How ready is your brain—right now?

We live in a world of inputs, urgency, and overload. But your greatest edge isn’t how much you know—it’s whether your brain is ready when it matters most.

BQ (Brain Quotient)™ is your moment-to-moment ability to notice your brain state and shift into clarity, focus, or calm—on demand.

BQ is like a mental "check engine" light. It helps you stay in the driver’s seat—so your best thinking stays online.

What is BQ?

BQ is a real-time mental readiness metric. It tracks your capacity to access your executive brain—especially under stress, distraction, or depletion.

When your prefrontal cortex is active, you think clearly, respond wisely, and lead with focus. When it’s offline, reactivity takes over.

High-BQ leaders recognize the shift—and know how to reset.

BQ is your brain-state intelligence in motion—the awareness, regulation, and real-time readiness of your executive brain.

The BQ Model™: 4 Core Moves

Notice. Shift. Sustain. Anchor.
The four moves of a high-BQ person.

1 | Notice
Tune in to your brain state.
Are you clear or foggy? Focused or frayed? Awareness is the first move—and the foundation of every shift.

2 | Shift
Come back to center.
Use simple tools to move from scattered to steady, from stress to clarity. Shift is the skill of mental recovery.

3 | Sustain
Guard your mental edge.
In a world that burns through your brain, Sustain is about knowing what to give your energy to—and what not to. It’s how you stay sharp for what matters most.

4 | Anchor
Be the calm in the room.
Steady your nervous system—and others breathe easier. You create conditions for clarity, trust, and expansion.

What's Coming Next

We're building tools and trainings to help individuals and organizations increase their BQ.

  • BQ Scan™ – A fast, intuitive self-check for real-time cognitive readiness

  • BQ Reset Deck™ – Practices for coming back to center

  • BQ Leadership Labs™ – Programs for building brain-wise teams and cultures

Intellectual Property Notice

BQ™ (Brain Quotient) and The BQ Model™ are proprietary frameworks developed by Amy Centers and owned by SmartWorks Group, LLC. All associated language, visual models, and diagnostic tools are the intellectual property of SmartWorks Group, LLC. Use or reproduction without permission is prohibited.