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Welcome to the Lead To Excel Podcast, hosted by Maureen Chiana, the visionary behind The Mindsight Academy and a trailblazer at the intersection of faith, neuroscience, and self-leadership. With a steadfast commitment to intertwining Christian principles with cutting-edge neuroleadership strategies, Maureen empowers leaders and business owners to transcend traditional boundaries and achieve unparalleled success.
Through the lens of faith and neuroscience, Maureen unveils transformative insights that enable you to 'Rewire Your Brain' for success, illuminate your blind spots, broaden your perspective, and significantly influence outcomes to exceed beyond expectations.This unique approach not only cultivates high emotional intelligence, confidence, and resilience but also fosters the development of positive, faith-centred relationships, ensuring you thrive with ease and grace, free from stress or overwhelm.
Whether you're a high-performing leader, an ambitious business owner, or someone seeking to integrate your Christian faith with excellence in your career, this podcast is your sanctuary. Maureen has devotedly applied these neuroleadership techniques to assist a global community of women, executives, managers, and entrepreneurs in elevating their performance, productivity, and profitability, all while nurturing their spiritual growth.
Join us on the Lead To Excel Podcast, where faith meets neuroscience, and discover how you can excel in your professional journey without compromising your values. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, where being a high-performing individual also means being spiritually fulfilled and grounded in your Christian faith.

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Welcome to the Lead To Excel Podcast, hosted by Maureen Chiana, the visionary behind The Mindsight Academy and a trailblazer at the intersection of faith, neuroscience, and self-leadership. With a steadfast commitment to intertwining Christian principles with cutting-edge neuroleadership strategies, Maureen empowers leaders and business owners to transcend traditional boundaries and achieve unparalleled success.
Through the lens of faith and neuroscience, Maureen unveils transformative insights that enable you to 'Rewire Your Brain' for success, illuminate your blind spots, broaden your perspective, and significantly influence outcomes to exceed beyond expectations.This unique approach not only cultivates high emotional intelligence, confidence, and resilience but also fosters the development of positive, faith-centred relationships, ensuring you thrive with ease and grace, free from stress or overwhelm.
Whether you're a high-performing leader, an ambitious business owner, or someone seeking to integrate your Christian faith with excellence in your career, this podcast is your sanctuary. Maureen has devotedly applied these neuroleadership techniques to assist a global community of women, executives, managers, and entrepreneurs in elevating their performance, productivity, and profitability, all while nurturing their spiritual growth.
Join us on the Lead To Excel Podcast, where faith meets neuroscience, and discover how you can excel in your professional journey without compromising your values. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, where being a high-performing individual also means being spiritually fulfilled and grounded in your Christian faith.

    Emerging Boldly: The Unforeseen Journey to Entrepreneurship with Jemma Fairclough-Haynes - E102

    Emerging Boldly: The Unforeseen Journey to Entrepreneurship with Jemma Fairclough-Haynes - E102

    In this episode, I sit down with Jemma Fairclough-Haynes, a once shy, academic child who evolved into a leading entrepreneur and gospel singer. We delve into Jemma's inspiring transformation from her beginnings in the Midlands, UK, through her ventures into employment law and business ownership. Her story celebrates the power of embracing one's roots, leveraging education, and connecting across diverse groups. Jemma shares her journey to leadership and how adversity fuelled her relentless drive for passion.
    We explore the challenges of balancing anxiety with the thrill of performance, revealing how Jemma transformed her fears into opportunities for growth. Her narrative offers insights into overcoming job insecurity, embracing resilience, and the importance of networking. The conversation turns poignant as we discuss how Jemma's personal challenges, including redundancy and motherhood, propelled her into a career in employment law and shaped her into a powerful role model for her entrepreneurial daughter.
    Join us for a story of empowerment, resilience, and the conviction that obstacles are just stepping stones to greatness. Tune in to connect with Jemma's remarkable journey and the lessons it holds.

    Connect with Jemma:
    Website: https://www.orchardemploymentlaw.co.uk
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemmafairclough-haynes
    Email: info@orchardemploymentlaw.co.uk

    Stay Connected with Maureen:
    Mindsight Women's Network: https://bit.ly/3qvAzg1

    Mindsight Store: https://www.mindsightstore.com
    The Mindsight Academy: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/

    Christian Women’s Leaders Guide on Decision-Making: https://www.maureenchiana.uk/christianfemaleguide

    Articles on Brainz: https://bit.ly/brainz-dig
    Book A Consultation: https://calendly.com/maureen-77/30min


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    Elevate your journey with our courses at the Website and Online Academy.
    Stay curious and empowered!

    • 56 min
    Breaking Through Barriers: Combat Workplace Biases Against Women with Emotional Intelligence - E101

    Breaking Through Barriers: Combat Workplace Biases Against Women with Emotional Intelligence - E101

    Have you ever felt like an invisible barrier is holding you back at work, especially as a woman?
    Join me, Maureen Chiana, and unravel the unseen yet powerful biases that shape our professional lives. I discuss the implicit and explicit challenges women, particularly black women, encounter in their careers. Through a lens of emotional intelligence, I go through personal experiences, the significance of self-awareness, and how managing our emotions with techniques like deep breathing and positive affirmations can lead to more inclusive work environments.
    This podcast reveals the power of empathy, motivation, and assertive communication in building meaningful relationships and navigating the complexities of workplace biases.

    In this compelling episode, I also bridge the gap between emotional intelligence and leadership, considering the fascinating insights brain mapping diagnostics offer. As I unpack the potential for such diagnostics to inform tailored action plans for growth, I share invaluable strategies for addressing biases within organisational culture.

    You'll learn about leading by example, the importance of advocating for diversity and inclusion, and how brain-rewiring techniques can enhance decision-making.
    The episode wraps up by empowering you to set practical, achievable goals, harnessing the untapped potential of your brain to transform your personal and professional life. If you're aiming to excel and lead with purpose, this is the conversation you need to hear. Visit themindsightacademy.com for more resources and join us next time for another enriching dialogue.

    Stay Connected with Maureen:

    Mindsight Women's Network: https://bit.ly/3qvAzg1

    Mindsight Store: https://www.mindsightstore.com
    The Mindsight Academy: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/

    Christian Women’s Leaders Guide on Decision-Making: https://www.maureenchiana.uk/christianfemaleguide

    Articles on Brainz: https://bit.ly/brainz-dig
    Book A Consultation: https://calendly.com/maureen-77/30min


    Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to hit 'Subscribe' to stay updated on future conversations.

    For more insights and connections, follow me on LinkedIn, and don't miss out on our exclusive merchandise designed to inspire and rewire at our Online Shop.

    Elevate your journey with our courses at the Website and Online Academy.
    Stay curious and empowered!

    • 31 min
    Living with Cancer: A Journey of Survival, Resilience and Advocacy with Dr. Denise Ejoh - E100

    Living with Cancer: A Journey of Survival, Resilience and Advocacy with Dr. Denise Ejoh - E100

    When the trials of life hit hard, where do we find the resilience to push through?

    Denise Ejoh joins me in a profound exploration of this question, sharing her journey of living with cancer interwoven with her passion for education. As a CEO, educationist, and teacher, Denise's life is a beacon of hope and determination that illuminates the path for others facing similar battles. Her story is not only about survival; it's about transformation and the relentless pursuit of empowering young minds, even amidst personal health struggles.

    Embarking on this episode, we traverse the tumultuous landscape of cancer diagnosis and treatment, guided by Denise's firsthand experiences. Her narrative paints a vivid picture of the challenges within healthcare systems and the resilience required to confront life-altering realities. Denise's emphasis on mental health's role in healing highlights the need for a holistic approach to care, blending faith, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence. Her insights on the societal repercussions of a cancer diagnosis—stigma, isolation, financial strains—are eye-opening, prompting a critical examination of how we, as a community, can offer tangible support to those in need.

    Listen as we delve into the world of cancer support resources and the financial hurdles that patients and families face. Denise's foundation emerges as a pillar of advocacy, striving to make comprehensive care accessible and dismantle the barriers that impede cancer treatment. The conversation calls for greater awareness, advocacy, and a redefined narrative around cancer, emphasising the importance of emotional expression, vulnerability, and seeking help. This episode celebrates Denise's remarkable journey and affirms that the human spirit's capacity for teaching and thriving can indeed intersect in impactful ways.

    Connect With Denise Ejoh:
    Website: https://www.cormode cancer foundation.org
    Insta: @Dejoh25
    YouTube: Cormode Cancer Foundation
    LinkedIn: Cormode Cancer Foundation
    Twitter: dejoh1

    Stay Connected with Maureen:

    Mindsight Store: https://www.mindsightstore.com
    Website: https://www.maureenchiana.com
    Academy: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/
    Christian Women’s Leaders Guide on Decision-Making: https://www.maureenchiana.uk/christianfemaleguide
    Mindsight Women's Network: https://bit.ly/3qvAzg1
    Articles on Brainz: https://bit.ly/brainz-dig
    Book A Consultation: https://calendly.com/maureen-77/30min
    Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to hit 'Subscribe' to stay updated on future conversations.

    For more insights and connections, follow me on LinkedIn, and don't miss out on our exclusive merchandise designed to inspire and rewire at our Online Shop.

    Elevate your journey with our courses at the Website and Online Academy.
    Stay curious and empowered!

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Charting New Horizons: Transforming Career Setbacks into Opportunities with Lora Poepping -E99

    Charting New Horizons: Transforming Career Setbacks into Opportunities with Lora Poepping -E99

    Have you ever stood at a career crossroads, the daunting unknown stretching out before you?
    Buckle up as we journey with Lora Poepping, the transformation guru and president of Plum Coaching and Consulting. She shares the crossroad moment that pivoted her from being laid off at Microsoft to lighting the way for others navigating career turbulence. In an episode rich with wisdom, Lora recounts how she harnessed her communications and HR expertise to create a beacon of hope for job seekers during economic downturns, offering support in turning adversities into opportunities.

    Transitioning from being a cog in the corporate machine to the captain of your own ship is no small feat. Through our intimate discussion, we unearth the emotional weight of such a shift and the resiliency needed to rebuild one's self-confidence brick by brick. We explore how coaching can be a powerful catalyst in transforming professional setbacks into comebacks.

    Closing out the episode, we bask in the human connections that underpin Lora's brand ethos and the tailored career guidance she provides. She unearths the secrets to making LinkedIn work for you, and we celebrate the power of a Plum job is not just a career but in crafting a life filled with happiness and fulfilment.

    Join us for a conversation that could potentially change your life.

    Connect With Lora:
    Website: https://www.plumseattle .com

    Stay Connected with Maureen:

    Mindsight Store: https://www.mindsightstore.com
    Website: https://www.maureenchiana.com
    Academy: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/
    Christian Women’s Leaders Guide on Decision-Making: https://www.maureenchiana.uk/christianfemaleguide
    Mindsight Women's Network: https://bit.ly/3qvAzg1
    Articles on Brainz: https://bit.ly/brainz-dig
    Book A Consultation: https://calendly.com/maureen-77/30min
    Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to hit 'Subscribe' to stay updated on future conversations.

    For more insights and connections, follow me on LinkedIn, and don't miss out on our exclusive merchandise designed to inspire and rewire at our Online Shop.

    Elevate your journey with our courses at the Website and Online Academy.
    Stay curious and empowered!

    • 55 min
    New Year, New Mindset: Unlock the Secrets of Effective Decision-Making

    New Year, New Mindset: Unlock the Secrets of Effective Decision-Making

    Embrace the power to transform your decision-making and set yourself up for success in the new year with insights from my personal journey and expertise.

    I'm Maureen Chiana, your guide to uncovering the hidden influences of internal narratives and belief systems forged from our earliest memories that shape the choices defining the trajectory of our lives.

    In this enlightening episode, we'll dissect cognitive biases that often cloud judgment, such as confirmation bias and sunk cost fallacy, and I'll share practical strategies like decision journaling to refine your decision-making abilities. Prepare to learn how to navigate the crossroads of life with newfound wisdom and strategic insight.

    We'll delve into the science behind neuroplasticity, revealing how positive affirmations and scriptural meditation can reshape your brain's pathways towards success.

    Join our vibrant community to share your leadership stories and draw on the collective wisdom that thrives on our social media channels and podcast subscriptions.

    Together, let's chart a course toward personal growth and exceptional leadership as we welcome 2024.

    Stay Connected with Maureen:

    Mindsight Store: https://www.mindsightstore.com
    Website: https://www.maureenchiana.com
    Academy: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/
    Mindsight Women's Network: https://bit.ly/3qvAzg1
    Articles on Brainz: https://bit.ly/brainz-dig
    Book A Consultation: https://calendly.com/maureen-77/30min
    Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to hit 'Subscribe' to stay updated on future conversations.
    Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to hit 'Subscribe' to stay updated on future conversations.

    For more insights and connections, follow me on LinkedIn, and don't miss out on our exclusive merchandise designed to inspire and rewire at our Online Shop.

    Elevate your journey with our courses at the Website and Online Academy.
    Stay curious and empowered!

    • 28 min
    Overcoming Adversity and Helping Women Get Visible with Mildred Talabi - E97

    Overcoming Adversity and Helping Women Get Visible with Mildred Talabi - E97

    Discover the power of personal branding on LinkedIn as we share the microphone with Mildred Talabi, a visibility powerhouse and branding coach. Raised in the bustling streets of London with roots in Nigeria, Mildred brings an intriguing blend of cultures, experiences, and wisdom to the table. From her ambitious dreams of building a media empire to now helping individuals shine brightly on LinkedIn, her journey is a testament to the unexpected turns our inner vocations can lead us to.

    The conversation takes an empowering turn as we tackle the elephant in the room - visibility challenges on LinkedIn, especially for women. You'll hear Mildred's passionate insights on  how to overcome imposter syndrome and insecurities, and her proven strategies to confidently make your mark on LinkedIn. And perhaps you'll find a piece of your own story in my personal journey, from the gut-wrenching shock of a brain tumor diagnosis to the challenging road to recovery, reminding us all that we all harbor our own battles behind the scenes.

    As we wind down, we delve into the strength cultivated in adversity. Listen as Mildred shares her inspiring story of facing a life-threatening brain tumor, and how her faith, which is also inscribed on her skin in the form of a tattoo, provided her much-needed comfort and strength.
    You'll find food for thought in our discussion on the power of scripture and the healing strength of faith in overcoming life's adversities.
    Listen, learn, and let us walk with you on this enlightening journey.

    Be sure to subscribe, review, and share our podcast - together, let's inspire more people!

    Connect with Mildred:

    Website:  http://www.mildredtalabi.com
    https://www.visiblewomentribe.com
    Book a call with Mildred: https://www.startbeingvisible.com/bookacall

    Stay Connected with Maureen:

    Mindsight Store: https://www.mindsightstore.com
    Website: https://www.maureenchiana.com
    Academy: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/
    Mindsight Women's Network: https://bit.ly/3qvAzg1
    Articles on Brainz: https://bit.ly/brainz-dig
    Book A Consultation: https://calendly.com/maureen-77/30min
    Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please make sure to hit 'Subscribe' to stay updated on future conversations.

    For more insights and connections, follow me on LinkedIn, and don't miss out on our exclusive merchandise designed to inspire and rewire at our Online Shop.

    Elevate your journey with our courses at the Website and Online Academy.
    Stay curious and empowered!

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