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Optimising Your Brilliance

Optimising Your Brilliance

Auteur(s): Estelle Read
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 We’ll get to the source of what makes people brilliant, explore how to eradicate the barriers that stop them from shining, so that you can lead your very best work-life. You’ll hear from business & thought leaders who bare all & share their insider secrets, along with my episodes focused on optimising your performance, happiness, success & wellbeing. Hi, I’m Estelle Read, your host, founder of Beee, Executive Coach, Speaker, & bestselling author of Inner Brilliance Outer Shine: 10 Antidotes to Imposter Syndrome, Workaholism. Connect & access resources here: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeeeEstelle Read Développement personnel Réussite
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  • Imposter Syndrome: End the Need to Prove Your Worth

    Imposter Syndrome: End the Need to Prove Your Worth
    Feb 4 2026
    If you’ve followed me a while, you will know that I’ve gonefrom not being able to climb the stairs to climbing Wainrights for fun, (well, sometimes fun – sometimes the hills are hell).I burnt out and got ME from overdoing life and work. Theoverdoing came from not feeling good enough and the urge to prove my worth. But when is enough, enough? The bar just keeps rising.This is an interactive episode. You’ll hear real-timeaudience scepticism and the changes they experience after applying the technique I share. They were fab, and they ask the questions you probably want answered about overcoming imposter syndrome.What You Will Learn:💡 The hidden childhood pattern that's making you overwork - and the 7-minute technique that can ‘erase’it from your nervous system💡 Why your brain keeps you trapped in the same stress cycle - and the neuroscience-backed method that creates lasting change in minutes, not 66 days (which is how long it takes the average person to change)💡 The five imposter syndrome types sabotaging your success - discover which one is driving your burnout and how to stop the domino effect before it damages your health,happiness and wellbeingHere’s to your leadership developmentand personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Coach &Speaker Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (01:50) What is Imposter Syndrome?(02:08) Today's Agenda - Strategies to Regain Control(03:39) Meet the Parents - Estelle's Personal Story(04:51) Growing Up Different - Feeling Like an Imposter(06:06) Working as Head of HR - Still Feeling Like a Fraud(07:42) Chronic Fatigue & Recovery Journey(08:10) Writing a Book - Procrastination & Self-Doubt(09:03) Becoming a Bestselling Author(10:16) The Message of Not Being Good Enough(11:24) The Imposter Syndrome Domino Effect(13:32) The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome(18:31) Audience Poll - Which Type Are You?(19:48) How Imposter Syndrome Causes Workaholism & Stress(20:45) Case Study: The Perfectionist Lawyer(23:55) Where Imposter Syndrome Comes From(24:43) Personality Formation - Ages 0-7 Imprint Period(28:45) Why Change is Challenging - Neural Pathways(29:49) Antidote #1: Havening Technique(30:14) Havening Small Print - Does It Work?(32:26) Live Havening Exercise Begins(35:54) How Havening Works - The Neuroscience(39:51) Havening Results - The Lawyer's Transformation(44:26) Client Results - Million Pound Conversation(45:04) Resilient Leader Program SHINE Overview(48:55) Antidote #2: Inner Captain vs Inner Critic(50:15) The Science of Journaling(51:53) TOP ACT Journaling Process(55:11) Learning to Accepting Yourself(56:50) Q&A from the audience(61:42) Q&A - Estelle's Personal Phobias Story⭐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 andStress ⁠ ⭐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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    1 h et 6 min
  • How Birth Order Shapes Your Success with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Linda Blair

    How Birth Order Shapes Your Success with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Linda Blair
    Jan 28 2026
    My next guest’s work reshaped my understanding ofpersonality, why we are the way we are, and what birth order has to do with it. Dr. Linda Blair is a Chartered clinical psychologist, writer, speaker, and broadcaster who has authored five self-help books. She’s also appeared ontelevision programs such as The One Show, The Vanessa Show, and Child of Our Time.We dive into family dynamics, birth order psychology, and sibling relationships - exploring how your place in the familycan influence personality, career choices, and leadership style. Linda shares insightful findings from her research on mother–infant bonding, her surprising collaboration with Professor Stephen Hawking, and practical strategies for lasting happiness. What You Will Learn:💡 Discover why your birth order position (firstborn, middle child, or youngest) influences your career success, stress levels, and relationship patterns - and how understanding thiscan transform your self-awareness💡 Learn the surprising research finding about what truly makes a "good mother" (hint: it's not what you think) and how this applies to leadership and knowing when to step in versus let go💡 Uncover the exact age when you were most authentically yourself and how revisiting that period can help you rediscover your passion, purpose, and what brings you into "flow" Here’s to your leadership development and personal growth! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction - Birth order insights preview(02:02) Introducing Dr. Linda Blair & her morning routine (07:49) The four-hour creative focus principle(08:05) Grounding practices and mindfulness(08:11) Linda's origin story - from Kansas to Cambridge(12:03) Working with Professor Stephen Hawking(13:12) Studying mother-infant relationships in monkeys(15:44) How broadcasting and writing opportunities emerged(15:36) The privilege of being a psychologist(17:28) Lessons from Stephen Hawking(18:31) What makes a good mother - research findings(21:32) Family dynamics fascination and finding your passion(22:56) The age when you're most truly yourself(25:00) How adolescence disrupts authentic self(28:57) The concept of "flow" and being fullyengaged(29:51) Birth order book origins and Linda's three firstbornchildren(32:02) Firstborn characteristics and burnout(35:01) Middle child characteristics (38:08) Youngest child characteristics(40:48) Child of Our Time television experience(42:49) Steps to lead your best life - saying yes to opportunities(44:00) Treating everyone as equals(47:12) Linda's workshops and how to connect(49:09) The "real Linda Blair" story(49:29) Closing thoughts ⭐Help Us Keep Growing & Going:Please subscribe wherever you listen or watch, leavea 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 or Contact Linda Blair:https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-blair-15187a31/https://lindablair.co.uk/ ⭐Follow Estelle Read: https://linktr.ee/EstelleAtBeee ⭐Free Discovery Call & Resources:⁠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 should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.
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    50 min
  • Brain Fog, Pain & Inflammaging: A Neurologist's Guide with Dr Fawad Mian

    Brain Fog, Pain & Inflammaging: A Neurologist's Guide with Dr Fawad Mian
    Jan 21 2026
    Do you wake up tired, feel less sharp than you used to, orhave aches and pains? Explore the critical connection between brain health,chronic pain, and the aging process in this eye-opening episode featuring neurologist Dr. Fawad Mian. Discover how "inflammaging," a slow, chronic inflammation associated with aging, silently impacts your brain and body, contributing to symptoms like brain fog, aches, and memory challenges. Dr. Mian shares powerful insights into regenerative medicineand how it can offer alternatives to surgery for managing chronic pain and injuries. Learn practical strategies to optimise your wellbeing and reclaim your health as he recounts his personal journey of overcoming failed surgeriesand embracing innovative treatments. What You Will Learn:💡 Discover the silent health threat affecting your brain and body – Learn what "inflammaging" is and how this slow-smouldering inflammation could be accelerating your aging process, affecting everything from memory to chronicpain. 💡 Uncover surprising connections between sleep and serious health risks. Find out why your snoring or frequent bathroom trips at night could be warning signs of acondition that increases your risk of stroke and heart attack. 💡 Learn practical strategies to reclaim your health without surgery. Hear Dr. Mian's personal story of overcoming multiple injuries and discover the regenerative medicine approaches that helped him avoid the operating table.Here’s to your shining! Estelle Read Bestselling Author, Coach & Speaker Timestamps:00:00) Introduction and welcome(01:32) What is a neurologist?(02:49) How neurologists help stroke patients(05:24) Understanding inflammaging and chronic inflammation(07:33) Signs you're aging faster due to inflammation(09:57) The truth about weight loss medications like Ozempic(12:53) Why muscle mass matters more than you think(14:30) Exercise recommendations for women in perimenopause(17:00) Key health metrics to monitor(18:32) Understanding heart rate variability(20:39) Sleep apnoea: The hidden health threat(23:46) Solutions for sleep apnoea(25:04) Dr. Mian's book: Getting to Pain Free(27:12) Dr. Mian's personal injury journey(31:05) The emotional component of physical pain(34:38) Mindset strategies for managing chronic pain(36:00) Pattern interrupts and positive anchors(40:35) Reclaim Your Mind memory course(41:54) Top three health recommendations(43:46) Final question and closing thoughts⭐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 ❤️. ⭐Listen or Watch on YouTube:Listen on your favourite podcast platform here:https://estelleread.com/podcast/ or watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstelleRead/podcasts ⭐Find Out More About Dr Fawad MianLinkedInInstagramYouTubeWebsites: https://prolohealing.com/& https://www.advocareneurowellnessmd.com/ ⭐Follow Estelle Read: LinkedIn YouTubeInstagramTikTokFacebookX ⭐Access Resources or Book a Free Discovery Call:https://estelleread.com/resources/ ⭐Work with Estelle Read:Find out more about our coaching programmes:🌟The Resilient Leader Programme: SHINE🌟The Optimised Leader Programme: NEXT LEVEL ⭐Buy Estelle Read’s Bestselling Book:Inner Brilliance, Outer Shine: 10 Antidotesto 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 should not be considered professional advice. Please consult a qualified professional for specific advice.
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    46 min
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