at their best with ease. They’re triggered not by pressure, but by:
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Deep focus
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Emotional regulation
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A clear structure for challenge and skill balance
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Internal coherence
Flow is trainable. And it’s one of the most underutilized tools in executive leadership today.
The Invisible Edge of Impact
The synaptic cleft—those 20 to 40 nanometers—is small, but it's where all change begins. It’s the invisible edge where performance, presence, and purpose align.
This is what 2040 Nanometers is all about.
What you’ll find here:
✅ Science-backed tools to regulate your nervous system and access flow
✅ Conscious leadership frameworks grounded in neuroscience
✅ Performance rituals for sustainable high-achievement
✅ Reflections and thought leadership on decision-making, resilience, and impact
Whether you're a founder, executive, creative, or simply someone who believes leadership needs to evolve—this is your space.
Ready to Lead from the Inside Out?
Transformation doesn’t happen in your calendar. It happens in the space between your neurons.
At 2040 nanometers, the invisible becomes action. Emotion becomes energy. Intention becomes impact.
Let’s lead from there.
In flow,
Rebeca Sanz Barriuso
Conscious Leadership Mentor & Coach
Founder of 2040 Nanometers
"Transformation isn’t loud. It’s embodied. And it always starts in the space in between"