The Fulfilled Leader with Jean Balfour · 2026-05-14 · 24 min
We live in worrying times. Whether it's job security, the impact of AI, or simply the overwhelming feeling of having too much to do, worry at work is something most of us are experiencing right now. But worrying rarely leads anywhere helpful, and often makes things worse. In this episode, Jean shares a four-step process that has genuinely helped her navigate a particularly challenging period, along with the neuroscience behind why we worry in the first place. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE • Why worry exists - and why our brains are wired to do it, even when it's not helping us. • The neuroscience of the task positive and default mode networks, and how to use both to your advantage. • A four-step process for working with worry rather than against it. • How self-compassion changes our relationship with the worries we're carrying. • What to do with the worries you genuinely can't control. WHY THIS MATTERS Worry is our brain's attempt to solve a problem - but left unchecked, it exhausts us and stops us functioning at our best, usually at exactly the time we need to. This episode reframes worry not as something to push down or ignore, but as something to work with thoughtfully.
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