S6 Episode 06. Attention Under Pressure: Understanding the Stress–Attention Connection. Athina Manoli Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cyprus University of Technology
In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Athina Manoli, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Cyprus University of Technology, about a topic that affects every workplace: the relationship between attention and stress.
Athina explained how, under high stress, our cognitive system becomes hyper‑focused on threat. This means that even a single negative comment or small piece of feedback can dominate our attention for hours — sometimes the entire day.
This isn’t a personal weakness. It’s a neurobiological response.
Understanding this mechanism is essential for leaders and…
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