Episode Details

In this Mind Over Masculinity episode, we break through the myth that men must perform at peak capacity without ever cracking. Leadership psychologist and human performance expert Rachael Edmondson-Clarke dismantles the idea that strength means emotional suppression. The conversation gets real on burnout, pressure, executive overwhelm and how men can build anti-fragile leadership that grows stronger under strain. This discussion also covers emotional intelligence, purpose, values, vulnerability, performance alignment and how ignoring your energy destroys your impact. For men navigating modern leadership, this is a call to stop pretending and start leading from a grounded, emotionally aware state that actually works in the real world.

About the Guest  :

Rachael Edmondson-Clarke is a leadership psychologist, executive performance strategist and former Regional President of the Professional Speaking Association UK and Ireland. With over 20 years of experience supporting global executives and high-growth teams, she blends neuroscience, behavioral science and leadership coaching to help leaders perform without collapsing into burnout. Her work focuses on emotional intelligence, anti-fragile leadership and restoring alignment between purpose and performance.

Key Takeaways  :

• Burnout rarely happens in a single moment. It builds through years of ignoring the body, pushing harder and suppressing signals.
• Emotional intelligence is not weakness. It amplifies leadership because people feel engaged and valued before they think it.
• Leaders who acknowledge their emotional state create safer teams, stronger trust and better performance outcomes.
• Vulnerability strengthens leadership because it gives teams permission to support and collaborate rather than hide their struggles.
• Values must be revisited regularly. Life changes and leaders lose alignment when they ignore shifts in what matters most.
• Purpose becomes clearer when leaders listen to their inner signals rather than forcing logic where intuition is needed.
• Support systems and honest conversations prevent collapse. Leaders are not meant to carry everything alone.
• The 4R model described in the conversation offers a practical framework for understanding mood, emotion and performance.
• Leadership in today's world is less about having the right answers and more about holding space, listening and guiding with presence.
• Sustainable leadership requires emotional clarity. You cannot inspire if you are running on burnout.

Connect with the Guest  :

Website: http://www.ellevar.co.uk/
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