Ep#188 Two Ways to Reduce Worry Quickly
Leadership Performance Under Pressure · 2025-08-07 · 11 min
Episode notes
Worry can feel like a necessary part of success—but it’s more often a habit that drains your energy, confidence, and focus. In this episode, we explore two ways to cut worry down to size quickly. First, we’ll look at a science-based 4-step protocol from Dr. Steve Bierman’s book The End of Worry, which helps dissolve worry as a reflex. Then, we’ll compare it to a coaching-based approach I use with clients in burnout—rooted in cognitive behavioural techniques and emotional leadership. You’ll hear a real-world example of both methods in action, and learn how each approach helps disarm negative thinking and restore clarity—without toxic positivity or endless self-talk. In this episode: Why worry feels useful—but rarely is The link between worry and imposter syndrome Dr. Steve Bierman’s 4-step protocol for ending the worry habit A burnout coaching approach based on real-time reframe When to use each method—and how to make either one work for you Mentioned in this episode: The End of Worry by Dr. Steve Bierman ----------------------------------- Resources: Leadership Performance Coaching Dex AI Coach Confidential. Expert. Free. Your Leadership Performance Partner.