In this powerful episode of the Life Engineering Podcast, I sit down with Claire Hayek a former engineer turned neuroscience authority trusted by global brands like Airbus, Amazon, and Merck.

Claire and I share a similar path: moving from technical systems into human systems. Together, we explore what it truly takes to think clearly, lead effectively, and stay grounded under pressure.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why mental fitness is the missing skill in modern leadership
• How the brain sabotages us under stress and how to stop it
• Why clarity beats certainty when making high-stakes decisions
• The neuroscience behind fear, self-doubt, and performance
• How to interrupt overthinking and emotional spirals in real time
• What happens in the nervous system before a TEDx stage moment
• Why leadership isn't taught, it's practiced

Claire introduces practical, science-backed tools leaders can use in 10–30 seconds a day to build mental resilience, regain presence, and lead from the "brain CEO" instead of survival mode.

This conversation is for leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone who feels pressure to perform and wants to do so without burning out or living with regret.

🎧 Listen in to learn how to train your brain to work for you - not against you.

📌 Connect with Claire Hayek

• Website: https://mspteambuilding.ca/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairehayek/
• Email: [email protected]

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