Catchphrase: “Let’s put the brakes on here…I need to think about this first”

Rita is the emotional anchor of PF Cortex Consulting. She keeps impulses in check, helps the team regulate strong emotions, and quietly reminds everyone that sometimes the best reaction is a deep breath.

Rita thrives on structure but knows that life and work rarely stick to a plan. She’s the one who gently stops you from sending that snippy email or overreacting in a meeting, all while balancing her own busy schedule and family obligations. When Rita’s on her game, the office hums smoothly; when she’s stretched too thin, tensions sneak in and she’s constantly putting out small fires.

She’s a great worker, but can honestly be a wet blanket on fun sometimes. When Rita’s on vacation, chaos tends to ensue: impulse purchases for the office (those $1000 ergonomic chairs just seemed so right for improving office morale), last minute Friday afternoon happy hours that may or may not have been put on the business credit card without asking….you get the idea.

Rita’s skills represent the executive function skills of response inhibition, impulse control, and emotional control. Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about how you can strengthen these and other executive function skills. Learn how to honor your brain and work with it, never against it.