

151 Leadership Capacity Keynote @ the Amazon ExecLeaders Summit | Andrew May
Aug 20, 2025
Discover what a day in the life of high-performing leaders looks like, compared to elite athletes. Andrew May shares invaluable insights from his experience with world-class teams, focusing on stress-recovery balance and strategic recovery techniques. Learn about energy management strategies from Commbank's CEO, Matt Comyn, and how to implement mindfulness microdoses for enhanced leadership effectiveness. This engaging talk emphasizes the significance of fostering resilience and well-being, making it a must-listen for aspiring leaders.
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Capacity Complements Capability
- Leadership capacity complements leadership capability by expanding a leader's future-facing energy, time and attention.
- Combining capability and capacity increases focus, energy and impact in leadership roles.
Front-Load Mental Skills
- Train mental skills in non-pressured settings so you can use them under stress.
- Front-load mental skills like mindfulness so you can pull them out when pressure hits.
Pulse, Don't Project
- Human energy pulses in 90–100 minute waves rather than running flat like a projector.
- Stress is valuable only when paired with strategic recovery to downregulate between peaks.