How Mentally Fit Leaders Think Under Pressure | Life Engineering EP 75
Thu Feb 05 2026
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 leadershipHow the brain sabotages us under stress and how to stop itWhy clarity beats certainty when making high-stakes decisionsThe neuroscience behind fear, self-doubt, and performanceHow to interrupt overthinking and emotional spirals in real timeWhat happens in the nervous system before a TEDx stage momentWhy 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: claire@mspteambuilding.ca
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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 leadershipHow the brain sabotages us under stress and how to stop itWhy clarity beats certainty when making high-stakes decisionsThe neuroscience behind fear, self-doubt, and performanceHow to interrupt overthinking and emotional spirals in real timeWhat happens in the nervous system before a TEDx stage momentWhy 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: claire@mspteambuilding.ca Gabriela Embon – Speaker – Author – Life Engineering Coach Website: https://gabrielaembon.com/ Email: Gabriela@GabrielaEmbon.com Becoming a Power Couple – 4 Pillars to Engineer Legendary Marriages Book: https://gabrielaembon.com/book/ https://www.gabrielaembon.com https://www.facebook.com/gabriela.embon https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaembon https://www.facebook.com/coachingacademynet https://www.instagram.com/coachingacademynet https://www.youtube.com/@coachingacademynet