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The NeuroLeadership Edge: Pressure-Proof Leadership™ & Calm Authority

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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00:18:49

Why Smart, Talented Leaders Still Break Under...

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2026/04/15

Topics CoveredThe three non-negotiable brain needs that determine performance under pressure Why talented, experienced leaders still break when these needs are not protected Autonomy: what it means neurologically, and why execution without ownership kills dopamine Competence: why narrowing under pressure triggers threat responses in your highest performers Relatedness: how isolation and invisibility shut down the prefrontal cortex and fragment team cohesion The difference between executing

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00:26:02

The Power of Reinventing Yourself with Charlene Briganty

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2026/04/08

Topics CoveredReinvention in leadership Burnout and misalignment Brain resistance to uncertainty Leadership under pressure Empowerment vs control in teams Mental fitness and thought regulation Courage and decision-making Empathy in leadership Identity and career transitions Personal and professional alignment Timestamps 00:00 – Why reinvention is unavoidable for leaders 01:00 – What you’ll learn in this episode 02:00 – Charlene’s early bold decisions 06:00 – Leadership and control

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00:27:04

The Cost of Being “Always On” with Gregg Frederick

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2026/04/01

Topics CoveredLeading a $150M revenue division under pressure Growing 48% during the economic downturn Traveling 150,000 miles per year while raising three young children The neuroscience of fight-or-flight in leadership Reactive culture vs responsive leadership Executive coaching and vulnerability Burnout signals leaders ignore Mental fitness practices for high performers Redefining success beyond external metrics Building calm authority under pressure Timestamps 00:00 – Success on

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00:29:21

She Quit a Successful Job and Became a Better Leader...

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2026/03/25

Topics CoveredLeadership misalignment under pressureChronic stress and executive functionEndurance vs. strategic realignmentToxic workplace cultureNervous system regulation in leadershipCore values identification and applicationAgency and dopamine in decision-makingPsychological safetyHumility + ambition (Level 5 leadership)AI and human amplification Timestamps00:00 – The cost of surviving misalignment01:00 – What you’ll learn in this episode02:28 – Breanne’s decision to leave03:00 – Endurance vs

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00:19:45

Podcasting for Good: Why Leadership Should Be for...

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2026/03/18

Topics CoveredPodcasthon 2026 and podcasting for social impactLeadership access versus leadership talentPressure, trauma, and the nervous systemGrowing up in uncertainty and building resilienceNeuroscience of regulation under pressureLeadership for All program modelWhy mental fitness belongs to everyoneInclusive leadership developmentCreating ripple effects through access Timestamps00:00 – Why access matters in leadership02:00 – Podcasthon and the purpose of this episode03:00 – Claire’s leadership

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00:29:51

What Real Leaders Do When Things Go Wrong (and Why It...

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2026/03/11

Topics Covered:Crisis leadershipTrust under pressureIdentity-based leadershipNeuroscience of reaction vs. presenceBuilding a values-led teamSlowing down in high-stakes moments Timestamps:00:00 – Intro02:14 – When everything went off script05:47 – The instinct to fix vs. the need to pause10:01 – Identity, presence, and values under pressure14:30 – Real trust-building moments17:42 – The power of honest reflection20:58 – How leadership evolves through failure26:04 – Neuroscience: the brain in

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00:19:17

Every Time You Scroll, Your Brain Learns This

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2026/03/04

Topics CoveredWhy everyday scrolling weakens your brain’s decision-making muscleHow attention fragmentation leads to exhaustion, reactivity, and poor follow-throughThe neuroscience of completing vs. switching tasksHow to recognize “open loops” that drain your energyThe one simple moment that rewires your attention and nervous systemHow to build clarity and calm in real-time—no app needed Timestamps00:00 – The habit no one notices but everyone has01:20 – Welcome and today’s focus: attention

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00:29:39

Drifting, Choosing, and Building Something That Fits...

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2026/02/25

Topics Covered:Leadership identity and reinventionHigh-performance burnout and disconnectionInternal misalignment and course correctionAutopilot behavior in leadershipRedefining success and building with intentionNeuroscience of emotional dissonance Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: When everything looks good but something feels off02:45 – Paul's early leadership years: climbing without questioning07:10 – The slow drift away from alignment10:30 – The invisible toll of staying in the wrong place14:00 –

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00:28:03

Stop Shrinking to Fit - The Cost of Hiding Who You...

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2026/02/18

Topics CoveredAuthentic leadershipIdentity suppression in corporate cultureWomen in financeMasking and cognitive loadAnxiety and misalignmentEmpathy in leadershipHigh-performance culturesMental fitnessResilience and bounce-back abilityPeople-first leadership Timestamps00:00 – Why leaders shrink themselves to fit01:12 – What masking does to the brain02:00 – Holly’s experience as the only woman in finance06:44 – The moment that forced a career pivot09:02 – Why authenticity builds trust faster13:35 –

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00:28:14

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

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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...

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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

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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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