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Name Your Feelings: Calm Your Brain Instantly! #shorts

Naming emotions helps us understand and manage them. This simple act calms the brain, preventing emotional numbing and fostering resilience. Unlock emotional intelligence. #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfManagement #MentalWellness #Mindfulness

From Factory Town to Finding Purpose: My Origin Story #shorts

Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Wright pondered life's deeper meaning. A childhood quest for purpose beyond the expected path. #ChildhoodMemories #PurposeOfLife #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth

Human Evolution: Why We Yearn for Connection #shorts

Our vulnerability is our evolutionary advantage. Larger brains mean earlier births, creating helpless infants that trigger crucial attachment and caregiving systems. A survival strategy forged in our past. #HumanEvolution #BrainDevelopment #AttachmentTheory #EvolutionaryPsychology

Oprah's Expert on Deepest Yearnings: Connect, Belong, Matter! #shorts

Discover how understanding our deepest desires to connect, belong, and matter can transform your life. Featuring Dr. Judith Wright, author and coach. #JudithWright #Connection #Belonging #SelfDiscovery #PersonalGrowth

The Real Reason You Feel Stuck Soft Leadership Addictions Explained

Your best strengths might be the exact thing keeping you stuck. High achievers don't stay stuck because they're lazy or unmotivated - they stay stuck because their strengths, overdone, quietly turn into burnout, conflict and underperformance. In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, host Estelle Read, Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker, sits down with Dr. Judith Wright, CEO of Live Wright and one of America's Ultimate Experts (Women's World Magazine, Oprah, Good Morning America), to unpack "soft addictions" - the seemingly harmless habits that numb our feelings and mute our potential. Together they explore the universal yearnings driving every leader's behaviour, why naming a feeling calms your brain faster than avoiding it, and how self-compassion (not more discipline) is the real key to sustainable, brilliant leadership. If you've ever asked yourself "is this all there is?" this conversation on leadership development and personal growth is for you. What You Will Learn: šŸ’” Why your greatest strengths can quietly become the habits keeping you stuck šŸ’” What "soft addictions" are and how they numb feelings without you noticing šŸ’” The "in, out, up, down" framework for actually feeling your feelings šŸ’” How to spot the yearning underneath a frustrating reaction at work šŸ’” Where your yearnings to be seen, heard and matter actually come from šŸ’” Dr. Judith Wright's personal story of overcoming perfectionism šŸ’” The early warning signs of burnout before it takes you out šŸ’” Three simple actions to shift a soft addiction starting today Here's to your leadership development and personal growth! Estelle Read, Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Host of Optimising Leader Brilliance Chapters below šŸ‘‡ 0:00 - Welcome & What You Will Learn 0:40 - Meet Dr. Judith Wright 2:00 - Why High Achievers Get Stuck 4:40 - What Are Soft Addictions? 7:40 - Learning To Feel Your Feelings 12:40 - The Yearning Beneath Your Reaction 16:40 - Where Yearnings Really Come From 20:40 - Judith's Own Perfectionism Story 27:40 - Spotting Burnout Before It Hits 33:40 - Legacy, Yearning & Your Next Step šŸ“±FOLLOW OR CONTACT: ⭐ GUEST: Dr. Judith Wright - CEO, Live Wright - livewright.com/ ⭐ HOST: Estelle Read linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach šŸ”§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: ⭐Want a summary of today’s learnings? Subscribe to Estelle Read’s blog, The Brilliant Leader’s Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r Plus, you'll get a free bonus šŸŽ: The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress. Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r ⭐Find Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard: estelle-read.scoreapp.com/ ⭐Download Estelle’s Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal ⭐Access Other Free Resources: ⁠estelleread.com/resources/⁠ ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP? We bring this show to you for free. You can help us keep growing and going by taking 30 seconds to: šŸ”” Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode. šŸ“Ø Share the show with a friend. āœļø Leave a review to help others find us. Thanks for your support! šŸ—“ļø BOOK A 15 FREE DISCOVERY CALL: ⭐calendly.com/...-minute-discovery-call 🧠ESTELLE READ’S COACHING PROGRAMMES: ā¬†ļøā The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/ šŸŽ‡ā The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/ šŸ““BUY ESTELLE READ’S BESTSELLING BOOK: ⁠Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: www.amazon.co.uk/...ism/dp/1789048036/ ⁠ šŸŽ§LISTEN OR WATCH ON ALTERNATIVE PLATFORMSšŸ“ŗ ⭐Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: pod.link/1515648162 ⭐Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts āš ļø DICLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Don’t suffer alone ā¤ļø. #leadershipdevelopment #burnoutrecovery #softaddictions

Your Legacy: Deserving a Fulfilling Life & Hope! #shorts

Estelle Read envisions a legacy of hope, empowering you to know you deserve a fulfilling life. Judith Wright adds that with the right skills, anyone can achieve greatness and leadership. #Legacy #Hope #FulfillingLife #LeadershipSkills #PersonalGrowth

Boost Your Brand: Leader Visibility Matters Most #shorts

In today's digital world, candidates and stakeholders search for leaders online. A strong digital imprint—featured articles, videos, awards, and culture insights—builds trust and credibility, preventing your organization from being overlooked. #Leadership #PersonalBranding #OnlinePresence #ProfessionalDevelopment #DigitalMarketing

Executives: Solve Invisibility, Get Seen by Key Audiences #shorts

I solve the invisibility problem for executives by getting them seen by the right audiences. It's about clarifying their message and achieving impactful visibility. #ExecutivePresence #Visibility #PersonalBranding #Leadership

Embrace Failure: Permission to Try and Succeed #shorts

Permission to fail is tough for achievers. Learning to try, accepting potential failure, and moving forward is a superpower. #EmbraceFailure #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters #SelfImprovement

Share Your Brilliance: Overcome Ego for Impact #shorts

To silence your voice is to deny others your brilliance. Sharing your experience is an act of service, an opportunity for growth, and a way to send the elevator down. #Visibility #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #ShareYourVoice #EgoManagement

Stop Playing Small: Take Up Your Space! #shorts

Question your current trajectory: Where are you limiting yourself? What opportunities are you losing by staying hidden? Who are you not showing up for? #PersonalGrowth #SelfReflection #TakeUpSpace #CareerDevelopment

Corporate to Entrepreneur: My Bold Leap #shorts

Leaving corporate stability for the entrepreneurial dream. It's a leap of faith, fueled by a lifelong passion. The journey's tough, but choosing myself is the most fulfilling step. #Entrepreneurship #CareerChange #FemaleFounder #BusinessOwner #Motivation

The Real Business Cost of Staying Invisible as a Leader

If no one can find you, no one can hire you, fund you or trust you. Staying invisible as a leader has a real business cost — lost talent, lost investment and lost trust. In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, Estelle Read is joined by Katie Radel, Founder & CEO of Ripple Consulting Group, to reveal why so many leaders stay hidden and how to raise your profile without feeling like you're bragging. Katie has led marketing and PR for Fortune 500 companies to non-profits and now helps executives get seen by the people who matter most. She shares the one message framework every leader needs: who you help, what problem you solve and what result you deliver. What You Will Learn: šŸ’” Why 75% of people research you before they trust you šŸ’” Why visibility is an act of service not ego šŸ’” How imposter syndrome shows up and how to reframe it šŸ’” How to lead with value not credentials so your audience leans in Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Host of Optimising Leader Brilliance Chapters below šŸ‘‡ 0:00 - The Real Business Cost of Staying Invisible 0:45 - Meet Katie Radel, Founder & CEO of Ripple Consulting Group 03:10 - Why Leaders Stay Hidden and Fear the Humblebrag 06:25 - The Price You Pay: Talent, Investment and AI Visibility 09:40 - From Family Funeral Home to Founder: No Dress Rehearsal 13:55 - What Executive Visibility Really Means 17:20 - Imposter Syndrome and Why We Shrink 21:45 - Visibility as an Act of Service 25:30 - Your First Step: Who You Help, What You Solve, What Result You Deliver 29:15 - Niching Down to Healthcare and Embracing Risk 32:40 - Legacy: Being Remembered as Good and Kind šŸ“±FOLLOW OR CONTACT: ⭐ GUEST: Katie Radel - Ripple Consulting Group: www.linkedin.com/in/katieradel/ ⭐HOST: Estelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach šŸ”§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: ⭐Want a summary of today’s learnings? Subscribe to Estelle Read’s blog, The Brilliant Leader’s Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r Plus, you'll get a free bonus šŸŽ: The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress. Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r ⭐Find Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard: estelle-read.scoreapp.com/ ⭐Download Estelle’s Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal ⭐Access Other Free Resources: ⁠estelleread.com/resources/⁠ ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP? We bring this show to you for free. You can help us keep growing and going by taking 30 seconds to: šŸ”” Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode. šŸ“Ø Share the show with a friend. āœļø Leave a review to help others find us. Thanks for your support! šŸ—“ļø BOOK A 15 FREE DISCOVERY CALL: ⭐calendly.com/...-minute-discovery-call 🧠ESTELLE READ’S COACHING PROGRAMMES: ā¬†ļøā The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/ šŸŽ‡ā The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/ šŸ““BUY ESTELLE READ’S BESTSELLING BOOK: ⁠Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: www.amazon.co.uk/...ism/dp/1789048036/ ⁠ šŸŽ§LISTEN OR WATCH ON ALTERNATIVE PLATFORMSšŸ“ŗ ⭐Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: pod.link/1515648162 ⭐Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts āš ļø DICLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Don’t suffer alone ā¤ļø. #LeadershipVisibility #PersonalBranding #ThoughtLeadership

Leader Visibility: Unlock Goals & Achieve Dreams #shorts

Feeling invisible as a leader? It's costing you. Be seen, not for ego, but to achieve your goals and pursue your passions. Own your presence. #LeadershipVisibility #PersonalGrowth #CareerDevelopment #BeSeen

The Root Cause: Childhood Praise Tied to Achievements #shorts

Love tied to external metrics in childhood—grades, trophies, perfect behavior—can create leaders driven by continuous achievement. This pattern shapes how they seek visibility and significance. 🦹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: 🌐 EstelleRead.com or see link in bio. #ChildhoodTrauma #AchievementCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #PsychologyFacts

Neuroscience Hack: Unlock Your Potential with Havening #shorts

Break through performance ceilings with Havenning, a neuroscience-based technique. Instead of 66 days of conscious effort, resolve self-sabotage in ~4 sessions by targeting its neurological root cause 🦹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: 🌐 EstelleRead.com or see link in bio. #Neuroscience #Performance #SelfImprovement #Coaching

Master Difficult Conversations: Speak Up & Set Boundaries #shorts

Address performance issues directly within 24 hours. Reframe conflict as clarity—avoiding tough talks denies team growth. Practice saying 'no' to build your boundary muscles. 🦹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: 🌐 EstelleRead.com or see link in bio. #ConflictResolution #LeadershipTips #CommunicationSkills #TeamGrowth #BoundarySetting

Leaders: 66 Days to Change Habits? No Time! #shorts

Leaders, beware: habit change isn't quick. Expect significant time investment and pressure from ongoing demands. Sustainable change requires strategic planning and resilience. 🦹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: 🌐 EstelleRead.com or see link in bio. #Leadership #HabitChange #Productivity #Management

Client's Amazing Transformation: Workload Cut 80% #shorts

After resetting their nervous system, my client reduced workload by 80%, managing 8 partners instead of 22. They now leave work at 4:15 PM, disconnect during holidays without guilt, and enjoy gardening, golf, and family, fully recognizing their worth. šŸŽ™ļøĀ FullĀ episodeĀ āž”ļøĀ linkĀ inĀ bioĀ orĀ searchĀ forĀ theĀ šŸ”ŽĀ OptimisingĀ LeaderĀ BrillianceĀ Podcast. 🦹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard. TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here: 🌐 EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in bio. #NervousSystemReset #WorkLifeBalance #ClientSuccess #Productivity #TimeManagement

Stuck in the Overachiever Trap? Here's How to Break Free

In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, leadership coach Estelle Read dives into the "Overachiever" saboteur—the relentless drive to prove worth through endless achievements and output. Discover how this pattern creates burnout, toxic work cultures, and personal exhaustion by tying your value solely to performance. Drawing on over two decades of coaching, Estelle reveals the emotional roots of this trap and shares breakthrough neuroscience methods to reset your mindset. Learn how to reclaim balance, set healthy boundaries, and lead with calm confidence for sustainable success. What You Will Learn: šŸ’” Why overachieving can be a harmful leadership saboteur that stunts growth and damages well-being šŸ’” The deep emotional causes behind the need to constantly outperform and why rest feels like weakness šŸ’” Three practical strategies—like scheduling rest as non-negotiable and setting daily shutdown boundaries—to break free from burnout and thrive Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:16) Meet Your Host (01:42) The Seven Leadership Saboteurs (02:52) The Overachiever Pattern (03:51) Free Saboteur Scorecard (04:32) Impact & Root Cause of the Overachiever (08:46) The Science of Behavior Change (13:53) Client Case Study (14:20) Next Steps & Coaching Options (15:59) Three Strategies to Overcome It (17:40) Final Saboteur Rankings (18:22) Outro šŸ“±FOLLOW OR CONTACT: ⭐Estelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach šŸ”§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: ⭐Want a summary of today’s learnings? Subscribe to Estelle Read’s blog, The Brilliant Leader’s Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r Plus, you'll get a free bonus šŸŽ: The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress. Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r ⭐Find Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard: estelle-read.scoreapp.com/ ⭐Download Estelle’s Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal   ⭐Access Other Free Resources: ⁠estelleread.com/resources/⁠ ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP? We bring this show to you for free. You can help us keep growing and going by taking 30 seconds to: šŸ”” Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode. šŸ“Ø Share the show with a friend. āœļø Leave a review to help others find us. Thanks for your support! šŸ—“ļø BOOK A 15 FREE DISCOVERY CALL: ⭐calendly.com/...-minute-discovery-call   🧠ESTELLE READ’S COACHING PROGRAMMES: ā¬†ļøā The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/ šŸŽ‡ā The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/   šŸ““BUY ESTELLE READ’S BESTSELLING BOOK: ⁠Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: www.amazon.co.uk/...ism/dp/1789048036/ ⁠ šŸŽ§LISTEN OR WATCH ON ALTERNATIVE PLATFORMSšŸ“ŗ ⭐Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: pod.link/1515648162 ⭐Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts   āš ļø DICLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Don’t suffer alone ā¤ļø. #Overachiever, #LeadershipBurnout, #Workaholism, #Burnout, #Leadership

Unlock Productivity: 3 Rest Strategies for Success #shorts

Treat your downtime and family time as non-negotiable client meetings. Set hard cutoffs and practice unproductive stillness daily. Your value isn't tied to output. šŸŽ™ļøĀ FullĀ episodeĀ āž”ļøĀ linkĀ inĀ bioĀ orĀ searchĀ forĀ theĀ šŸ”ŽĀ OptimisingĀ LeaderĀ BrillianceĀ Podcast. 🦹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard. TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here: 🌐 EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in bio. #RestIsProductive #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #BurnoutPrevention

Stop the Unscalable Loop: Leader's Guide to Growth #shorts

Fear of being disliked leads to compromised boundaries and a leadership ceiling. Avoiding crucial conversations kills accountability and expands your to-do list. The business stalls as you're trapped doing the team's work. šŸŽ™ļøĀ FullĀ episodeĀ āž”ļøĀ linkĀ inĀ bioĀ orĀ searchĀ forĀ theĀ šŸ”ŽĀ OptimisingĀ LeaderĀ BrillianceĀ Podcast. 🦹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard. TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here: 🌐 EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in bio. #LeadershipChallenges #ConflictAvoidance #TeamAccountability #BusinessGrowth

People-Pleasing Is Not Kind: How to Have Difficult Conversations

In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, leadership coach Estelle Read explores the ā€œChronic Harmonizerā€ leadership saboteur—a pattern where leaders avoid difficult conversations to keep the peace, often at great cost to their teams and businesses. Learn how this tendency to avoid conflict stems from deep emotional triggers and childhood survival mechanisms, and discover the neuroscience-backed technique that enables leaders to break free from this self-sabotage. With real-world examples and actionable strategies, Estelle guides you through reclaiming accountability, setting boundaries, and leading with clarity and confidence. What You Will Learn: šŸ’” Why avoiding difficult conversations stalls business growth and damages team accountability—and how to recognize this pattern in yourself šŸ’” The neuroscience behind breaking deep-seated conflict avoidance habits and why traditional willpower isn’t enough šŸ’” Three practical strategies—like the ā€œ24-hour feedback ruleā€ and reframing conflict as clarity—to build your boundary muscles and foster a culture of accountability Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:37) Meet Your Host, Estelle Read (02:02) Welcome to the Saboteurs Miniseries (03:05) Let's Get Started (03:12) Saboteur #6: The Chronic Harmonizer (03:45) The George McFly Story Continues (04:03) Take the Free Saboteur Scorecard (04:30) Defining the Chronic Harmonizer Pattern (05:54) The Impact on Leadership & Teams (06:45) Real Client Example: The Ā£1M Conversation (07:16) Root Cause: Childhood Origins (08:21) The Science of Behavior Change (13:28) Client Breakthrough with Havening (14:48) Coming Up: Practical Strategies (16:27) Strategy #1: The 24-Hour Feedback Rule (17:21) Next Episode: The Overachiever šŸ“±FOLLOW OR CONTACT: ⭐Estelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach šŸ”§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: ⭐Want a summary of today’s learnings? Subscribe to Estelle Read’s blog, The Brilliant Leader’s Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r Plus, you'll get a free bonus šŸŽ: The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress. Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r ⭐Find Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard: estelle-read.scoreapp.com/ ⭐Download Estelle’s Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal   ⭐Access Other Free Resources: ⁠estelleread.com/resources/⁠ ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP? We bring this show to you for free. You can help us keep growing and going by taking 30 seconds to: šŸ”” Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode. šŸ“Ø Share the show with a friend. āœļø Leave a review to help others find us. Thanks for your support! šŸ—“ļø BOOK A 15 FREE DISCOVERY CALL: ⭐calendly.com/...-minute-discovery-call   🧠ESTELLE READ’S COACHING PROGRAMMES: ā¬†ļøā The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/ šŸŽ‡ā The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/   šŸ““BUY ESTELLE READ’S BESTSELLING BOOK: ⁠Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: www.amazon.co.uk/...ism/dp/1789048036/ ⁠ šŸŽ§LISTEN OR WATCH ON ALTERNATIVE PLATFORMSšŸ“ŗ ⭐Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: pod.link/1515648162 ⭐Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts āš ļø DICLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Don’t suffer alone ā¤ļø. #LeadershipDevelopment #ConflictManagement #ExecutiveCoaching #PeoplePleasing #HaveningTechnique

Unlock Your Potential: Why Breaking Bad Habits is So Hard #shorts

Ever wonder why bad habits stick? It's not just willpower. Internal psychological factors create invisible barriers, hindering your career and business growth. Understand the science to finally break free. šŸŽ™ļøĀ FullĀ episodeĀ āž”ļøĀ linkĀ inĀ bioĀ orĀ searchĀ forĀ theĀ šŸ”ŽĀ OptimisingĀ LeaderĀ BrillianceĀ Podcast. 🦹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard. TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here: 🌐 EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in bio. #HabitFormation #Psychology #CareerGrowth #BusinessTips #SelfImprovement

Overcome Fear of Mistakes & Anxiety with Havening! #shorts

A single error triggered severe anxiety, feeling like the world ended. This deep-seated fear, rooted in ancient survival instincts, was dissolved by Haven. They returned to work, ready to face tough conversations. šŸŽ™ļøĀ FullĀ episodeĀ āž”ļøĀ linkĀ inĀ bioĀ orĀ searchĀ forĀ theĀ šŸ”ŽĀ OptimisingĀ LeaderĀ BrillianceĀ Podcast. 🦹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard. TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here: 🌐 EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in bio. #FearOfFailure #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Haven

The Strategic Procrastinator Is Killing Your Growth (3 Fixes That Work)

In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, leadership coach Estelle Read unveils the hidden leadership saboteur known as the "Strategic Procrastinator." Discover why many leaders get trapped in chaotic busywork as a way to delay critical, high-stakes decisions. Learn how underlying fears and old survival patterns block bold action and stunt your business growth. Drawing on over two decades of coaching experience and breakthrough neuroscience techniques like Havening, Estelle shares powerful insights and practical strategies to break free from procrastination, unlock your true potential, and lead with renewed confidence and focus. What You Will Learn: šŸ’” How the Strategic Procrastinator hides behind busywork to avoid costly but necessary decisions—and how this limits your leadership growth šŸ’” The neuroscience behind self-sabotage and why traditional willpower often fails to overcome entrenched procrastination habits šŸ’” Three actionable strategies—including ā€œeat the frog firstā€ and microstepping—to build momentum and create lasting behavior change Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Welcome to the Saboteurs Series (03:08) The Strategic Procrastinator (03:55) Saboteur Scorecard (05:57) The Impact (06:50) The Root Cause (08:24) The Science of Habit Change (13:32) Case Study: Sales Procrastination (14:03) Next Steps & Options (15:15) Three Strategies to Overcome It šŸ“±FOLLOW OR CONTACT: ⭐Estelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach šŸ”§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS: ⭐Want a summary of today’s learnings? Subscribe to Estelle Read’s blog, The Brilliant Leader’s Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r Plus, you'll get a free bonus šŸŽ: The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress. Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r ⭐Find Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard: estelle-read.scoreapp.com/ ⭐Download Estelle’s Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal ⭐Access Other Free Resources: ⁠estelleread.com/resources/⁠ ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP? We bring this show to you for free. You can help us keep growing and going by taking 30 seconds to: šŸ”” Subscribe or follow so you never miss an episode. šŸ“Ø Share the show with a friend. āœļø Leave a review to help others find us. Thanks for your support! šŸ—“ļø BOOK A 15 FREE DISCOVERY CALL: ⭐calendly.com/...-minute-discovery-call   🧠ESTELLE READ’S COACHING PROGRAMMES: ā¬†ļøā The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠: estelleread.com/...adership-programme/ šŸŽ‡ā The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠: estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/ šŸ““BUY ESTELLE READ’S BESTSELLING BOOK: ⁠Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: www.amazon.co.uk/...ism/dp/1789048036/ ⁠ šŸŽ§LISTEN OR WATCH ON ALTERNATIVE PLATFORMSšŸ“ŗ ⭐Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: pod.link/1515648162 ⭐Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts āš ļø DICLAIMER This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Don’t suffer alone ā¤ļø. #OvercomingProcrastination #LeadershipCoaching #HaveningTechnique #Productivity #LeadershipDevelopment

Stop Strategic Procrastination: Beating Del Boy's Busywork Trap #shorts

Ever feel busy but not productive? That's strategic procrastination. Watch how Del Boy Trotter masters delaying the inevitable with constant 'busywork'. Master the art of the delay. šŸŽ™ļøĀ FullĀ episodeĀ āž”ļøĀ linkĀ inĀ bioĀ orĀ searchĀ forĀ theĀ šŸ”ŽĀ OptimisingĀ LeaderĀ BrillianceĀ Podcast. 🦹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard. TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here: 🌐 EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in bio. #StrategicProcrastination #ProductivityHacks #DelBoyTrotter #Motivation

Unlock Leadership: Free Discovery Call & Neuroscience Technique #shorts

Ready to deconstruct your workplace triggers and reset your nervous system? Book a free 30-minute leadership discovery call. Explore growth with neuroscience techniques. Visit 🌐 EstelleRead.com to begin. 🦹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: 🌐 EstelleRead.com or see link in bio. #Leadership #DiscoveryCall #Neuroscience #PersonalGrowth #WorkplaceTriggers

From Loss to Profit: Havening Career Breakthrough Secrets #shorts

Witness the incredible transformation of clients stuck in career ruts. After breaking through limiting beliefs, one leader turned a £279k loss into a £250k profit, now aiming for £500k. Another saw a 300% income boost. 🦹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: 🌐 EstelleRead.com or see link in bio. #CareerGrowth #SuccessStory #MindsetShift #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership

Unlock Your Potential: 3 Strategies for Growth #shorts

Discover hidden patterns that limit your growth and learn the science behind breaking difficult habits. Get 3 actionable strategies to unlock your next level of success. šŸŽ™ļø Full episode āž”ļølink in bio or search for the šŸ”Ž Optimising Leader Brilliance Podcast. 🦹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: 🌐 EstelleRead.com or see link in bio. #HabitBreaking #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #SuccessMindset