EP39 – How to Perform Under Pressure Without Burning Out w/ Anji McGrandles
In this powerful episode of The 1% Better Recruitment Podcast, I’m joined by Anji McGrandles – workplace wellness strategist, mindset mentor, and neuroscience enthusiast. We unpack what it really means to thrive under pressure, from navigating personal crisis and burnout to building a high-performance mindset with neuroscience-backed tools. We dive into: ✅ The Red to Blue method used by the All Blacks & hostage negotiators ✅ How to train your brain like a muscle using RAS & mind drilling ✅ Reframing stress, fear, and failure (even in recruitment!) ✅ Tools to manage mental energy, sleep, and your "mental shed" ✅ Why wellbeing is the new productivity ✅ Hilarious float tank stories, and more... This isn’t just about wellness, it’s about high performance in business and life. 📲 Connect with Angie McRandles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anji-mcgrandles-224a372a/overlay/photo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themindtribe/?hl=en 📲 Connect with Charles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleskyriakou1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charles.kyriakou?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📢 If you enjoyed this episode, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with a friend! 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & pre-recording conversation 01:30 – Why COVID changed workplace wellness 05:00 – Stress in recruitment & performance pressure 10:00 – Angie’s personal journey with burnout & mindset 15:00 – Rewiring your brain: neuroplasticity & self-experiments 21:00 – Thoughts aren’t facts: mastering the inner critic 28:00 – ABCD reframing technique explained 36:00 – Mind drilling: mental reps for resilience 44:00 – NLP in sales, retention pitches & tag questions 52:00 – Energy management & mental fitness 1:01:00 – Sleep tech, dopamine control, and healthy habits 1:10:00 – Hilarious float tank & edible story 1:20:00 – Final thoughts: How to get 1% better
