204. Brain Fog at Work: Losing Your Train of Thought & Going Blank

<p><strong>Brain fog, losing your train of thought and what happens to your confidence when your brain goes blank.</strong></p><p>Ever forgotten what you were saying halfway through a sentence?</p><p>In this episode, Anna Manning explores <strong>brain fog, losing your train of thought, forgetting words and going blank in meetings</strong> — and how it can affect your confidence at work.</p><p>Anna shares how she responds in these moments to stay in a <strong>high confidence cycle</strong>, even when she forgets a word or loses her train of thought.</p><p>Brain fog can be a symptom of <strong>perimenopause and menopause</strong>, but there are many reasons you might struggle to find the right word or lose your train of thought.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why your brain might go blank</li><li>The connection between brain fog and confidence</li><li>What happens when you start monitoring yourself</li><li>Why what you do after a meeting matters</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Want to be more confident at work?</strong></p><p><strong>Start here:</strong> <a href="https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/quiz">⁠Take our free Confidence Assessment⁠</a></p><p><strong>Get private support:</strong> <a href="https://calendly.com/annamanning/coaching-exploration-call">⁠Book a call to explore private coaching⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>Cover art by Jacob McFadden</p><p>Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic</p>