In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Rachael Edmondson-Clarke, founder of Elevar and a neuroscience-based leadership strategist helping high-performing leaders avoid burnout and stay creative under pressure.

After a dramatic collapse from stress in her glass-walled corner office, Rachael rebuilt her approach to leadership using science-backed strategies rooted in mood regulation, neurobiology, and emotional resilience.

🧠 The 4R framework for sustainable performance: Recognize, Restore, Resolve, Regulate

⚠️ Why burnout begins long before the breakdown

💬 The myth of “mindset-only” leadership

🌱 How nature, mood, and nervous system cues drive clarity and innovation

🛠️ What neuroscience says about performance without depletion

This episode is a must-listen for executives, HR leaders, and performance coaches seeking innovation that’s sustainable and human.

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