Lead To Excel Podcast
Welcome to the Lead To Excel Podcast, hosted by Maureen Chiana, the visionary behind The Mindsight Academy and a trailblazer at the intersection of faith, neuroscience, and self-leadership. With a steadfast commitment to intertwining Christian principles with cutting-edge neuroleadership strategies, Maureen empowers leaders and business owners to transcend traditional boundaries and achieve unparalleled success. Through the lens of faith and neuroscience, Maureen unveils transformative insights that enable you to 'Rewire Your Brain' for success, illuminate your blind spots, broaden your perspective, and significantly influence outcomes to exceed beyond expectations. This unique approach not only cultivates high emotional intelligence, confidence, and resilience but also fosters the development of positive, faith-centred relationships, ensuring you thrive with ease and grace, free from stress or overwhelm. Whether you're a high-performing leader, an ambitious business owner, or someone seeking to integrate your Christian faith with excellence in your career, this podcast is your sanctuary. Maureen has devotedly applied these neuroleadership techniques to assist a global community of women, executives, managers, and entrepreneurs in elevating their performance, productivity, and profitability, all while nurturing their spiritual growth. Join us on the Lead To Excel Podcast, where faith meets neuroscience, and discover how you can excel in your professional journey without compromising your values. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, where being a high-performing individual also means being spiritually fulfilled and grounded in your Christian faith.
Episodes
Have you ever believed you were limited by your background, family history, or genetics? In this episode, Maureen reveals the powerful truth: your beliefs, expectations, and mindset shape your reality more than your genes ever will.
Drawing from neuroscience, scripture, and real-life studies, Maureen shows how your brain can be rewired to break free from limitations and align with God’s promises. Discover how to s...
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Njide Okonjo-Udochi shares her journey from growing up in academic communities across West Africa to revolutionising healthcare for underserved populations. Raised by professor parents who instilled a commitment to excellence, she developed a relentless drive that shaped her path as a physician entrepreneur.
Rather than retreat when faced with business challenges, Dr. Okonjo-Udochi pursue...
Every year, millions set New Year's resolutions—but most fail within weeks. Why? It’s not about willpower, but identity, belief, and alignment with your purpose. In this episode, we dive into the neuroscience behind lasting change.
✅ The hidden reason resolutions don’t stick
✅ Why your beliefs determine your results
✅ The faith-based formula for real transformation
📌 Listen now and unlock the secret to set...
Unlock the secrets to transforming your life by harnessing the power of your thoughts with me, Maureen Chiana, on the Lead to Excel podcast. In this episode, I share an inspiring story of a woman who revolutionised her leadership journey through a shift in mindset. Discover the profound impact your thoughts have on your destiny and the pivotal role that neuroscience and scripture can play in reshaping your thought pat...
In this special episode, Dr. Blessing Enakimio takes over the mic to interview me [Maureen Chiana]. We dive deep into my personal and professional journey, from navigating struggles and setbacks to discovering the power of rewiring Maureen's brain for success.
Listen in as we explore how neuroplasticity, emotional intelligence, and faith helped me overcome challenges, reshape my mindset, and achieve tra...
Can childhood lessons shape your path to financial empowerment? In this episode, Beatrice Yakubu, Digital Marketer and Founder at Simply Family Business shares her inspiring journey from rural Ghana to the UK.
Learn how resilience, education, and family support fuelled her success and how she now guides the next generation toward financial independence.
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In this inspiring episode, join me, Maureen, as I share my personal journey of discovering the profound power of combining faith and neuroscience to transform our minds and lives. I’ll take you through my story, from the challenges and breakthroughs to the revelations that led me to explore the incredible intersection of scripture and brain science.
We’ll dive deep into how the truths found in the Bible can be more tha...
Embarking on a journey that embodies the convergence of leadership, growth, and resilience, Dr. Chichi generously shares the experiences that molded her into the influential force she is today. Her moth...
As we step into the vibrant energy of April and the heart of spring, "Spring into Success" invites you on a timely journey to rise and thrive in this new quarter.
This episode guides you to embracing the season's promise of growth and renewal. We delve into the essential blend of emotional intelligence, mindset shifts, and the pioneering science of neuroplasticity to empower your journey towar...
In this episode, I sit down with Jemma Fairclough-Haynes, a once shy, academic child who evolved into a leading entrepreneur and gospel singer. We delve into Jemma's inspiring transformation from her beginnings in the Midlands, UK, through her ventures into employment law and business ownership. Her story celebrates the power of embracing one's roots, leveraging education, and connecting across diverse group...
Have you ever felt like an invisible barrier is holding you back at work, especially as a woman?
Join me, Maureen Chiana, and unravel the unseen yet powerful biases that shape our professional lives. I discuss the implicit and explicit challenges women, particularly black women, encounter in their careers. Through a lens of emotional intelligence, I go through personal experiences, the significance of self-awaren...
When the trials of life hit hard, where do we find the resilience to push through?
Denise Ejoh joins me in a profound exploration of this question, sharing her journey of living with cancer interwoven with her passion for education. As a CEO, educationist, and teacher, Denise's life is a beacon of hope and determination that illuminates the path for others facing similar battles. Her story is not only a...
Have you ever stood at a career crossroads, the daunting unknown stretching out before you?
Buckle up as we journey with Lora Poepping, the transformation guru and president of Plum Coaching and Consulting. She shares the crossroad moment that pivoted her from being laid off at Microsoft to lighting the way for others navigating career turbulence. In an episode rich with wisdom, Lora recounts how she harnessed he...
Embrace the power to transform your decision-making and set yourself up for success in the new year with insights from my personal journey and expertise.
I'm Maureen Chiana, your guide to uncovering the hidden influences of internal narratives and belief systems forged from our earliest memories that shape the choices defining the trajectory of our lives.
In this enlightening episode, we'...
Discover the power of personal branding on LinkedIn as we share the microphone with Mildred Talabi, a visibility powerhouse and branding coach. Raised in the bustling streets of London with roots in Nigeria, Mildred brings an intriguing blend of cultures, experiences, and wisdom to the table. From her ambitious dreams of building a media empire to now helping individuals shine brightly on LinkedIn, her journey is a te...
Imagine the power to reshape your reality, just by harnessing the strength of your beliefs. This is no magic trick, but an intriguing intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and faith that forms the crux of our conversation today. I dissect the fascinating concept of 'believing is seeing' and how the human brain adapts to our faith, creating behaviour patterns and opening pathways of opportunities.
I ...
Prepare yourself to journey through the intricate layers of identity, purpose, and success, specifically designed to empower black women, but universally beneficial for anyone seeking growth. I unravel the gift of identity, spotlighting the necessity of owning our narratives and strengths. The conversation takes a deep dive into how our upbringing and cultural exposure mould our values, and how these values, in turn, ...
What if there was a way to harness the power of your mind and use it to become a better leader and a happier, healthier person too?
Get ready to unravel the infinite power of your brain as I take you on a journey into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity. This episode is a deep dive into mental wellness, emphasising its crucial role in effective leadership. I discuss the silent battles we all face and explore...
Have you ever dreamt of seizing an opportunity and turning it into a life-changing journey? Meet Dr. Blessing Enakimio, the dynamic CEO of Ble Global, a multi-faceted talent, an event designer, and an international businesswoman, and she's here to share her incredible story.
From persevering through financial struggles at a young age in Nigeria to migrating to the UK, Blessing's journey is filled with ...
Ever been rejected and felt like the world was ending? I've been there! After a significant job rejection, I figured it was God's way of saying I was meant to go solo. Thus, spurned by rejection, my journey towards launching The Mindsight Academy started. Join me, Maureen Chiana, as I share my experience and the profound lesson that rejection is indeed a gift. Through emotional intelligence, scriptures, and ...
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