What if your title didn’t define your leadership? In this episode, Lance Robbins—CEO of Kehl HR and leadership coach—joins Claire Hayek to break down what it actually means to lead without a formal title. From remote workplace dynamics to de-escalating tension in real time, this episode delivers raw, actionable tools leaders can use today. You’ll hear how Lance once neutralized a heated team conflict mid-meeting—and what that moment taught him about emotional regulation, identity, and trust. Claire brings the neuroscience: explaining what happens to your brain when ego, labels, and perceived authority get in the way of clarity and connection.

Ever feel like you're stuck in the same reaction cycle—again and again? In this solo episode, Claire Hayek gets real about emotional triggers and the hidden neuroscience keeping you stuck in repeat. Sharing a powerful story from her early engineering days, Claire walks you through the exact brain-based process for interrupting that inner storm before it spirals. She introduces the Triple S Method—Scan, Shrink, Shift—to help you break free from knee-jerk reactions, recover faster, and reclaim your power. Whether it’s in a meeting, at home, or in your own head, this episode is your go-to reset tool.

What does it really take to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting workplace? In this episode, Claire sits down with Laureen Knudsen—a globally recognized transformation executive—to unpack the mindset and strategy leaders need to survive layoffs, pivot roles, and align their careers with what truly matters. You’ll walk away with brain-based insight and a practical lens on how to future-proof not just your career—but your identity.

What if the thing that tried to take your life ended up giving you your voice? In this episode, David Brennan—two-time cancer survivor and top-10 MBA grad—joins Claire to share how facing death helped him finally silence imposter syndrome. From selling used cars to sitting beside neurosurgeons in one of the world’s most competitive MBA programs, David shares the real neuroscience behind how fear distorts self-worth—and how action rewires everything. You’ll walk away with a simple brain-based rule to combat imposter thoughts, plus a 1-minute move that helps you lead with calm and clarity—especially when the stakes are high.

What does it take to lead with confidence when everything around you is foreign, uncertain, and unfamiliar? In this episode, global brand and marketing leader Jen Belongia-Barak shares her bold decision to relocate her entire family to Austria for a high-stakes leadership role at Red Bull—and how stepping far outside her comfort zone rewired how she leads. From culture shock to managing teams across multiple time zones and languages, Jen opens up about what she learned about adaptability, fear, empathy, and true leadership. Claire breaks it down through the lens of neuroscience, offering brain-based tools to help leaders anchor themselves—and their teams—during periods of massive change.

What if your life unfolded in three acts—each one breaking you open, only to build you stronger? In this powerful episode, Claire Hayek sits down with Jeff Eschliman, a former army veteran, homebuilding executive, and now executive coach, to walk through his three-act journey: from war to leadership to reinvention. Together, they explore how discipline, clarity, and emotional resilience are built—not born. Jeff shares the moment that changed everything—a workplace fatality that shook his leadership to its core—and how that tragedy became the catalyst for a leadership transformation that still fuels his work today. Claire weaves in her own war-child origin story and the mental fitness tools that help leaders lead under pressure. If you're a bold leader navigating change, burnout, or reinvention—this is your playbook.

What if creativity isn’t a talent, but a leadership skill? In this powerful episode, Claire Hayek is joined by Betty Zhang—Head of Innovation Operations at Kids Help Phone—for a deep, real, and refreshing conversation on creative leadership. Betty shares how a brutal 10-hour climb in Patagonia redefined her leadership style, and how she went from visual artist to innovation strategist without ever giving up her creativity. You’ll learn how to unlock untapped creativity in your team, why creativity doesn’t require a job title, and what small mental shifts can spark big change—even in high-pressure moments.

What if your best marketing asset… wasn’t your brand? In this episode of The NeuroLeadership Edge, Claire Hayek sits down with Jacki Lutz, Content Director at the Auto Care Association and host of Auto Care On Air, to unpack the misunderstood power of Employee-Generated Content (EGC). Together, they break down: - Why trust is the new currency—and why corporate posts just don’t cut it anymore - How to launch EGC without stepping on legal landmines - The difference between branding vs selling on social - What metrics to actually track (hint: it’s not likes) If you're a leader, a marketer, or just someone who wants your team to show up more powerfully online—this episode gives you the roadmap.

What happens when a team tells you you're emotionally unavailable? In this episode, Claire Hayek and senior executive Ed Locher unpack how one brutal piece of feedback became a turning point in his leadership—and a masterclass in emotional courage.

Claire Hayek sits down with award-winning executive Perla D. Cuevas to explore how leaders—especially women—can show up grounded, unapologetic, and prepared to win any room. This episode is about presence, not permission.

Your words are not just expressions—they are instructions to your brain. In this solo episode, Claire Hayek unpacks how language, attention, and repetition literally rewire your brain, shape your reality, and condition your leadership presence.

A stage four brain cancer diagnosis brought David Reyes to a halt. What came next? A comeback marked by clarity, heart, and high-performance leadership. In this episode, David shares how adversity reshaped how he leads—and how heart-centered leadership scales results.

Can calm be a leadership advantage? Claire Hayek sits down with Sean B. Jones to explore how calm, soul-driven leadership can anchor a team during chaos, crisis, and change—and why composure might be a leader’s most underused tool.

What happens when control-driven leadership hits a wall? In this episode, Claire Hayek and Isabelle Dumont unpack the power of trust, clarity, and conscious delegation—tools that helped Isabelle evolve her leadership style across high-stakes environments in the tech industry.

How do you turn your inner critic into your greatest coach? In this episode, Claire Hayek shares a neuroscience-backed 3-step tool to intercept self-doubt, retrain your brain, and boost confidence in 60 seconds or less.