Optimising Leader Brilliance: Enabling Calm, Confident, Strategic Leadership

Estelle Read | Optimising Leadership Brilliance Coach | Bestselling Author | Speaker | Beee Founder
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Lead strategically with calm confidence with Estelle Read, Bestselling Author, Coach, Speaker, and guests. Optimising Leader Brilliance is the self-improvement toolkit for leaders ready to break performance ceilings and achieve next level results. Get science-backed strategies and mindset shifts to tackle imposter syndrome, workaholism, anxiety, and self-sabotage. We provide stress relief and burnout solutions to help you reduce your workload and reclaim your time. We also share tools to clarify your strategic direction and deliver the brilliant results you're capable of. Visit: EstelleRead.com

  1. 1 in 6 People Are Narcissists — Here's How to Protect Your Energy as a Leader.

    20 HR AGO

    1 in 6 People Are Narcissists — Here's How to Protect Your Energy as a Leader.

    Today we’re tackling a topic that can have damaging effects on both our personal and organisational wellbeing: narcissism. Joining us is Ginny Priem—a Master Certified Life Coach, keynote speaker, and the #1 bestselling author of You’reMy Favorite and her latest hit, UNSUBSCRIBE. This new bookis for leaders, professionals, and people-pleasers who have mastered doing more, giving more, and holding it all together—yet still feel quietly depleted by the emotional labour of it all. Ginny’s expertise was forged through a personal betrayal that forced her to rebuild her life from the ground up. This episode offers leadership lessons to help you spot toxic patternsand strategically protect your energy with calm confidence. Ginny shares her expertise to help leaders develop their “NarcDAR” and establish the boundaries necessary for personal growth and organisational brilliance.   What You Will Learn: 💡 You might be working for — or living with — a narcissist and not even know it. Ginny reveals the subtle signs most people miss, including a chilling workplace example that willmake you rethink your professional relationships.   💡 Your body has been trying to warn you all along. Discover why your gut instinct is your most powerful tool against toxic people — and what happens to your health and wellbeing when you ignore it.   💡 There's a method to quietly reclaim your power without a dramatic confrontation. Ginny shares a brilliantly simple strategy for neutralising narcissistic behaviour at work andin life — no conflict required.   Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:22) What is a Narcissist? Narcissistic PersonalityDisorder (NPD) Explained (08:15) Overt vs. Covert Narcissism (09:46) Ginny's Origin Story — How Chad Changed Everything (12:47) Red Flags: How to Recognise a Narcissist (13:28) Gaslighting & DARVO Explained (19:11) Narcissism in the Workplace (22:31) The Consequences of Being With a Narcissist (27:14) The Grey Rock Method — How to Manage a Narcissist (26:56) Ginny's Book Unsubscribe — Block, Mute, Swap,Manage (32:42) Doing a Relationship Audit & Energy Bank Account(37:41) 3 Actionable Steps to Protect Yourself fromNarcissism (41:14) Pause, Reflect & Act — Mini Coaching Practice ⭐Download My Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: https://mailchi.mp/dab4b2568b71/free-inner-brilliance-outer-shine-journal   ⭐Follow or Contact Ginny Priem: https://www.youtube.com/@ginnypriem https://ginnypriem.com/   ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee   ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: ⁠https://estelleread.com/resources/⁠   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: ⬆️⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠ 🎇⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up. ⁠   ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.   ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts   ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

    44 min
  2. Leadership Lessons in Confidence and Courage: Sam Bagshaw's Journey to 1M Followers

    14 APR

    Leadership Lessons in Confidence and Courage: Sam Bagshaw's Journey to 1M Followers

    In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into leadershiplessons with Sam Bagshaw, an influencer whose journey to 1 million followers highlights how calm, confident, and strategic leadership can enable brilliance despite personal challenges. Sam defies odds — including his stammer — to exemplify how authentic leadership embraces challenges and fosters growth for oneself and others.   Join us as Sam shares his experiences with public speaking,TV appearances, and philanthropy, illustrating how strategic leadership and embracing courage lead to unlocking your full potential. Discover valuable insights on optimising your leadership mindset to confidently navigate criticism, cultivate calm, and enable brilliance within your team and yourself.   Whether you're seeking to grow as a leader or break throughpersonal barriers, Sam’s story offers practical techniques to build confidence, lead strategically, and maintain calm in high-pressure environments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to embrace leadership courage and brilliance every day.   What You Will Learn: 💡 Transform criticism into fuel for growth with Sam's powerful technique for resilient leadership. 💡 Uncover why intentionally putting yourself in uncomfortable situations isn't just brave, it's strategic - and how this practice can unlock opportunities you've been avoiding 💡 Explore the link between past experiences and leadership courage, helping you break through barriers and lead with confidence and calm.   Elevate your leadership journey today with insights thatenable brilliance and inspire strategic, confident leadership. Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Leadership Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction - Sam Bagshaw's journey to over 1 million followers(01:52) Understanding stammering as a neurological condition(03:20) From warehouse worker to social media influencer(03:59) The courage to post that first video (06:40) Handling internet trolls and negative comments(09:48) How Sam's content inspires others to be brave(10:23) Action for Stammering Children charity work and running marathons(12:21) Breath work techniques for managing speech(13:26) Speaking on stage despite fear of public speaking (15:58) Managing nerves before TV and stage appearances(17:10) The inner dialogue that calms performance anxiety(18:23)  Sam's powerful mindset(19:06) Where bravery comes from (19:53) Childhood experiences that shaped who Sam is today(22:08) Creating challenge videos (23:51) What businesses can do to support people with speech impediments(27:13) A day in the life of a social media influencer(31:18) The belief that shaped childhood and the one that changed(35:48) Three actionable tips for building courage(40:23) Staying in practice to maintain confidence(43:01) Final thoughts (43:55) Pause, Reflect, Act: Your Mini Leadership Coaching Session (45:20) Close   ⭐Download My Free Journal & Self-Coaching Tool: https://mailchi.mp/dab4b2568b71/free-inner-brilliance-outer-shine-journal   ⭐Follow or Contact Sam Bagshaw forSpeaking Event Enquiries: https://www.tiktok.com/@stammerexperiences https://www.youtube.com/@Stammerjourney  https://www.instagram.com/sam_bagshaw_ Sponsor Sam: https://www.justgiving.com/page/sam-bagshaw-2 ⭐Follow Estelle Read & Access Resources: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: ⬆️⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠ 🌟⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠   📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts  ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

    1hr 5min
  3. How to Stop Being the "Strong One": The Hidden Danger of Hyper-Independence

    7 APR

    How to Stop Being the "Strong One": The Hidden Danger of Hyper-Independence

    Are you the "rock" that everyone else relies onwhile you're secretly struggling? In this episode, we explore the "Be Strong" pattern and why hyper-independence isoften a survival response to childhood patterns that demand emotional stoicism. Learn why suppressed emotions manifest as physical pain - like frozen shoulders and chronic fatigue - and how to reclaim your resilience by choosingvulnerability over the trap of "toughness." In this final part of our miniseries on Adrienne Lee’s “Drowning Person” model, I share the deeply personal story of my father’s battle with vulnerability and the moment a mentor’s simple question broke through my own stoic mask. We’ll discuss the "Fixer" mentality at work, the mental health crisis caused by emotional bottlenecks, and practical tools like EFT (Tapping) and journaling to help you finally ask for help without guilt.   What You Will Learn: 💡 The Cost of Hyper-Independence: Why the most reliable people are often the ones "drowning" in silence. 💡 The Somatic Connection: How to listen to your body’s "dashboard warning lights"- from frozen shoulders to digestive issues. 💡 Breaking the Fixer Cycle: How to move from fierce self-reliance to a more connected, sustainable leadership style.   Whether you are a firstborn child, a parentified professional, or a leader feeling the weight of the world, this episode offers a roadmap to true emotional strength.   Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Executive Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: 00:00) Introduction: The Be Strong Pattern - Final Episode in the Miniseries(01:42) The Drowning Man Metaphor (02:38) The Person Everyone Turns To: Stoicism vs. Empathy(03:08) The Moment I Burst Into Tears: Why Don't You Ask for Help?(04:22) Core Fear: Vulnerability Makes You Weak or Burdensome(04:50) The Stigma of Stoicism: Why we hide our feelings(05:20) A Tortured Soul Who Wouldn't Open Up(07:06) The Phone Call: My Dad's Final Vulnerability(08:00) Where Be Strong Comes From: Don't Be Vulnerable, Power Through(08:28) Why Men Struggle More: Suicide Rates and the Secret Club(09:38) Childhood Examples: Pull Yourself Together (10:28) The Parentified Child: No Room for Your Own Feelings(10:52) Adult Problems at Work: Difficulty Asking for Help(11:20) Emotional Bottlenecks: Quietly Seething Until You Leave(11:51) Fierce Independence: Why high-achievers refuse help (12:31) Birth Order and Independence: Both Firstborns(13:17) Mental Health Problems: Burnout and Somatic Symptoms(13:43) Frozen Shoulders: Bearing the Responsibility(14:16) Somatic Symptoms: How your body signals suppressed emotions(14:36) The Dashboard Warning Light Metaphor: Listen to Your Body(15:39) The Parentified Child Fixing Her Parents' Divorce(16:14) Becoming the Fixer at Work: Filling Responsibility Gaps(17:02) Almost Off With Burnout: The Exhaustion Breaking Point(20:03) Strategies, Tools And Resources To Overcome the Be Strong Pattern (27:48) EFT Videos on My Channel ⭐Follow, Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: ⁠https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee⁠  ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe wherever you listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: 🌟⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠ 🌟⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up. ⁠  ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

    30 min
  4. Leadership Beyond Perfectionism: Why Your Best is More Than Enough

    31 MAR

    Leadership Beyond Perfectionism: Why Your Best is More Than Enough

    Are you stuck in analysis paralysis? In this episode, we explore how perfectionism fuels Imposter Syndrome and reveal my proprietary LAR Method to break the cycle once and for all. Learn why the pursuit of perfection is holding your career back and how to use the "10% Strategy" to reclaim your time, energy, and authenticity. As part of our miniseries on Transactional Analysis drivers, I’m diving into the childhood origins of the "Be Perfect" pattern. From the "Owl Story" to the pressure of high-stakes leadership, we discuss why the fear of being "exposed" as imperfect is your biggest barrier to growth—and how even Steve Bartlett uses imperfection as a superpower. What You Will Learn: Whether you're a leader avoiding a promotion or an entrepreneur hiding behind a mask of perfection, this episode will help you choose progress over perfectionism. Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Executive Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Quit Perfectionism By Doing This (02:08) What is Perfectionism and Why It Matters (03:37) The Perfectionism Trap: Red Crosses and Self-Doubt (05:05) The Core Fear: Being Exposed as Imperfect (06:31) Origins of Perfectionism: Critical Parents and Childhood Trauma (10:20) The Owl Story: How Shame Creates Perfectionism (12:49) When Perfection Crumbles: The Cost of Mistakes (14:28) The Perfectionism Mindset (17:38) The Mental Health Impact: Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome (18:18) How to use the LAR Method to stop Perfectionism (20:05) Error-Friendly Experiments: Practicing Imperfection (22:28) Productivity Tip: The 10% Time Reduction Strategy (24:15) Steve Bartlett's Imperfect Posts: Embracing Authenticity (25:53) Resources: Books, Journals, and Free Tools (27:13) Preview: Next Episode on the Be Strong Pattern ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.   ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts   ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee   ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: ⁠https://estelleread.com/resources/⁠   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: 🌟⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠ 🌟⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up. ⁠   ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

    28 min
  5. Assertiveness for Leaders: Breaking the People-Pleasing Pattern

    24 MAR

    Assertiveness for Leaders: Breaking the People-Pleasing Pattern

    Did you know your brain processes a 'social rejection'exactly like physical pain? That's why saying 'no' to your boss feels like a survival threat. Today, I'm showing you how to re-wire that response. In this miniseries episode, I explore the Please Me Patternand why people-pleasing behaviour keeps you trapped in cycles of overcommitment, resentment, and burnout. I share the neuroscience behind why rejection feels like physical pain, reveal a powerful client breakthrough with a narcissistic boss, and give you practical tools to set boundaries without guilt. Whether you struggle to say no at work or find yourself constantly organising everything for everyone, this episode will show you how to break free from people-pleasing for good.   What You Will Learn: 💡 Why your brain treats rejection like touching a hot stove - and how this survival mechanism keeps you saying yes when you should say no   💡 The exact moment a people-pleasing lawyer stood up to her manipulative boss and what happened next (spoiler: no consequences, just respect)   💡 A simple four-letter framework for giving difficult feedback that protects your boundaries while maintaining relationships   Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Executive Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: This Stops People Pleasing (02:47) The Please Me Pattern: Why saying no feelsterrifying (03:27) The lawyer who couldn't stop pleasing people (03:51) The drowning man analogy (04:41) Core fear: Rejection and abandonment (05:10) Why we can't survive without parental love (06:13) Rejection activates the same brain area as physicalpain (07:18) Childhood origins of people-pleasing behaviour (09:16) How people-pleasing shows up at work (10:11) The imbalance in relationships and resentment (12:28) Developing your inner captain vs inner critic (15:01) Client story: The people-pleaser at flight risk (16:15) Using havening to find the root cause (17:48) The breakthrough: Standing up to the narcissisticboss (18:48) How boundaries transformed her friendships too (19:39) The mindset shift: Self-validation and journaling (20:41) Assertiveness training: Ken and Kate Back (21:16) Getting rid of people-pleasing triggers withhavening (22:00) The SBI+R model for difficult feedback (23:20) Setting clear boundaries and raising awareness (24:32) Micro action: Assertive phrases for your back pocket (25:12) Resources: Run a Tight Ship chapter (25:58) Next episode: The Be Perfect Pattern (26:10) Subscribe and connect with me ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.   ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts   ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee   ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: ⁠https://estelleread.com/resources/⁠   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: 🌟⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠ 🌟⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress,when you sign up. ⁠   ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

    28 min
  6. How to Break the "Hurry Up" Habit and Reduce Stress

    24 MAR

    How to Break the "Hurry Up" Habit and Reduce Stress

    Do you catch yourself rushing through tasks or finishingother people's sentences? In this episode, we explore why your brain equates speed with safety and how the "Hurry Up" habit is quietly sabotaging your productivity, relationships, and mental health. As part of our miniseries on Adrienne Lee’s “DrowningPerson” model (Transactional Analysis), I’m sharing my personal journey from a high-speed HR leader to reclaiming my peace. Discover the childhood origins of your need for urgency, recognise the warning signs of "Rush Mode,"and learn practical strategies to slow down to speed up yourresults without sacrificing success. What You Will Learn: 💡 The Biology of Speed: Why your brain treats slowness as a "danger signal"and keeps you trapped in a constant fight-or-flight state. 💡 Childhood Programming: How early messages equating speed with competence create adult patterns of anxiety and hurried decisions. 💡 Practical Tools for Calm: From the "School Run Walk of Shame" to the 7-11 Breathing Technique and the 4-3-2 Sensory Exercise. Whether you're balancing a career, family, or personalgrowth, this episode reveals why doing things quickly often backfires - and how to finally break the cycle.   Tune in for next week's episode on how to overcome the ‘Pleasing’ patten.   Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:55) The Hurry Up Pattern Explained(03:12) Core Fear: Missing Something Crucial(03:41) Personal Example: Balancing Retirement & Business(04:33) Origins: Urgency as a Safety Signal(05:01) Childhood Patterns from Parents(05:21) My Confession: Creating This Pattern in My Daughter(06:02) Parenting Stress: The School Run "Walk of Shame"(07:13) How This Pattern Affects Children(08:19) Problems in Adulthood: Rushed Decisions & Mistakes(09:30) DISC Profile Connection(11:15) Mental Health Impact: Baseline Stress(12:37) Warning Signs(13:02) Example: HR Leadership: Breaking the "Rush Mode" Cycle(14:23) How Coaching Transformed My Hurry Up Pattern(14:47) Six Weeks in a Mindfulness Shed(15:35) Learning to Eat Mindfully(16:48) Philly the Pheasant: Slowing Down at Lunch(17:59) Speaking Career: From Horse Commentator to Impactful Presenter(18:44) The Transformation: Disconnecting "Slow = Bad"(19:33) The Opposite Truth About Speed & Intelligence(20:20) Strategies for Overcoming in Adulthood(21:13) Tools: Micro Pauses (22:07) 7-11 Breathing Technique forInstant Calm(22:28) Mindfulness: The 4-3-2 Sensory Exercise(25:20) Scheduling Buffer Times(25:46) Resources: Mindfulness Apps & Havening(26:11) Next Episode Preview: The Please Me Pattern(26:28) Outro & Call to Action   ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.   ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts   ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee   ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: ⁠https://estelleread.com/resources/⁠   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: 🌟⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠ 🌟⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress, when you sign up. ⁠   ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

    28 min
  7. How to Stop Overworking: Breaking the "Try Hard" Cycle of Burnout

    10 MAR

    How to Stop Overworking: Breaking the "Try Hard" Cycle of Burnout

    Are you stuck in a cycle of relentless effort but feel likeyou're never doing enough? In this episode, we explore how the "Try Hard" habit fuels chronic overworking, perfectionism, and burnout. Discover the exact childhood messages driving your need toprove your worth today and learn how this unconscious pattern, (part of Adrienne Lee’s “Drowning Person” model in Transactional Analysis), might actually be sabotaging your professional success. What You Will Learn: 💡 Discover why trying hard might be sabotaging your success and pushing people away instead of impressing them   💡 Learn the childhood origins of the "try hard" pattern and how unconscious messages from your past are driving your overwork today   💡 Get actionable strategies to break the cycle including delegation techniques, time-blocking methods, and the gold standard approach for automatic behaviour change   Tune in next week for the Hurry Up pattern.   Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction - Why trying hard is your enemy(01:45) The try hard pattern explained(03:30) Core fear of being deemed lazy or inadequate(05:05) Where the try hard pattern comes from(06:09) Childhood drivers and unconscious messages(07:32) Adult problems caused by trying hard(08:00) Client story: Academic inadequacy and imposter syndrome(10:53) Client transformation results(12:25) Strategies for overcoming try hard(13:22) Mindset shift: Define what good enough is(14:18) Practical tools (18:18) Why willpower isn't enough: The role of Havening and EFT in burnout(18:52) Setting boundaries (19:44) Micro action (20:22) Resources (21:26) The next episode: The Hurry Up pattern ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share it with someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.   ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favourite podcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts   ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee   ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call: ⁠https://estelleread.com/resources/⁠   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: 🌟⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠ 🌟⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress,when you sign up. ⁠   ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

    24 min
  8. MasterChef Winner Irini Tzortzoglou: How to Handle High Pressure

    3 MAR

    MasterChef Winner Irini Tzortzoglou: How to Handle High Pressure

    Irini Tzortzoglou is a UK MasterChef winner, author, olive oil and honey sommelier, and retreat host. In this episode, she shares her unlikely leap from the banking world to culinaryexcellence - and the mindset shifts that made it possible. You’ll learn how to recognize your sacred gifts, overcome limiting beliefs, and build a life aligned with purpose, even under high pressure.   What you’ll learn:   💡 The real driver behind Irini’s MasterChef win (it’s about more than the food) and what that means for success in any field 💡 Reframing praise and overcoming imposter syndrome: a practical technique to accept recognition without self-doubt 💡 Emotional intelligence under pressure: how Irini stays calm, connected, and focused in high-stakes moments   Ideal for professionals in high-performance roles who want to: Break through performance ceilingsLead with confidence under pressureCultivate resilience, clarity, and compassionate leadership Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth!   Estelle Read   Bestselling Author, Executive Coach & Speaker   Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to Irini Tzortzoglou(00:48) What makes Irini's days exciting and unpredictable(04:35) The reality behind social media influence(06:46) How Irini approaches content creation authentically(08:54) When did things take off? The algorithm and word of mouth(11:11) The story behind "Under the Olive Tree"(14:18) How childhood curiosity shaped emotional intelligence(15:50) From banking to MasterChef: Connecting the dots(17:45) Life-changing moments and pivotal decisions(20:34) Overcoming limiting beliefs during MasterChef(21:13) The "sacred gifts" revelation(24:27) Learning to accept praise and acknowledge others(27:57) The moment her name was called as MasterChef winner(29:23) From MasterChef to meaningful retreats(38:30) The transformational power of connection(39:54) MasterChef lessons on teamwork and trust(41:58) Why emotional intelligence matters for success(42:00) Three lessons for career success(43:15) The importance of doing the work(44:24) Never resent where you are - it's preparing you(46:03) Practice gratitude behind the wheel(48:12) If you could invite three people to dinner...(52:06) The one belief that shaped you(54:46) Closing thoughts and staying connected ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe whereveryou listen or watch, leave a review or share itwith someone who might benefit. Thank you ❤️.   ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube: 🎧Listen on your favouritepodcast platform here: https://estelleread.com/podcast/ 📺Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts   ⭐Follow or Find Out More: Irini Tzortzoglou https://irinicooks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Irinitzortzoglou/ https://www.instagram.com/irinitzortzoglou/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/irini-tzortzoglou-aab9114/   ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee   ⭐Access Resources or Book a FreeDiscovery Call: ⁠https://estelleread.com/resources/⁠   ⭐Estelle Read’s Coaching Programmes: 🌟⁠The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE⁠ 🌟⁠The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL⁠   ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book: ⁠Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism and Stress ⁠   ⭐Subscribe to Estelle Read’s Blog: ⁠Receive my free workbook: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism & Stress,when you sign up. ⁠   ⭐Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and shouldnot be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.

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Lead strategically with calm confidence with Estelle Read, Bestselling Author, Coach, Speaker, and guests. Optimising Leader Brilliance is the self-improvement toolkit for leaders ready to break performance ceilings and achieve next level results. Get science-backed strategies and mindset shifts to tackle imposter syndrome, workaholism, anxiety, and self-sabotage. We provide stress relief and burnout solutions to help you reduce your workload and reclaim your time. We also share tools to clarify your strategic direction and deliver the brilliant results you're capable of. Visit: EstelleRead.com

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