Ep. #67: | From Overwhelm to Overflow: The Neuroscience of Better Leadership | Rebecca Bitton

Описание: Unmuted Podcast | Episode #67
Topic: From Overwhelm to Overflow - The Neuroscience of Better Leadership
Guest: Rebecca Bitton – Founder & CEO at Be and Become Consulting
Guest LinkedIn:   / rbitton  
Guest Website: https://www.beandbecomeconsulting.ca/
Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp

Episode Overview
Most leaders today are operating in a near-constant state of overwhelm. Emails, Slack messages, meetings, decisions, and nonstop problem-solving keep the brain stuck in survival mode. And when overwhelm becomes the default, it doesn’t just hurt productivity, it fundamentally changes how leaders think, react, and show up for their teams.

In this episode, we explore why that happens and, more importantly, how leaders can break the cycle.

What’s fascinating is that sustainable leadership change doesn’t start with new tools, habits, or frameworks. It starts inside the brain. Through neuroscience-informed practices, leaders can rewire stress patterns, move out of survival mode, and step into clarity, creativity, and what our guest calls “overflow.”

Our conversation with Rebecca Bitton dives into:
👉 What’s actually happening in the brain when leaders are stuck in overwhelm
👉 Why survival mode keeps leaders reactive and depleted
👉 What “overflow” looks like in practice, and why it’s such a powerful leadership state
👉 How inside-out transformation creates sustainable change in day-to-day leadership
👉 1-3 practical actions leaders can take this week to build clarity, calm, and impact
👉 Real-world stories that bring this neuroscience-backed approach to life

If you’re a leader feeling stretched thin, or supporting leaders who are, this episode offers a refreshing, science-backed perspective on how to lead with intention, resilience, and lasting impact.

About Rebecca Bitton
Rebecca Bitton is the Founder & CEO of Be and Become Consulting, a corporate wellness strategist, speaker, and educator helping organizations build resilient, change-proof cultures. Her work replaces burnout and perfectionism with purpose-driven performance, without sacrificing well-being.

A former President of Hope + Me’s Peer Talk speaker’s bureau, Rebecca has spoken for organizations including OPSEU, Sunnybrook Hospital, and the Schulich School of Business. Drawing from her lived experience overcoming burnout and bipolar disorder, she blends neuroscience, storytelling, and practical tools to help leaders and HR teams create workplaces where well-being and high performance thrive together.

📩 Contact Rebecca: [email protected]
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn:   / rbitton  

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