Stay at the Top

S3E12. Two key changes to shift from surviving to thriving

Nov 11, 2024

32:18

In this episode of Stay at the Top, I’m diving into a personal journey of transformation—from being burnt out and operating constantly “in the red” to creating a life rooted in sustainable high performance. This solo episode reflects on two essential changes that helped me shift from running on empty to thriving in an energised, proactive, and intentional state.

With the year nearing its end, many people are struggling to reach the finish line, so I’m sharing this reflection to inspire a change for anyone feeling similarly. If you’re ready to move from reactive burnout to sustainable high performance, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I share:

- Personal reflections on years of burnout and unsustainable work habits

- The two key changes I made to shift to an energised, intentional lifestyle

- The importance of boundaries in professional and personal life

- How proactive recovery became a non-negotiable for sustainable energy

- Simple strategies to establish daily, weekly, and monthly recovery practices

- Tips for creating a wind-down routine to enhance sleep quality

- Insights on how high performers can balance drive with wellbeing

Key Quotes:

"I was talking the talk, but I was not walking the walk."

"This way of operating and just being so motivated... can come with a consequence."

"We shouldn’t be getting to the point that we run ourselves into the ground, that we feel that we're operating in the red for us to take action."