Glencore

As a leader in Health, Safety & Training in a high-pressure mining environment, Craig Powell was struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, and imposter syndrome. Constant travel, long hours, and missing key in-office discussions left him feeling disconnected from his team and questioning his effectiveness.

His workload felt unmanageable, his sleep was severely impacted, and he was caught in a cycle of reactivity rather than strategic leadership. Despite his best efforts, he felt like he was falling behind and feared his job could be at risk.

To address these challenges, Craig joined the Neuroscience of Peak Mental Performance Program, a science-backed development initiative designed to help rewire habits, improve decision-making, and enhance resilience. The program focused on:

✅ Managing high-pressure situations with a brain-friendly approach
✅ Developing strategic self-leadership habits over reactive behaviours
✅ Strengthening communication and stakeholder engagement
✅ Implementing structured reflection and planning for sustainable success.

Through a mix of neuroscience-based coaching and practical strategies, Craig experienced a fundamental shift in his leadership style and mindset. He learned to:

✔ Prioritise strategic work over reactive tasks using structured time management techniques
✔ Communicate with clarity & confidence, improving stakeholder engagement
✔ Use the “Think, Feel, Do” model to drive more impactful interactions
✔ Regain control over stress & sleep, significantly improving well-being
✔ Embrace new self-leadership habits while decommissioning ineffective ones.

Craig’s journey has been nothing short of transformational.

🔹 He regained control over his time & decision-making
🔹 His confidence & clarity as a leader skyrocketed
🔹 He shifted from stress & burnout to structure & empowerment
🔹 He achieved better sleep, sharper focus, and improved well-being
🔹 His team engagement & leadership impact significantly improved.