109: Staying proactive in difficult times, with Dr Lynda Shaw

Dr Lynda Shaw shares ways to trick your brain out of interview stress, and ways you can help combat the sense of overwhelm and anxiety that’s worsened for many during lockdown.

Dr Shaw is a self-confessed travel junkie, who ran a number of successful businesses before becoming a working mother. She studied anthropology, psychology and neuroscience, focusing on the unconscious processing of emotion, and is the author of books that help readers take control over their brains.

In recounting a story from one of her most difficult moments in business, Dr Shaw highlights the importance of taking time out, being proactive and asking for help.