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Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI

Braver Leadership is the podcast for leaders who know the old rules of success are breaking down — and that in an age of AI, constant change, and increasing visibility, performance is no longer enough. Leadership is being rewritten by AI, uncertainty, and overload. The old model of “busy equals successful” is collapsing. Braver Leadership is where you upgrade your operating system—from anxious performance to calm, focused, Positive Intelligence-powered impact. Hosted by Ian Browne, this podcast

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00:10:41

Achieving Inner Clarity

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/11/26

When the noise of leadership gets loud, clarity isn’t found in more thinking — it’s found in quieter seeing.In this week’s conversation, Ian and Hannah explore why Inner Clarity is more than self-awareness — it’s a form of strategic power.They begin within — exploring the physiology and practice of staying clear under pressure — and then turn outward to show how a leader’s inner steadiness becomes a competitive edge for teams and organisations.You’ll experience a Leadership Pause midway through, and

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00:09:26

Shifting from Coping to Self-Command — Mental Fitness...

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/11/19

Most leaders I meet know how to cope. They’ve built entire careers around endurance — holding everything together while the world keeps changing faster around them. But coping is survival. It’s not strategy.In this episode, Hannah and I explore how to move from coping mode to self-command — the leadership skill that turns pressure into clarity. We talk about why so many high-performing leaders stay stuck in coping because it’s been rewarded, and how self-command redefines what strength looks like in

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00:09:26

Beyond the Hum - Leading When the Noise Never Stops

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/11/12

In this episode, we explore the hum — that quiet, constant background noise of modern leadership. You’ll recognise it instantly: the low-grade buzz of pressure, attention, and invisible decisions that never really stop.Hannah and I talk about why the hum isn’t failure — it’s feedback — and how awareness, not suppression, is the starting point for leadership calm. I share a short reflection to help you name your own hum, separate from it, and start leading with more mental space and

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00:07:04

Beyond Resilience – Why Mental Fitness Is the New...

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/11/05

In an age of constant disruption and AI acceleration, traditional resilience is no longer enough. Resilience helps leaders survive pressure. Mental fitness helps them grow stronger because of it.In this episode, Ian Browne introduces the first dimension of the BRAVER Leadership Operating System: how senior HR and organisational leaders can move beyond coping and step into a new era of grounded, regenerative leadership.You’ll learn:Why busyness and emotional overload are not signs of weakness—but

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00:21:55

What Does It Mean to Be Braver in the Age of AI?

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/10/29

What Does It Mean to Be Braver in the Age of AI?In this opening episode of Braver Leadership, Ian Browne explores a powerful shift reshaping modern leadership: AI is not replacing human leaders—it is exposing how they lead.For years, leadership has been measured in output, urgency, and visibility. But in a world where AI can outperform us in speed and information, the traditional model of “busy leadership” is no longer effective—or sustainable.This episode introduces the BRAVER Leadership Operating

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00:19:55

Be Seen. Be Chosen. Unlock your Leadership Potential

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/06/08

Welcome to “Be Seen, Be Chosen”—the first step toward unlocking your true leadership potential! 🚀In this video, we dive into the invisible criteria that get you promoted and show you why conforming to the status quo won’t help you rise in your career. Learn how embracing your unique identity and standing out authentically are the real keys to career success. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt or trying to find your true voice in leadership, this video will empower you to lead with

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00:14:00

Why You're Being Overlooked for Promotion (and what...

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/05/29

Why You’re Being Overlooked for Promotion — And What to Do About ItEven if you're doing all the right things.Even if you’ve been told to “just keep working hard.”Learn the leadership visibility shifts that actually get you chosen — without playing office politics.✅ The Real Reason Hard Work Alone Doesn’t Get You Promoted(And why people with half your capability keep leapfrogging you)✅ The Invisible Leadership Criteria No One Tells YouUnderstand what decision-makers are really looking for — and

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00:15:01

Avoid these FIVE Costly mistakes new leaders make

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/01/15

Avoid These 5 Mistakes New Leaders MakeWelcome to We Brave Leaders, the podcast where we help rising leaders navigate the challenges of leadership with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Today, we’re diving into a critical topic for anyone stepping into a new leadership role: the first 90 days. Those three months can make or break your leadership journey, setting the tone for how your team sees you, how trust is built, and how momentum takes off—or stalls. We’ll be exploring the five most common

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00:26:09

Starting Strong: Navigate Your First 90 Days as a New...

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2025/01/09

Your first 90 days as a leader are a critical transition period—one that sets the tone for your leadership style, team relationships, and long-term success. This webinar is designed for rising leaders preparing for or currently navigating their first 90 days in a new role.You’ll walk away with actionable insights to help you lead with confidence, quiet self-doubt, and empower others, all while avoiding common pitfalls that many leaders face in this pivotal phase. Get your free Overcome Imposter

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00:09:42

United Together Divided We Fall

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/08/11

This week a change from the planned episode and a reflection on the events across UK cities in the past week and a reflection on the consequences of feeling not heard.What happened on the streets of UK cities may not replicate exactly in the boardrooms and offices of companies around the world but listening and enabling people to be and feel heard are critical enablers of potential. Find out what's holding back your leadership greatness www.ianbrowne.com

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00:12:48

You've got this productivity thing all wrong

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/07/21

In this episodeIntroduction - Writing helps make sense of swirling thoughts. - Observations on productivity and biological rhythms: - Personal example: best work done in the morning. - Challenge for leaders with busy schedules. The Reality of Modern Workload - Overwhelming amount of data to process daily (~30GB). - Inbox management: - Personal anecdote comparing his and his son’s inbox. - Digital distractions from multiple sources. Maximizing Morning Productivity - Importance of morning

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00:16:09

Take your foot off the brake

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/07/12

Link to find out what's holding you back: https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9In the Season 7 finale of Thriving Leader, we delve into the common cognitive traps that even the most successful leaders can fall into. Reflecting on recent client conversations, we identify three major fallacies that can impede your productivity and career progress: the sunk cost fallacy, the age-norm fallacy, and the social pressure fallacy. These mental barriers can keep you stuck and prevent you from unlocking your

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00:13:06

Three falsehoods that keep you stuck

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/07/05

Podcast Summary: Navigating the Success Trap in a VUCA WorldLink to find out which are your key saboteurs, what's holding you back here: https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** This episode explores the evolving landscape of career success and the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to others. We discuss the concept of the success trap, the impact of imposter syndrome, and how self-sabotage undermines our potential. We'll also introduce the Positive Intelligence methodology as a

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00:14:54

How Kardashians can solve your Imposter Syndrome

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/06/28

Link to find your saboteurs https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the influence of reality TV on our self-perception, particularly how it can fuel imposter syndrome and unhealthy comparisons. We'll explore the story of Jeannie and Sylvie, two tech professionals, to illustrate these concepts and discuss strategies to combat self-doubt and foster gratitude. Key Points: The Birth of Reality TV: October 14, 2007, marked the debut of Keeping Up with the

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00:13:23

Meet the Conscientious Saboteur

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/06/21

### Podcast Summary: Balancing Strengths to Prevent Self-Sabotage in Conscientious Individuals Links https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Find your saboteurs https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** In this episode, we explore how individuals with a Conscientious personality type (according to the DISC model) can harness their strengths while being wary of potential pitfalls. We'll discuss the importance of balancing these traits to avoid self-sabotage and imposter

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00:13:46

Is it good to be Steady Eddie?

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/06/14

### Podcast Summary: Leveraging Steadiness Personality Type for Career SuccessLink to DISC https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Link to find your saboteurs https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** In this episode, we delve into the Steadiness personality type within the DISC model, focusing on how individuals with this style can effectively utilize their strengths while being mindful of potential challenges. We'll explore the importance of understanding all DISC types to

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00:15:19

Can you be too influential?

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/06/07

Harnessing Influence Personality Type for Career Success Link to DISC, find your profile https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Discover your Saboteurs - ten minutes to success! https://subscribepage.io/2w7ob9 **Episode Overview:** In this episode, we explore the Influence personality type within the DISC model, examining how individuals with this dominant style can leverage their strengths effectively while avoiding common pitfalls. We also discuss how all personality types can interact

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00:15:20

Harnessing Your Strengths. Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/05/31

Podcast Summary: Unleashing Your True Potential by Avoiding Self-SabotageKey links: DISC assessment https://www.discprofiles.com/disc-styles/ Key links: Saboteur assessment https://ianbrowne.distribute.so/wwwianbrownecom-for-ian-browne-coaching Episode Overview: In this episode, we delve into the complex relationship between our strengths and self-sabotage, exploring how our innate talents can sometimes work against us. We'll discuss how to harness our strengths effectively without letting

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00:13:54

How to break free of the Scarcity Loop

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/04/04

🎙️ Podcast Synopsis: Breaking Free from the Scarcity LoopJoin us on a journey into the intricate world of human behavior, where the allure of Las Vegas casinos and the psychology behind slot machines offer profound insights into our daily struggles with Imposter Syndrome. In this episode, we explore the Scarcity Loop, a phenomenon deeply ingrained in our pursuit of reward and perpetuated by Imposter Syndrome. Drawing parallels between the allure of Vegas and workplace dynamics, we uncover the

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00:12:20

How to overcome self-doubt in the workplace

Braver Leadership: Mental Fitness for Age of AI ·

2024/03/21

🎙️ Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt in the WorkplaceJoin us on this insightful podcast episode as we unravel the complexities of Imposter Syndrome and its profound impact on our professional lives. Work, inherently social, often hinges on the approval of others, making it fertile ground for Imposter Syndrome to thrive. But what exactly is Imposter Syndrome, and how does it manifest in our daily lives? We begin by debunking the age-old advice of "never resting on your

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