Unwind Your Mind
Do you ever feel stuck in your own head, constantly second-guessing, overthinking or chasing perfection? You're not alone. This podcast is for overthinkers, perfectionists and high-achievers who want to stop spirlalling in self-doubt and start realigning with their version of success. If you're ready to unlearn old patterns and step into more clarity, confidence and ease - this is your space.
Latest episodes
How to Get the Most Out of Performance Reviews (From Both Sides of the Table)
Performance reviews can feel heavy. Even when they're structured well. Even when your manager has good intentions. Even when you've technically had a "good year." Because underneath the surface, these conversations often feel like verdicts. Am I doing enough? Am I progressing fast enough? Are my contributions valuable enough? In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, I unpack how to completely reframe performance reviews from something you endure to something you actively shape. Drawing on my own journey from validation-seeking graduate, to Team Leader, to Career and Leadership Coach, I walk you through how to approach these conversations from both sides of the table. Whether you're a team member preparing for your review, or a team leader facilitating one, this episode will help you shift the tone from evaluation to alignment. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Performance reviews are not verdicts, they're alignment conversations. 2️⃣ Feedback is data about behaviour and impact, not a statement about your identity. 3️⃣ The emotional tone set by leadership will determine whether the conversation moved towards growth or defensiveness. PREVIOUS EPISODES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: The Working Genius Playbook: Clarity, Energy, Results MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍
Perceptions, Triggers and Accountability: Navigating Other People's Reactions Without Losing Yourself
Have you ever found yourself spiralling after someone else has a perception of you that doesn't feel quite right? Maybe it was a comment made directly to you. Maybe it was something you heard second-hand. Or maybe it was just a subtle shift in how someone was acting that left you questioning yourself. In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, we explore how other people's perceptions can influence your confidence and choices, especially in professional environments where feedback, visibility, and progression feel closely linked. This conversation isn't about "not caring what other people think", and it's not about blind confidence either. It's about learning how to relate to other people's perceptions without letting them define your worth, your capability, or your future direction. We also look at this from the leadership lens. How do you respond when someone brings frustration, judgement, or projection to you about someone else? And how do you create space for insight and accountability without reinforcing unhelpful stories? If you've ever replayed a conversation over and over, felt the urge to explain or defend yourself, or struggled to separate impact from meaning, this episode will give you a grounded framework to work with those moments more skilfully. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Other people's perceptions can have a real impact on a situation without being an accurate reflection of who you are. 2️⃣ Triggers are information, either about something unresolved within us or about what someone else is navigating. 3️⃣ As leaders, validating emotion without buying into the story allows conversations to move from blame and venting towards clarity, insight, and accountability. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 📝 Download the coaching conversation framework here. MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍
Back to Work Without Burning Out, How to Ease Into 2026 With Clarity and Boundaries
Coming back to work after a break can feel harder than we expect. There's often pressure to hit the ground running, be immediately productive, and prove you're "back into it", even when your mind and energy levels are still adjusting. In this episode of Unwind Your Mind, I share a practical approach to returning to work in a way that supports sustainable success, not short bursts of productivity followed by burnout. We talk about why easing in does not signal lack of motivation, how post-holiday energy can lead to overcommitment, and how to set a pace that actually works for you long-term. If you're feeling flat, overwhelmed, or resistant about returning to work, this episode will help you slow down, reflect, and reset with intention. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Coming back to work is about pace, not speed. 2️⃣ Extra energy after a break can lead to overcommitment. Slowing down your "yes" helps protect future you from taking on more than you can sustain. 3️⃣Your emotional response to returning to work is information, not something to judge or push through. MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you next week! 🤍
Before You Plan 2026: A Simple, Stress-Free Framework to Learn From Last Year
If you don't want to rush straight into 2026 without intention (or set goals just for the sake of setting goals) this episode is for you. So many high-achievers move from one year to the next carrying the same patterns, pressures, and habits forward, simply because they never paused long enough to understand what the previous year was actually teaching them. In this episode, I walk you through a simple, structured reflection process designed to help you learn from the year you've just lived. This episode is designed to be listened to alongside the free End-of-Year Realignment Guide, which you can download and work through at your own pace over the end-of-year break or early in the new year. I talk you through each section of the guide, explain what it's asking you to reflect on, and share practical examples to help you use it in a way that gives you clarity and direction going into 2026. Download the End-of-Year Realignment Guide here. If you're ready for reflection that builds self-trust, momentum, and more intentional career decisions, rather than another year of staying busy without moving forward, this episode will support you. HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Reflection builds clarity and clarity creates choice. You can then make informed decisions about where your energy is best invested. 2️⃣ The things that drained you, triggered you, or felt misaligned this year is all data. We need to practice extracting the lessons without staying stuck in the story. 3️⃣When you understand how you work best and where your strengths create the most value, you can position yourself for opportunities in a way that benefits both you and the business. PREVIOUS EPISODES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: What If the Part You're Avoiding Is the One You Need Most? The Working Genius Playbook: Clarity, Energy, Results MORE FROM ME: 📰 Get my Weekly Newsletter 🔗 Connect on LinkedIn 📸 Follow on Instagram or Facebook SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more people who need these insights. Thanks for tuning in to Unwind Your Mind. See you in the new year! 🤍