694: From Stress to Strength: Neuroscience, Executive Presence, and Leading Through Change with John Edwards

In this science-backed and practical episode, I interview John Edwards—executive coach, speaker, and founder of The Edwards Groups. With a background in neuroscience and years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, John shares powerful insights on how to navigate stress, lead with presence, and thrive through change.

John’s approach blends neuroscience with leadership strategy to help high performers build resilience, expand their influence, and lead confidently in complex environments. In this conversation, he breaks down why our brains are wired for stress, how to rewire for strength, and what it means to be a standout leader in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain’s default setting is stress—and what you can do to override it

• The neuroscience behind executive presence and how to grow your influence authentically

• How to boost cognitive capacity and resilience through better daily habits

• What a “chaos point” is—and how to lead your team through uncertainty

• Practical strategies for navigating change, conflict, and ambiguity with clarity and calm

John also shares a roadmap for change leadership and how you can put executive presence on “autopilot” by rewiring habits and emotional patterns. This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to lead with more resilience, clarity, and confidence—especially in high-pressure environments.

🔹 HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE 🔹 Learn more about John Edwards and The Edwards Groups🔹 Request a Free Mental Breakthrough Call with Dr. Cindra and/or her team🔹 Learn more about the Mentally Strong Institute

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