You've spent twenty years climbing to the top—so why does the board meeting still feel like being called to the principal's office? In this revealing episode, mindset coach Joe and hypnotherapist Trevor expose the hidden psychology of authority that sabotages even the most successful executives.

Discover why your unconscious maps powerful figures (board members, investors, regulators) onto childhood authority patterns, triggering primitive fear responses that undermine your leadership. Learn to identify whether you're trapped in the Pleaser archetype (over-explaining, seeking constant approval, avoiding confrontation) or the Rebel archetype (aggressive defensiveness, undermining leadership, proving you're right at all costs).

This episode delivers three powerful tools to reclaim your peer status: The Mirror Technique (shifting from defensive to analytical), The Authority Equalizer (a hypnotherapy visualization that neutralizes perceived threats), and The "I Am Responsible" Shift (embracing adult accountability to eliminate approval-seeking).

Stop performing for validation and start operating as an equal. Perfect for senior leaders who struggle with board presentations, investor meetings, or difficult stakeholders despite their executive credentials.

Time for a detox! After three intense episodes on executive psychology, Joe and Trevor lighten the mood by demolishing the corporate jargon and toxic advice that fuels workplace chaos and burnout.

Discover why phrases like "let's peel the onion," "low-hanging fruit," and "circle back" are linguistic defence mechanisms that mask unclear thinking. Learn why motivational advice like "be a sponge," "never let them see you sweat," and "wear two hats for one salary" are actually blueprints for professional exploitation and mental exhaustion.

This episode delivers three powerful anti-jargon phrases that establish boundaries and protect your wellbeing: "What is the single most important output?" (eliminates 80% of busy-work), "Where would you like me to deprioritise?" (escapes the over-commitment trap), and "What does success look like by Friday?" (breaks the perfectionist's loop).

Stop absorbing corporate toxicity and start speaking the language of clarity. Perfect for executives tired of meaningless buzzwords and ready to reclaim their time, focus, and sanity with honest communication.

Your brilliant analytical mind can solve multi-million dollar problems—so why can't it fix your chronic stress? In this groundbreaking episode, mindset coach Joe and hypnotherapist Trevor reveal why logic fails against burnout and introduce The Somatic CEO framework.

Discover how your body stores traumatic stress in your fascia, muscles, and nervous system—creating physical reactions that bypass your conscious control. Learn about Polyvagal Theory and the three survival states that dictate your leadership effectiveness: Social Engagement (optimal performance), Fight or Flight (chronic anxiety), and Freeze/Shutdown (executive exhaustion).

This episode delivers three powerful somatic hacking tools you can use immediately: the Anchoring Breath (6/8 Vagal breathing technique), Active Grounding (boardroom-friendly nervous system reset), and the Hypnotherapeutic Scan (releasing trapped emotional memories). Stop trying to think your way out of tension and start speaking your body's language.

Perfect for executives experiencing persistent physical symptoms—tight shoulders, clenched jaw, gut tension, brain fog—despite appearing calm and in control.

Are you unconsciously creating the chaos you claim to hate? In this eye-opening episode, mindset coach Joe and hypnotherapist Trevor expose the hidden addiction plaguing high-performing executives: the dopamine rush of crisis resolution.

Discover why your brain rewards stress over stability, and learn to identify the three self-sabotage tactics that keep you trapped in chaos—the Procrastinator's Edge, the Over-Commitment Trap, and the Perfectionist's Loop.

This episode reveals why successful leaders struggle to transition from firefighters to architects, and provides practical tools to rewire your brain for sustainable peace and strategic thinking. Learn the Stability Reward System: actionable techniques combining mindset coaching and hypnotherapy to break free from burnout and reclaim your wellbeing.

Perfect for executives, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals who want to escape the exhausting cycle of manufactured urgency and finally embrace calm, effective leadership.

In this first episode of the Labyrinth Mind The Executive’s Guide to Mindset, Wellbeing & Business Success podcast, mindset coach Joe and former corporate executive turned hypnotherapist Trevor unpack the Arrival Fallacy – the belief that “once I hit the next goal, I’ll finally feel happy, safe and complete.” They explore why so many high performers, executives and entrepreneurs feel empty after the promotion, revenue milestone or exit, and how the brain’s dopamine system keeps moving the goalposts. You’ll hear real corporate experience from 40 years in procurement and supply chain, the neuroscience behind constant dissatisfaction, and why burnout often hits after success, not during the grind. Then they share practical mindset and hypnotherapy-informed tools like “micro-wins” and process-based rewards so you can enjoy success now without losing your edge.

Perfect for executives, founders and high achievers who are tired of the treadmill of “more” and want sustainable performance, wellbeing and business success.

Stressed Executive? Discover the 10-minute mindset strategy to reduce anxiety and boost strategic clarity now. In this episode, we tackle the root of high-performer burnout: Trauma stored in the body's nervous system.

Former Senior Consultant Trevor teams up with Performance Coach Joe to discuss somatic practices—body-based tools like Yoga Nidra and Somatic Experiencing. Learn why "thinking your way out" keeps you stuck, and how bottom-up regulation (like the powerful Grounding Exercise) releases stored stress and updates your survival response. Essential listening for any leader looking for micro-moments of regulation to conquer chronic stress and unlock peak performance.

Your Homework: Try the 5-minute grounding exercise today.

Subscribe for weekly executive performance coaching!

Are blurred work-life boundaries damaging your relationship? In this 10-minute Labyrinth Mind podcast, hypnotherapist Trevor and performance coach Joe explore the hidden relationship red flags of hybrid work — emotional burnout, proximity without presence, digital disconnection, and boundary collapse.

Learn practical tools to rebuild intimacy, restore balance, and reconnect in the remote-work era. Perfect for couples, professionals, and anyone navigating hybrid relationships in 2025.

What if you could lift your mood, calm your mind, and reconnect with joy — in less than 30 seconds? In this short but powerful episode, discover a simple technique to create instant moments of happiness, no matter where you are or how you feel. This isn’t toxic positivity — it’s neuroscience-backed emotional reset. Tune in, breathe, and feel the shift begin.