Personal Development Mastery: Clarity for Midlife Professionals in Transition The stress & sleep hacks for high-achieving entrepreneurs to unlock pain-free peak performance, with Mark Gray | #436
How can high-achieving entrepreneurs optimise their health and performance by effectively managing stress and improving sleep?
Can stress and lack of sleep be sabotaging your success without you even knowing it? Join us as we sit down with Mark Gray, an online personal trainer and pain-free performance specialist who’s made it his mission to help high-level entrepreneurs regain control over their health. Mark’s journey from dealing with his own sports injuries to working at prestigious Equinox in London has given him unique insights into the physical pains that many driven professionals endure. Learn how issues like lower back, shoulder, and knee pain can subtly yet significantly impact both personal and business performance.
We tackle the hidden threats of stress and sleep deprivation. Mark emphasises the critical role of recognizing stressors before they cloud your judgement and harm your relationships. We explore how prioritising sleep can be a game-changer, not just for managing stress but also for enhancing productivity and cognitive function. By treating sleep with the same importance as exercise and nutrition, you can break the vicious cycle of stress and sleep deprivation and pave the way for a healthier, more balanced life.
Discover practical tools and strategies to elevate your well-being, from the benefits of journaling to the power of breath work. We dive into optimising sleep using metrics and the advantages of wearable tech like the Whoop band. Learn how gamifying sleep and maintaining a consistent schedule can lead to tangible improvements in your health. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or simply seeking better life balance, Mark’s expert advice will inspire you to reclaim your vitality and live pain-free.
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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
02:02 - Pain-Free Performance for Entrepreneurs
13:49 - Recognize Stress and Prioritise Sleep
20:23 - Importance of Journaling and Prioritising Sleep
27:45 - Optimising Sleep With Metrics
34:29 - Breath Work for Stress & Sleep
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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘
"Stay true to what you are doing."
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦
Mark's website: https://www.paradigmproject.uk/
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, knowledge broker, and mentor. My mission is to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
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Career transition and career clarity podcast content for midlife professionals in career transition, navigating a career change, career pivot or second career, starting a new venture or leaving a long-term career.
Discover practical tools for career clarity, confident decision-making, rebuilding self belief and confidence, finding purpose and meaning in work, designing a purposeful, fulfilling next chapter, and creating meaningful work that fits who you are now. Episodes explore personal development and mindset for midlife professionals, including how to manage uncertainty and pressure, overcome fear and self-doubt, clarify your direction, plan your next steps, and turn your experience into a new role, business or vocation that feels aligned.