🌴145. Ditch the default feat. Dr Maike Neuhaus (Weekend Rewind)

On today's Weekend Rewind, I'm joined by good friend, psychologist and self-leadership expert, Dr. Maike Neuhaus. Maike and I always go deep when we chat (usually over long lunches), so this episode feels like a peek behind the scenes of one of those meaty convos—except this time, you get to join us!Maike specialises in helping people flourish—not just “fixing what’s broken,” but creating a life that’s rich in purpose, agency, and impact. We dig into the big stuff: why some people thrive while others stay stuck, how to tell if you’re burnt out or just blasé, what flourishing really means, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is say no.We also talk about:Her Self-Leadership 2.0 model (it’s 🔥: self-knowledge, self-goal-setting, and self-regulation)Why positive psychology matters more than ever—and why it still isn’t being taught widelyRedefining meaning beyond your job (your “why” doesn’t have to live at work)Cognitive dissonance, procrastination, and the sneaky ways we talk ourselves out of what we wantHer plans to slow-travel the world with her family (yes, she walks the talk!)The myth of waiting until retirement to live the life you wantThis episode is a permission slip to rethink how you live, work, and define success. It's inspiring, grounding, and—if you're anything like me—you’ll probably want to grab a pen and paper after this one.Maike also shares:The book that shaped her worldviewA quote that calls out the insanity of how we approach mental healthWhy the best productivity app might be... no app at allLet me know what hits home for you—just hit reply or tag me @leannehughes on LinkedIn or IG. Check out her work here: The Flourishing DocPre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.