{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676997f240480c1d9584e7a5/6a48a9b004fac73b2405c3d1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Neuroscience and High Performance with Dr Vanessa Harding","description":"<p><strong>Neuroscience and High Performance with Dr Vanessa Harding</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Episode Description</h2><p>Why do so many successful people struggle with&nbsp;<strong>stress, self-doubt and imposter syndrome</strong>?</p><p>And what if becoming a&nbsp;<strong>high performer</strong>&nbsp;wasn't about working harder—but understanding how your brain really works?</p><p>In this episode of&nbsp;<strong>1% Happier &amp; Healthier</strong>, we sit down with&nbsp;<strong>Dr Vanessa Harding</strong>, a performance coach who helps&nbsp;<strong>leaders, entrepreneurs, athletes and ambitious professionals</strong>&nbsp;perform at their best without sacrificing their wellbeing.</p><p>With a PhD in Materials Science and over 20 years in corporate, Vanessa combines the latest&nbsp;<strong>neuroscience</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>psychology</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>performance coaching</strong>&nbsp;techniques to help people overcome stress, build resilience, increase confidence and create sustainable success.</p><p>Vanessa shares her own inspiring journey from technology into coaching and explains how an unexpected experience working with horses during a leadership development programme completely changed her. That moment became the foundation of&nbsp;<strong>The Ayla Approach</strong>—a unique coaching methodology built around one powerful principle:</p><p><strong>Brain first. Body follows. Performance rises.</strong></p><p>Whether you're leading a team, growing a business, competing in sport, or simply trying to manage the pressures of everyday life, this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><h2><br></h2><h2>Who should listen?</h2><p>This episode is perfect for:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Leaders and managers</li><li>Business owners and entrepreneurs</li><li>Athletes and coaches</li><li>Anyone experiencing burnout or chronic stress</li><li>Professionals struggling with confidence or imposter syndrome</li><li>People interested in neuroscience, psychology and personal development</li><li>Anyone who wants to perform at their best while living a happier, healthier life</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Your 1% Challenge</h2><p>The next time you feel overwhelmed focus on your breath.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Keywords</h3><p>Neuroscience | High Performance | Leadership | Performance Coaching | Stress Management | Imposter Syndrome | Confidence | Resilience | Emotional Intelligence | Burnout Prevention | Executive Coaching | Entrepreneur Mindset | Mental Performance | Behaviour Change | Personal Development | Wellbeing | Brain Health | Leadership Development</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🎙️&nbsp;<strong>Loved this episode?</strong></p><p>If this conversation helped you think differently about stress, confidence or high performance, we'd love you to follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone who would benefit.</p><p>Every episode is designed to help you become&nbsp;<strong>1% happier and healthier</strong>, one small step at a time.</p><p>A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outro music, \"Inspirational Background\" by AudioCoffee.</p><p>Ann &amp; Sally</p><p>xx</p><p>Stay Connected with Us</p><p>Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;@happierandhealthier__</p><p>Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Have questions or want to join our Facebook community?</p><p>Reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.uk</a></p><p>Want to receive our news letter <a href=\"http://zfrmz.com/y2clyxhSheOWEJ9EjaS6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">zfrmz.com/y2clyxhSheOWEJ9EjaS6</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Dr Vanessa Harding on instagram @dr_vanessa_harding</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ann & Sally"}