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The NeuroLeadership Edge

The NeuroLeadership Edge is a leadership podcast for executives, founders, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and make decisions under constant pressure. Hosted by neuroscience-based leadership expert Claire Hayek, the show examines what actually happens when leaders are under stress, managing uncertainty, and navigating high-stakes moments that shape teams, culture, and results. Through a mix of solo episodes and candid conversations with experienced leaders, you’ll hear how

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00:28:14

The System Wasn’t Built for Me — So I Built My Own...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2026/02/11

Topics CoveredCorporate misalignment and personal reinventionLeadership identity and self-permissionAuthenticity vs. performanceMental fitness and daily regulationPQ reps and saboteur patternsThe role of therapy, coaching, and systemsTai Chi, calendar strategy, and sustainable focusWomen, burnout, and racial identity at workEntrepreneurial clarity Timestamps00:00 – The moment you realize: the system wasn’t built for you02:00 – Lesley’s leadership trajectory and values shift06:00 – From contributor

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00:24:16

This One Habit Is Training Your Brain to Work Against...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2026/02/04

Topics Covered:Cognitive habit loopsThreat bias in the brainEmotional energy and clarityMental fitness and rewiringDecision fatigueExecutive presence under pressure Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: The cost of one common habit00:58 – Intro to the show and why this matters02:16 – Complaining: a biological loop05:09 – What the brain records and repeats07:40 – Why venting might feel good… but train the wrong pattern09:22 – A moment of self-awareness10:44 – From threat to clarity: breaking the loop13:01 –

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00:27:26

What Happens When the Plan Disappears and Everyone...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2026/01/28

Topics CoveredLeading through collapse and reinventionScaling sales teams without burnoutFounder mindsets that stall growthPerformance vs presence in leadershipEmpathy in sales leadershipSelf-worth and leadership identityHolding space while holding standards Timestamps[00:02:00] – Brian’s entire pipeline vanishes during COVID[00:03:50] – The emotional toll and resilience that followed[00:10:21] – Empathy, vulnerability, and self-regulation under pressure[00:12:00] – Transparency and accountability

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00:21:26

Stop Trying to Be Liked — Start Getting Things Done ...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2026/01/21

Topics Covered:Leading without needing to be likedPeople-pleasing vs. performanceWomen, approval, and identity in leadershipCorporate marketing under pressureRespect vs. likeabilityManaging energy and focus across rolesCultural communication strategiesCareer resilience after layoffsInternal clarity and purpose Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: When likeability gets in the way04:12 – Kim’s turning point: “It’s not about being liked”08:40 – The corporate trap of performative leadership12:30 – How she resets

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00:28:34

The One Blind Spot That’s Holding Leaders Back with...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2026/01/14

TOPICS COVERED:Gabriela Embon’s Power Couple MethodEmotional alignment in leadershipThe leadership impact of unconscious disconnectionHow inner conflict shows up in your outer leadershipRituals for reconnecting to meaning and clarityThe neuroscience of aligned influence and human connectionWhy your strategy might be flawless, but your energy isn’t Timestamps:00:00 – Intro to Gabriela Embon + why emotional blind spots matter02:15 – The difference between being strategic vs. being aligned07:30 – How

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00:17:42

Who You’re Being Changes Everything

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2026/01/07

Topics CoveredIdentity vs behavior: why you're not just your habitsSurvival brain vs leadership brainRewiring your nervous system for resilienceTraining your brain with mental fitnessDefault Mode Network and leadership autopilotSelf-awareness vs self-commandThe truth about overthinking, control, and hesitationWhat it actually takes to lead differently in 2026 and beyond Timestamps00:00 – Why you keep falling into the same patterns under pressure01:48 – When the moment hits: “I’ve grown, but

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00:14:23

Your Second Brain Is in Your Chest

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/12/31

Topics CoveredThe neuroscience of the heart-brain connectionWhy the heart is considered your second brainReal-time nervous system regulation toolsThe difference between calm and coherenceHow to build intuitive leadership through heart-based practicesA practical 60-second reset to shift from survival to clarityHow to get out of mental loops and access decision-making powerThe physiological connection between breathing and focusThe role of intention in anchoring presenceTraining your team to

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00:27:05

The Feedback That Changed Everything with Jessie Novey

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/12/24

Topics Covered:The neuroscience of feedbackFeedback as a growth acceleratorAuthenticity and self-awareness in leadership“Clear is Kind” and giving tough feedback wellAvoiding ambiguity to reduce stress and quiet quittingEmpathy, credibility, and building trust with executivesHow to shift from reactive to resilient leadershipEmotional regulation and the power of naming emotionsSaying it out loud: the neuroscience of the production effect Timestamps:00:00 — Intro: The feedback that changed

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00:24:24

No One’s Coming to Fix It—Because You’re It with...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/12/17

Topics Covered:The moment Sophie realized she was the one she’d been waiting forWhy external “fixes” don’t create internal peaceUsing self-awareness and stillness as leadership toolsThe trap of performing leadership vs. being a leaderWhat “being it” looks like day to day, especially under pressureHow to take back agency when you're spiralingWhy naming things out loud is a neuroscience-backed power moveClaire’s GLOW method as a daily self-command toolReal examples of shifting out of reactivity using

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00:24:53

The Black Belt Formula to Lead Through Any Challenge...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/12/10

Topics CoveredHow martial arts shaped Michael Gizzi’s leadership philosophyThe “Theory–Action–Result” loop explainedWhy discipline beats motivation for long-term leadership successLeading during high-stress moments (like layoffs and team tension)How to build real trust that scalesThe link between humility, clarity, and power in leadershipPeople-first HR that actually drives resultsBalancing systems with empathyWhat most leaders get wrong about company cultureHow to stay grounded when you’re not at

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00:21:03

Lead Human, Beat Burnout with Ronan Massez

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/12/03

Topics CoveredBurnout and stress signals in leadershipNeuroscience of self-regulation under pressureHuman-centered leadership modelsEmpathy and team performanceSelf-awareness and identity beyond titlesPurpose-driven work culturesSimple tools to check in with your teamRewiring leadership habits Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Claire's introduction01:00 – Meet Ronan Massez: human-centric growth leader02:30 – The burnout moment that changed everything04:15 – Physical symptoms and emotional toll05:00 –

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00:28:55

From Boss to Leader with Celso Sawaia

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/11/26

Topics CoveredBoss vs. Leader: What’s the difference?The power of humility in leadershipHow Celso lost his team—and got them backNeuroscience of fear, safety, and clarityLeading organizational change with empathyHow to help people transition through uncertaintyFrom classroom to executive room: building partnershipRapid-fire: What rewired Celso’s leadership mindset Timestamps00:00 – Intro: From boss to real leader01:00 – Meet Celso Sawaia: Engineer, teacher, UN leader03:00 – The moment leadership hit

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00:25:59

Step Down to Level Up with Karan Mehta

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/11/19

Topics Covered:Mental fitness in the face of uncertaintyReframing ego, fear, and status dropsTeam leadership through unexpected changeHabit stacking: meditation, sticky notes, and self-talkManifestation vs discipline: how belief + action rewires your brainEmotional regulation under stress Timestamps:00:00 – Why “step downs” are often level-ups02:45 – Karan’s story: from India to Canada to McDonald's to executive leadership06:20 – When COVID crushed the plan—and what came next08:55 – Neuroscience

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00:17:37

I Said This Out Loud—And Everything Changed

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/11/12

Topics Covered:Identity activation: why your brain listens when you speakThe neuroscience of affirmations and “the production effect”Claire’s story from engineer to confident speakerThe Scan–Shrink–Shift method for nervous system resetsHow to activate the “leader” network in your brainMirror work, breathwork, and verbal cues for instant state changeWhy resilience starts with micro-moments of mental fitnessTimestamps:00:00 – The sentence that changed Claire’s life02:45 – The meeting where everything

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00:27:33

Lead Without the Title with Lance Robbins

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/11/05

Topics Covered:The myth of “leadership equals title”How to lead across teams without formal authorityA real-time conflict de-escalation storyEgo vs. trust: how identity can hijack influenceRegulating your own nervous system firstThe science of perception and credibility in teamsTimestamps:00:00 – Intro: Leadership without hierarchy03:50 – Lance’s story of de-escalating conflict mid-meeting07:20 – How to lead across without stepping on toes11:00 – Labels, identity, and internalized pressure14:15 –

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00:21:39

Break the Loop – Stop Letting Triggers Run You

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/10/29

Topics Covered:How emotional triggers hijack your brainThe neurobiology of fight, flight, freeze (and fawn)The “loop” cycle and how to recognize itClaire’s Triple S Method: Scan, Shrink, ShiftWhy calm is not the goal—command isThe science of self-regulation in high-stakes leadershipWhy mental fitness rewires your team as much as yourselfHow to interrupt default patterns and rewire your neural circuits Timestamps:00:00 – The real reason you feel stuck in the same loop01:00 – Claire’s story: being cut

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00:29:04

Future-Proof Your Career - With Laureen Knudsen

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/10/22

Topics Covered:How to handle layoffs and reorgs with clarityThe neuroscience behind career identity and fear of changeWhy your brain resists stepping into the unknownAligning values with work: what Laureen learned post-exitWhat it really means to “future-proof” your careerLeading others through transformationClaire’s brain tools to rewire fear-based thinkingA reframe that helps leaders navigate difficult transitions Timestamps:00:00 – Claire’s opener: your career is not your identity01:02 – Meet

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00:29:50

Imposter No More with David Brennan

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/10/15

Topics Covered:Why smart people fall into imposter syndromeHow cancer became a gift for rewiring David’s mindsetThe neuroscience of fear and the negativity biasWhy your brain says “you don’t belong” (even when you do)How action reprograms your self-beliefThe power of reframing challenges as growth triggersWhat to look for when imposter syndrome shows up in your teamA tiny experiment to shift from fear to courageThe #1 thing to remember when your brain tells you you're not enoughTimestamps:00:00 –

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00:29:58

Out of Comfort, Into Courage — with Jen Belongia-Barak

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/10/08

Topics Covered:Comfort zones and leadership courageHow fear shows up in our brains (and how to manage it)Adapting to global leadership rolesListening as a leadership superpowerHow to build trust across culturesWhy belonging matters more than fitting inTools to navigate uncertainty with clarityClaire’s neuroscience-backed 3-point Change BriefJen’s “be confident in what you don’t know” mindsetThe power of journaling and self-affirmation in high pressure momentsTimestamps:00:00 – Claire introduces

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00:29:42

We Didn’t Break — We Rebuilt: A 3-Act Story of...

The NeuroLeadership Edge ·

2025/10/01

Topics Covered:Act 1: The lasting impact of military training and perspectiveAct 2: Leading through tragedy—how a fatal accident reshaped Jeff’s leadershipAct 3: Purpose-driven reinvention through coachingMental fitness tools for leading under pressureHow to hire for character and retain top talentThe power of daily huddles and communication rhythmUsing breathing as a nervous system resetOwning your voice and stepping into your North StarTimestamps:00:00 – Claire introduces the “3-act” theme of

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