Who’s really running your inner boardroom?

Описание: At The Second Voice, we explore the inner conversations leaders rarely say out loud.

In this solo episode, Luisa explores how every leader has a private boardroom they never talk about (not with their team, not with their mentors, sometimes not even with themselves). In that boardroom sit three voices: the doubter, the driver, and the decider. The question is.... who’s running yours?

If this episode resonated, it is likely because the second voice is active in your leadership too.

Hosted by Luisa Hogan, leadership resilience strategist and founder of Vermelho Consulting.

Luisa works with founders, executives, and senior leaders who carry real responsibility and want to lead with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust under pressure.

Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, leadership identity, and the inner dialogue that shapes how leaders show up when things are hard.

Work With Luisa

If this episode sparked reflection, here are ways to go deeper:

• Leadership resilience workshops and advisory

• Keynotes and curated live experiences

• The Steady Leadership framework and private sessions

Learn more at: vermelho.com.au

A Note From Whisper & Thread

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Each piece carries a reminder on the inside. Not performative. Not loud. Just for you.

Because leadership self-talk does not start in the boardroom.

And confidence is built in the moments no one sees.

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00:00 Introduction to the Mental Boardroom
00:22 Exploring Internal Dialogues
00:47 The Brain's Role in Decision Making
02:12 Functions of Doubter, Driver, and Decider
03:20 Managing the Doubter's Influence
04:47 The Driver's Push for Ambition
06:08 Deciding Between Doubt and Drive
07:01 Should I listen to the doubter or the driver within me when making career decisions?
10:12 Impact of Stress on Decision Making
12:14 The Power of Calm in Leadership
13:54 Choosing Voices for Growth
14:47 Navigating New Opportunities
15:11 Conclusion: Leadership and Challenges