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The Monsters in Your Head: The Neuroscience of Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt
The scariest monsters don’t hide under the bed; they live in your head. Imposter syndrome and negative self-talk aren’t signs of weakness; they’re signs of a brilliant brain doing its job a little too well. This article unpacks the neuroscience behind self-doubt, how the brain’s threat system hijacks your rational mind, and practical ways to rewire those patterns so your brilliance, not your bias, runs the show.

Hannah Linehan
5 min read


Every Child Is Born an Artist: What Picasso Can Teach Us About Conformity, Creativity, and the Courage to Think Differently
We say we want innovation, but our systems reward conformity. Grounded in neuroscience and insights into neurodivergent thinking, we explore how creativity is trained out of us and how re-engaging it can unlock brilliance across individuals, teams, and organisations that dare to think differently.

Hannah Linehan
5 min read


Founders Who Think Differently Change the World
What if the very traits that made school hard are the same ones that give you your edge as a founder?
The world does not change because everyone thinks the same.
It is disrupted, reimagined, and made brilliant by minds that think differently.

Hannah Linehan
6 min read


Managing Empathy Without Burning Out: A Note for High Performers Who Feel Everything
Do you ever feel emotionally drained, even when nothing “went wrong”? Are you someone who senses more than others realise, especially in high-pressure environments? I explore what it means to manage empathy as a high performer or neurodiverse professional. I share practical strategies on how to turn sensitivity into a sustainable strength.

Hannah Linehan
3 min read


Are you a human screensaver or Jedi level listener??
We think we’re listening, but most of us are just standing there, mentally polishing our next dazzling response while the other person’s words drift past like the safety briefing on a flight you’ve taken a hundred times. Find out which listening level you’re at 👂

Hannah Linehan
4 min read


Feeling Tense or Scattered? This Simple 10-Second Tool Can Calm Your Nervous System Fast
Ever find your mind racing or your body carrying tension - even when you're trying to stay calm?
You don’t have to wait until you're overwhelmed to regulate your nervous system.
This science-backed breathing technique takes just 10 seconds and helps shift your system from tension to calm.

Hannah Linehan
3 min read


Coaching vs. Consulting: Why the Difference Matters and What to Look For in a Great Coach
What’s a bicycle got to do with high-level thinking, growth, and decision-making??
It’s how I explain the difference between coaching & consulting. Its simple and it works! Read on.... 🤓

Hannah Linehan
3 min read


Why Doing Nothing Might be the Smartest Thing You’ll Do All Week. The Neuroscience of being a Potato.
Ever had one of those days where you just… flop? You can’t make a decision, can’t string a thought together, and the sofa starts whispering your name like a long-lost lover. Congratulations: you’re having a Potato Day!

Hannah Linehan
3 min read
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