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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
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
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
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
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:
š” Why your greatest strengths can quietly become the habits keeping you stuck
š” What "soft addictions" are and how they numb feelings without you noticing
š” The "in, out, up, down" framework for actually feeling your feelings
š” How to spot the yearning underneath a frustrating reaction at work
š” Where your yearnings to be seen, heard and matter actually come from
š” Dr. Judith Wright's personal story of overcoming perfectionism
š” The early warning signs of burnout before it takes you out
š” 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 š
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
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ā GUEST: Dr. Judith Wright - CEO, Live Wright - livewright.com/
ā HOST: Estelle Read linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach
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#leadershipdevelopment #burnoutrecovery #softaddictions
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
In today's digital world, candidates and stakeholders search for leaders online. A strong digital imprintāfeatured articles, videos, awards, and culture insightsābuilds trust and credibility, preventing your organization from being overlooked. #Leadership #PersonalBranding #OnlinePresence #ProfessionalDevelopment #DigitalMarketing
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
Permission to fail is tough for achievers. Learning to try, accepting potential failure, and moving forward is a superpower. #EmbraceFailure #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters #SelfImprovement
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
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
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
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 ā 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:
š” Why 75% of people research you before they trust you
š” Why visibility is an act of service not ego
š” How imposter syndrome shows up and how to reframe it
š” How to lead with value not credentials so your audience leans in
Hereās to your leadership development and personal growth!
Estelle Read
Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Host of Optimising Leader Brilliance
Chapters below š
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
š±FOLLOW OR CONTACT:
ā GUEST: Katie Radel - Ripple Consulting Group: www.linkedin.com/in/katieradel/
āHOST: Estelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach
š§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS:
āWant a summary of todayās learnings?
Subscribe to Estelle Readās blog, The Brilliant Leaderās Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
Plus, you'll get a free bonus š:
The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress.
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estelle-read.scoreapp.com/
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šBUY ESTELLE READāS BESTSELLING BOOK:
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#LeadershipVisibility #PersonalBranding #ThoughtLeadership
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
Love tied to external metrics in childhoodāgrades, trophies, perfect behaviorācan create leaders driven by continuous achievement. This pattern shapes how they seek visibility and significance.
š¦¹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: š EstelleRead.com or see link in bio.
#ChildhoodTrauma #AchievementCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #PsychologyFacts
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
š¦¹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: š EstelleRead.com or see link in bio.
#Neuroscience #Performance #SelfImprovement #Coaching
Address performance issues directly within 24 hours. Reframe conflict as clarityāavoiding tough talks denies team growth. Practice saying 'no' to build your boundary muscles.
š¦¹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: š EstelleRead.com or see link in bio.
#ConflictResolution #LeadershipTips #CommunicationSkills #TeamGrowth #BoundarySetting
Leaders, beware: habit change isn't quick. Expect significant time investment and pressure from ongoing demands. Sustainable change requires strategic planning and resilience.
š¦¹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: š EstelleRead.com or see link in bio.
#Leadership #HabitChange #Productivity #Management
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.
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š¦¹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard.
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bio.
#NervousSystemReset #WorkLifeBalance #ClientSuccess #Productivity #TimeManagement
In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, leadership coach Estelle Read dives into the "Overachiever" saboteurāthe 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:
š” Why overachieving can be a harmful leadership saboteur that stunts growth and damages well-being
š” The deep emotional causes behind the need to constantly outperform and why rest feels like weakness
š” Three practical strategiesālike scheduling rest as non-negotiable and setting daily shutdown boundariesāto break free from burnout and thrive
Hereās 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
š±FOLLOW OR CONTACT:
āEstelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach
š§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS:
āWant a summary of todayās learnings?
Subscribe to Estelle Readās blog, The Brilliant Leaderās Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
Plus, you'll get a free bonus š:
The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress.
Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
āFind Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard:
estelle-read.scoreapp.com/
āDownload Estelleās Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool:
mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal
āÆ
āAccess Other Free Resources:
ā estelleread.com/resources/ā
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estelleread.com/...adership-programme/
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estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/
āÆ
šBUY ESTELLE READāS BESTSELLING BOOK:
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āÆ
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Donāt suffer alone ā¤ļø.
#Overachiever, #LeadershipBurnout, #Workaholism, #Burnout, #Leadership
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.
šļøĀ FullĀ episodeĀ ā”ļøĀ linkĀ inĀ bioĀ orĀ searchĀ forĀ theĀ šĀ OptimisingĀ LeaderĀ BrillianceĀ Podcast.
š¦¹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard.
TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here:Ā šĀ EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in
bio.
#RestIsProductive #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #BurnoutPrevention
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.
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š¦¹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard.
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bio.
#LeadershipChallenges #ConflictAvoidance #TeamAccountability #BusinessGrowth
In this episode of Optimising Leader Brilliance, leadership coach Estelle Read explores the āChronic Harmonizerā leadership saboteurāa 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:
š” Why avoiding difficult conversations stalls business growth and damages team accountabilityāand how to recognize this pattern in yourself
š” The neuroscience behind breaking deep-seated conflict avoidance habits and why traditional willpower isnāt enough
š” Three practical strategiesālike the ā24-hour feedback ruleā and reframing conflict as clarityāto build your boundary muscles and foster a culture of accountability
Hereās 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 £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
š±FOLLOW OR CONTACT:
āEstelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach
š§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS:
āWant a summary of todayās learnings?
Subscribe to Estelle Readās blog, The Brilliant Leaderās Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
Plus, you'll get a free bonus š:
The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress.
Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
āFind Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard:
estelle-read.scoreapp.com/
āDownload Estelleās Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool:
mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal
āÆ
āAccess Other Free Resources:
ā estelleread.com/resources/ā
ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP?
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estelleread.com/...adership-programme/
šā The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINEā :
estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/
āÆ
šBUY ESTELLE READāS BESTSELLING BOOK:
ā Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: www.amazon.co.uk/...ism/dp/1789048036/ ā
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Donāt suffer alone ā¤ļø.
#LeadershipDevelopment #ConflictManagement #ExecutiveCoaching #PeoplePleasing #HaveningTechnique
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.
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š¦¹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard.
TakesĀ 3Ā minutesĀ andĀ youĀ getĀ aĀ report.Ā CompleteĀ itĀ here:Ā šĀ EstelleRead.comĀ orĀ seeĀ linkĀ in
bio.
#HabitFormation #Psychology #CareerGrowth #BusinessTips #SelfImprovement
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.
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š¦¹FindĀ outĀ whichĀ isĀ yourĀ primaryĀ LeadershipĀ SaboteurĀ andĀ completeĀ theĀ freeĀ scorecard.
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bio.
#FearOfFailure #AnxietySupport #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Haven
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:
š” How the Strategic Procrastinator hides behind busywork to avoid costly but necessary decisionsāand how this limits your leadership growth
š” The neuroscience behind self-sabotage and why traditional willpower often fails to overcome entrenched procrastination habits
š” Three actionable strategiesāincluding āeat the frog firstā and microsteppingāto build momentum and create lasting behavior change
Hereās 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
š±FOLLOW OR CONTACT:
āEstelle Read: linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee or @EstelleReadCoach
š§ ACCESS FREE RESOURCES & TOOLS:
āWant a summary of todayās learnings?
Subscribe to Estelle Readās blog, The Brilliant Leaderās Notebook, to get the key takeaways from every single episode: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
Plus, you'll get a free bonus š:
The Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine Workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress.
Click here to subscribe and download: mailchi.mp/a0cfa5a8a10c/8chmrywh3r
āFind Out Which of the 7 Leadership Saboteurs is Holding You Back by Completing the Scorecard:
estelle-read.scoreapp.com/
āDownload Estelleās Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool:
mailchi.mp/...ance-outer-shine-journal
āAccess Other Free Resources:
ā estelleread.com/resources/ā
ā¤ļø CAN YOU HELP?
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š§ ESTELLE READāS COACHING PROGRAMMES:
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estelleread.com/...adership-programme/
šā The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINEā :
estelleread.com/...coaching-programme/
šBUY ESTELLE READāS BESTSELLING BOOK:
ā Inner Brilliance Ā· Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress: www.amazon.co.uk/...ism/dp/1789048036/ ā
š§LISTEN OR WATCH ON ALTERNATIVE PLATFORMSšŗ
āListen on your favourite podcast platform here: pod.link/1515648162
āWatch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/...stelleRead/podcasts
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice. Donāt suffer alone ā¤ļø.
#OvercomingProcrastination #LeadershipCoaching #HaveningTechnique #Productivity #LeadershipDevelopment
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.
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#StrategicProcrastination #ProductivityHacks #DelBoyTrotter #Motivation
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 š EstelleRead.com to begin.
š¦¹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: š EstelleRead.com or see link in bio.
#Leadership #DiscoveryCall #Neuroscience #PersonalGrowth #WorkplaceTriggers
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.
š¦¹Find out which is your primary Leadership Saboteur and complete the free scorecard. Takes 3 minutes and you get a report. Complete it here: š EstelleRead.com or see link in bio.
#CareerGrowth #SuccessStory #MindsetShift #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership
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.
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