Overreacting at Work? Here’s How to Stay Calm

Ever snapped at a teammate, froze in a meeting, or overreacted to an email—then wondered, why did I do that? Host Lisa Urbanski talks with Dr. Melanie Gray, who breaks down emotional dysregulation as a nervous system response to show leaders how to reset before stress overrides their decisions. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 Why high-performing leaders get “hijacked” under stress 🔋 The “low battery” nervous system warning signs to catch early 🛑 A simple Stop & Scan reset to interrupt reactive patterns 🧱 How boundaries, movement, and recovery prevent burnout 🏢 How regulated leadership creates psychological safety and reduces turnover Learn More & Connect with Dr. Melanie!🌐 Website: http://www.drmelaniegray.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniegray📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.gray.550422📱 X: https://x.com/MelanietheRN💬 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577286124894📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniewellnesscoach/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices