#66 | Your Brain Feels Full Because It Is & the Science Behind How Mental Load Undermines Your Leadership & Promotion.

episode

Previously titled “#66 | How Mental Load Hijacks Your Brain and Undermines Your Influence” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 2, 2026

UNSHAKEABLE HER: Real-World Leadership, Influence and Promotion for Ambitious Women. not yet transcribed

▲ 0

Transcript

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet Upvotes decide what gets transcribed next — 0 so far. Sign in to upvote

recent transcribed audio

Booked out doesn't mean you're ready for an associate OD 23 min · 23 Sep 2026 · The Optometry Success Podcast

Trump Talks S**t at the U.N., Rebrands AI as "Superintelligence" & Praises Mamdani | Tom Morello 31 min · 23 Sep 2026 · The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Tiktok talk to politicians following m9 crash 15 min · 23 Sep 2026 · Today with David McCullagh

Oil Expert: We Can’t Predict Iran Anymore 33 min · 23 Sep 2026 · Prof G Markets

What the U.S. Can Learn from Canada's Safety Net + The Real Cost of Private Schools and Clubs 44 min · 23 Sep 2026 · The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

NPR News: 09-23-2026 4AM EDT 5 min · 23 Sep 2026 · NPR News Now

Report any issue

Source

Recorded22 Apr 2026

Publisherfeeds.buzzsprout.com

Handlerec:18062686

Show notes

What if the reason you cannot switch off is also affecting your ability to think strategically, lead confidently, and move toward promotion?In this episode, Caroline goes deeper into the science behind mental load and explains why constant cognitive overload is more than just exhausting. It can narrow your thinking, reduce your access to strategic ideas, and leave less bandwidth for the kind of contribution that builds influence and supports career progression. If you have ever wondered why your brain feels full even in quiet moments, this episode will help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface.You’ll:Learn how cognitive overload may be affecting your strategic thinking and decision-making at workUnderstand why mental load can limit influence, visibility, and promotion-ready contributionReframe your exhaustion as a real cognitive issue, not a personal weaknessListen now to understand the science behind this hidden mental load.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.This podcast explores resilience, imposter syndrome, and credibility while unpacking how boundaries, conflict, and feedback shape the way we handle pressure, influence, and guilt at work. It also looks at promotion, work-life balance, people pleasing, decision making, and visibility, offering honest conversations about how to grow professionally without losing your confidence or yourself.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related