Why do so many corporate professionals still experience financial stress, salary anxiety, and workplace insecurity — even when earning good money or receiving pay rises?

In this episode of Wave Work Stress Goodbye, Luke Richardson explores the psychology behind money, work stress, financial pressure, unemployment anxiety, and career insecurity in corporate life.

This episode dives into:
• Financial stress at work
• Why pay rises don’t always increase happiness
• Unemployment fears and career uncertainty
• Why high earners still feel stressed about money
• Workplace anxiety linked to salary, success, and comparison
• Why our thinking about money may affect us more than money itself

If you are a corporate professional, leader, manager, executive, salesperson, or high performer struggling with stress around salary, financial security, career progression, or job uncertainty, this episode offers a fresh and insightful perspective.

Luke Richardson shares reflections on how clearer thinking can improve our relationship with money, work, success, and emotional wellbeing in high-pressure corporate environments.

Who this is for:

Wave Work Stress Goodbye is a podcast focused on helping people understand where their experience of stress is really coming from — so they can feel more clarity, ease and control in their working lives.

I’m Luke, a coach helping people move beyond work stress by understanding the inside-out nature of their experience.

If you’re navigating pressure, burnout or overwhelm in your work, and want to explore a different way forward, feel free to reach out.

If you’re in a corporate role and work is starting to feel heavier than it should… you’re not alone.

Most of the people I speak to are capable, driven, and doing well on the outside —but underneath, there’s pressure, overthinking, or a sense that something just feels off.

If that sounds familiar, feel free to reach out.

You can message me on:👉 Instagram (DM)👉 LinkedIn (DM)📧 or email: ⁠onethoughtaway1988@gmail.com⁠

I’m always happy to have a relaxed, no-pressure chat —and I offer a free 15-minute call if you want to explore things further.

If you enjoy the episode, explore more conversations on work stress, burnout, leadership pressure and the psychology of experience on Wave Work Stress Goodbye.

📄 Download my free Work Stress Guide in the bio/episode notes.

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Do you feel pressure at work even when you’re doing well?

If you’re a high-performing professional in a corporate role, you might recognise this:

• overthinking decisions
• second-guessing yourself
• feeling anxious before meetings, deadlines or performance reviews
• struggling to switch off after work

In this episode, we explore why high performer anxiety is so common — and why traditional advice like time management, productivity hacks, or “thinking more positively” often doesn’t solve it.

Instead, we look at something deeper:

👉 Where your experience of pressure and anxiety is actually coming from
👉 Why your ability to think clearly disappears under pressure
👉 How clarity returns naturally when you understand what’s really going on

This isn’t about managing stress better.

It’s about seeing something new — so you can:

• make better decisions at work
• feel more confident in high-pressure situations
• stop overthinking and second-guessing
• experience more clarity, even on busy days

If you’re a manager, leader, or corporate professional who wants to perform at a high level without feeling constantly stressed, this episode will resonate.

Wave Work Stress Goodbye is a podcast focused on helping people understand where their experience of stress is really coming from — so they can feel more clarity, ease and control in their working lives.

I’m Luke, a coach helping people move beyond work stress by understanding the inside-out nature of their experience.

If you’re navigating pressure, burnout or overwhelm in your work, and want to explore a different way forward, feel free to reach out.

If you enjoy the episode, explore more conversations on work stress, burnout, leadership pressure and the psychology of experience on Wave Work Stress Goodbye.

📄 Download my free Work Stress Guide in the bio/episode notes.

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In this episode of Wave Work Stress Goodbye, I sit down with British author Sacha Hughes to explore why work can sometimes feel meaningless — even when everything on the surface looks “fine.”

Sacha shares her experience of spending 10 years in the corporate world, and how that period of her life shaped both her perspective and her writing. We talk openly about the pressures of corporate life, the emotional impact of grief, and how our experience of work (and life) isn’t always coming from where we think it is.

This is a conversation that goes beyond surface-level stress management. Together, we explore a deeper understanding of where feelings like pressure, anxiety and overwhelm are really coming from — and what begins to change when we start to see that more clearly.

I particularly enjoyed hearing how Sacha reflects on her past experiences, and how her understanding has evolved over time. It’s a powerful reminder that even in the same circumstances, our experience can shift dramatically depending on what’s happening internally.

Sacha’s new book, Love, Grief and More Sex Than Pinot, released on 16th April 2026, is now available on Amazon. It’s been described as a cross between Bridget Jones and Fleabag, blending humour, honesty and real-life experiences. Following the life experiences of main character Soho Summers after the death of her mother.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or questioned the meaning behind your work, this episode will really resonate.

Wave Work Stress Goodbye is a podcast focused on helping people understand where their experience of stress is really coming from — so they can feel more clarity, ease and control in their working lives.

I’m Luke, a coach helping people move beyond work stress by understanding the inside-out nature of their experience.

If you’re navigating pressure, burnout or overwhelm in your work, and want to explore a different way forward, feel free to reach out.

If you enjoy the episode, explore more conversations on work stress, burnout, leadership pressure and the psychology of experience on Wave Work Stress Goodbye.

📄 Download my free Work Stress Guide in the bio/episode notes.

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Sacha Hughes (Author)

Buy Love, Grief and More Sex Than Pinot now! (Amazon link below)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Grief-More-Pinot-Jones-meets-Fleabag/dp/1919470220/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fFnKSR1zwDW2f_Z4yHHrXQ.WHrgLmzRL9ix1-UVb-bD9Ho7LNKoSVw-nEk3o-oulEA&qid=1776454955&sr=8-1

Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in work stress that just won’t switch off? This Easter reset episode of Wave Work Stress Goodbye points to something surprisingly simple—but often overlooked.

Most of us believe stress comes from our workload, deadlines, or demanding environments. But what if the real source of stress isn’t your job at all?

In this episode, we explore the one job you may be forgetting—and how overlooking it can make work stress feel intense, constant, and very real.

Through the lens of the inside-out understanding, you’ll begin to see:

• Why stress at work feels so real (even when nothing has changed externally)

• The hidden role of thought in creating pressure, anxiety, and overwhelm* How a simple shift in understanding can naturally reset your mind

This isn’t about techniques, time management, or pushing through burnout. It’s about seeing something deeper that allows clarity, calm, and resilience to return on their own.

If you’re looking for a fresh perspective on work stress, mental health, and burnout recovery—this episode offers a powerful reset.

Perfect for listeners interested in:
work stress relief, burnout recovery, anxiety at work, mental wellbeing, mindfulness (without techniques), the Three Principles, inside-out understanding, and how to stop overthinking.

If you enjoy the episode, explore more conversations on work stress, burnout, leadership pressure and the psychology of experience on Wave Work Stress Goodbye.

📄 Download my free Work Stress Guide in the bio/episode notes.

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In this episode of Wave Work Stress Goodbye, I’m joined by Aoife Leggett, a high-performance coach based in Ireland, to explore the connection between work stress, leadership, performance, and self-awareness.

Aoife is an internationally accredited coach with a background in performance coaching, breathwork, and mindset. Drawing from both her professional experience and her earlier years growing up around the equestrian world, she offers a unique perspective on pressure, resilience, and what it really means to perform at your best.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Work stress and its impact on performance
• Self-awareness and emotional resilience

• Lessons from the equestrian world and high-performance environments
• How our personal experiences shape how we show up at work

Aoife also shares insights into her own journey — from her early years to becoming a coach — and how those experiences have shaped her approach to helping others navigate stress and performance in both life and work.

This episode offers a different take on stress — one that goes beyond surface-level strategies and points toward a deeper understanding of where pressure really comes from.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed at work, stepping into leadership, or looking to improve performance without burning out, this conversation will give you plenty to reflect on.

🎧 Listen now and start to see work stress in a different way.

Aoife Leggett

INSTAGRAM

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WEBSITE

https://www.threesixtycoaching.ie/

EMAIL

aoife@threesixtycoaching.ie

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-leggett-3033b9166/

If you enjoy the episode, explore more conversations on work stress, burnout, leadership pressure and the psychology of experience on Wave Work Stress Goodbye.

📄 Download my free Work Stress Guide in the bio/episode notes.

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In this episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and Three Principles practitioner Jenn Westra for a deep and insightful conversation on the nature of work stress, overthinking, and where our experience is truly coming from.

Jenn has spent over seven years working closely with George Pransky and Linda Pransky, developing a grounded understanding of the Three Principles—Mind, Thought, and Consciousness—and how they shape our everyday experience.

Together, we explore:

• Why so many high performers feel stuck in cycles of overthinking and pressure
• The inside-out understanding of stress and how experience is created from within
• How clarity, ease, and connection naturally emerge when the mind settles
• Why traditional strategies for managing stress often fall short
• What becomes possible when we see beyond thought-created limitations

Jenn shares a refreshingly simple yet profound perspective that moves beyond techniques and into a deeper understanding of how the mind works. This conversation is especially valuable for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating stress, emotional patterns, or relationship challenges.

If you’ve ever felt caught in your thinking or wondered why success doesn’t always bring the clarity you expected, this episode offers a powerful new way of seeing.

🎧 Listen now on your preferred podcast platform or watch the full episode on YouTube.

• work stress
• overthinking
• Three Principles
• Mind, Thought, Consciousness
• leadership stress
• mental clarity
• emotional wellbeing
• inside-out understanding

Jenn Westra (contact options below)

jennwestra.com

jenn@jennwestra.com

Instagram @jennwestracoaching

If you enjoy the episode, explore more conversations on work stress, burnout, leadership pressure and the psychology of experience on Wave Work Stress Goodbye.

📄 Download my free Work Stress Guide in the bio/episode notes.

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