Chief Endurance Officer

Welcome to another episode of Chief Endurance Officer. This special holiday edition offers a moment to pause and reflect as 2025 comes to a close. Host Greg McDonough, founder of the Chief Endurance Officer Community, looks back on a powerful year of conversations, insights, and growth. With the holiday season inviting reflection, this episode celebrates the lessons learned from a milestone year, including the podcast’s 100th episode, and the enduring theme that connects it all: endurance-driven leadership.Throughout the year, guests from across business, athletics, and life shared stories that reinforced one truth: endurance is not just about persistence, it’s about community, resilience, innovation, and consistency. As Greg reminds listeners, every finish line is simply the start of the next chapter.Takeaways:Endurance Is Built on Community. Endurance leadership thrives on strong, supportive communities. Success is never solo, and often depends on the contributions of people behind the scenes.True endurance is revealed in how leaders respond to setbacks. Challenges don’t define you, your mindset and actions do.The Endurance Mindset Drives Innovation. Constraints fuel creativity and problem-solving. Endurance leaders adapt, pivot, and leverage new tools to turn obstacles into opportunities.Sustainable success comes from small, steady improvements over time. Even brief, consistent effort can build powerful momentum.Endurance leaders prioritize learning over flawless execution. Every finish line marks the beginning of the next challenge.Links:Greg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorymcdonough/ Books:Chris & Nik Nikic’s book: 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too - https://chrisnikic.com/1-percent-better/ Caroline Miller’s book: Big Goals - https://biggoalsbook.com/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

How does an endurance mindset drive entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in engineering and high-performance sports?Today’s guest is a remarkable engineer, endurance athlete, and entrepreneur whose curiosity, resilience, and values-driven approach fuel both athletic and business success! Introducing Jon Thornham, Co-Founder of FLO Cycling. Jon joins host Gregory McDonough to share how his endurance mindset, shaped by years of athletic discipline and life experiences, has guided his entrepreneurial journey, influenced product innovation, and helped him navigate challenges like COVID-19. He also discusses the importance of balancing work with family, fostering curiosity, and leading with transparency and purpose.TakeawaysBe adaptable. Don’t cling rigidly to plans; listen to feedback, assess circumstances, and pivot strategies when necessary.Trust the bigger picture. Focus on execution while accepting that not everything is within your control. Cultivate resilience and a sense of purpose for yourself and your team.Practice endurance in business. Commit to consistent effort, incremental progress, and perseverance, even during setbacks. Celebrate small wins along the way.Lead with values and prioritize family. Maintain balance, honor personal relationships, and create an environment where your team can bring their whole selves to work.Communicate openly and engage stakeholders. Build trust by being transparent, responsive, and willing to share challenges with customers and partners.Commit to continuous improvement. Apply iterative thinking, reflect on outcomes, and consistently seek ways to optimize processes, products, and performance.Quote of the Show:"The endurance piece is there, don't ever quit. Don't ever stop. But, you have to be willing to listen. You have to be able to adjust." - Jon Thornham Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonthornham/  Company website: https://flocycling.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonthornham/?hl=en Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

How does an endurance mindset shape entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in a global tech company?Today’s guest is an inspiring leader whose resilience, curiosity, and mission-driven focus fuel both athletic and entrepreneurial success! Introducing Rob Schimek, CEO of Bolt Tech. Rob partners with host Gregory McDonough to share how his early “never quit” mentality shaped his career, the origin and rapid global growth of Bolt Tech, and the importance of falling in love with the problem, not the solution. He also delves into teaching entrepreneurship to young people, building strong support systems, and leading with a clear mission that acts as a true North Star.TakeawaysCultivate a resilient, “never quit” mindset. Learn from every experience, good or bad, and apply those lessons to future challenges.Define a clear mission and use it to guide decisions, especially during uncertainty or rapid growth.Fall in love with the problem before jumping to solutions; deep understanding leads to better innovation.Encourage curiosity, risk-taking, and learning from failure, for yourself, your team, and the next generation of entrepreneurs.Build strong support systems at work and at home to stay motivated and grounded.Bet on yourself, commit publicly to big goals, and follow through with discipline and perseverance.Include family and community in your pursuits to create shared memories and stronger relationships.Quote of the Show:“If you're going to ever bet on anyone in life, you should bet on yourself." - Rob SchimekLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-schimek-59b37a1/ Rob’s Email: rob.schimek@bolttech.io  Company website: https://bolttech.io/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/  Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

How can endurance sports principles shape leadership, team culture, and innovation in business?Today’s guest is a visionary founder who inspires with lessons from both athletics and entrepreneurship! Introducing Zack Isaacs, Founder and CEO of Movemint. Zack partners with host Gregory McDonough to share how endurance sports shaped his approach to business, the origin and pivot of Movemint, and strategies for building resilient teams and innovative products. He also delves into practical leadership advice, the importance of curiosity, and designing experiences that delight customers and stakeholders.TakeawaysFocus on what matters most and dedicate steady effort over time. Celebrate persistence and learn from setbacks rather than seeking quick wins.Challenge yourself and your team with bold goals, but take time to acknowledge progress. Avoid constantly escalating goals without pausing to reflect.Hire and develop people who offer solutions, not just criticism. Encourage curiosity and shared success over individual heroics.Use small experiments to validate concepts before investing heavily. Stay open to feedback and adjust direction when needed.Anchor decisions in your core passions and principles. Map the full journey to create value for every stakeholder, not just at obvious touchpoints.Quote of the Show:"No endurance athlete does great things all by themselves. Look for people who want to be on a team, want to support each other, want to bring each other up." - Zack IsaacsLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackisaacs/  Company website: https://www.movemint.cc/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

How can innovation born from personal mission redefine the way we fuel our bodies? In this episode of Chief Endurance Officer, host Greg McDonough sits down with Peter Kaufman, co-founder and Chief Inspirational Officer of UCAN. What began as a quest to save one life has evolved into a company transforming how athletes, patients, and everyday people manage energy and endurance. Through scientific insight, personal anecdotes, and stories of professional athletes, Peter discusses the power of consistent energy for performance, recovery, and overall health.Takeaways:Mission-led innovation can transform industries. UCAN began with the goal of saving a single life, proving that purpose-driven problem-solving can lead to world-changing innovation.Science is the foundation of trust. UCAN’s success stems from rigorous research, ensuring the product’s benefits are proven through independent trials and long-term performance results.Metabolic health matters for everyone. The same formula that helps athletes perform better also supports people managing diabetes, chemotherapy recovery, and weight loss goals.Education drives adoption. Building awareness around a new category of carbohydrate requires storytelling, partnerships, and persistent communication about real-world benefits.Purpose sustains leadership. For Peter, the fulfillment comes not just from business growth, but from the stories of people whose lives have been changed through UCAN’s impact.Quote of the Show:" Just imagine if the last 20-30 minutes of every workout were significantly higher quality over an entire season. You would see a significant level of fitness improvement." - Peter KaufmanThis Episode is Sponsored by TRIHARD! Use Code TCEO for 20% off their Website: https://www.trihard.co/?utm_source=tceo&utm_campaign=podcast Links:Peter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-kaufman-849628133/ UCAN’s Website: https://ucan.co/ Peter’s Email: peter.kaufman@ucanco.com Peter’s Phone Number:  (203) 627-7930 TRIHARD's Website: https://www.trihard.co/?utm_source=tceo&utm_campaign=podcast Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual 

How can a spinal injury at 17 lead to building an exciting endurance brand? In this episode, Greg McDonough sits down with Rei Lalo, the founder and CEO of TRIHARD, a company redefining personal care for athletes and swimmers. Rei shares how a life-changing injury inspired his passion for endurance sports and ultimately led him to create a brand dedicated to helping athletes protect their skin and hair from the harsh effects of chlorine. Rei and Greg discuss endurance as a mindset, entrepreneurship through uncertainty, and what it takes to turn personal challenges into industry-changing innovation.Takeaways:Adversity can be your greatest teacher. Rei’s recovery from spinal surgery taught him discipline, focus, and endurance, qualities that later defined his business journey.Innovation starts with empathy. TRIHARD was born from Rei’s firsthand understanding of an athlete’s unmet needs, proving that great ideas often come from personal pain points.Adapt to unexpected markets. When COVID shut down public pools, TRIHARD thrived by identifying and serving a new audience: families with backyard pools.Stay laser-focused, then expand. Rei’s early decision to specialize in chlorine protection gave TRIHARD authority in a niche before branching into broader swim care.Persistence beats perfection. From unpaid internships to global distribution deals, Rei’s journey shows the power of doing the work before you’re “ready.”Wellness meets performance. Rei’s perspective on swimming as both exercise and meditation offers a reminder that endurance isn’t just physical, it’s mental.Quote of the Show:" I want to get to a point when people protect themselves from chlorine, the way they protect themselves from the sun." - Rei LaloThis Episode is Sponsored by TRIHARD! Use Code TCEO for 20% off their Website: https://www.trihard.co/?utm_source=tceo&utm_campaign=podcast Links:TRIHARD Website: https://www.trihard.co/?utm_source=tceo&utm_campaign=podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reilalo/  Company website: https://www.trihard.co/  Rei’s Email: rei@trihardus.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rei_lalo/ TRIHARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetrihard/  Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

What can endurance training teach us about scaling a business, and how do you know when it’s time to build structure into your chaos? Professional speaker, fractional operations leader, and Ironman finisher Katrina Purcell joins Greg to share how endurance training has shaped her mindset as an entrepreneur and operations strategist. From running her first half-marathon to founding her own company, Katrina’s story shows how structure, discipline, and resilience translate into business growth. She reveals how she helps founders turn chaos into clarity when it’s time to start building SOPs, and why ruthless prioritization, not doing more, is the key to scaling sustainably.Takeaways:Structure fuels freedom. The discipline learned in endurance sports mirrors what’s required in business; building systems allows you to eventually step away.Start operational planning when you can’t take a week off. That’s your cue that your business depends too much on you and needs process support.Ruthless prioritization drives growth. 10x growth requires cutting more than adding; create a “not doing” list before a to-do list.Find your coach. Just like in Ironman training, every founder needs a guide, someone who can see what you can’t and keep you accountable.Celebrate progress, not just performance. High-performing teams thrive when leaders intentionally pause to recognize small wins.Failure breeds connection. Sharing setbacks builds authenticity, resilience, and stronger communities than sharing only successes.Journal the journey. Reflecting on your daily wins, losses, and learnings creates perspective and a roadmap for future challenges.Quote of the Show:"Growing 10x is easier than 2x because you have to not do a lot of things. People want to be different, but they don't wanna stop anything. " - Katrina PurcellThis Episode is Sponsored by TRIHARD! Use Code TCEO for 20% off their Website: https://www.trihard.co/?utm_source=tceo&utm_campaign=podcastLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-purcell/  Company website: https://www.katrinapurcell.com/  Managed Chaos Podcast: https://www.themanagedchaospodcast.com/  TRIHARD's Website: https://www.trihard.co/?utm_source=tceo&utm_campaign=podcastWays to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

How can endurance and curiosity fuel innovation in business and technology? As a physicist turned entrepreneur and triathlete, Markus Rummel has learned that the endurance mindset applies just as much to startups as it does to sport. Now the founder of AI Endurance, Markus is revolutionizing training through machine learning, helping athletes create personalized, data-driven plans that adapt in real time. In this conversation, he shares how tinkering with data as a side project evolved into a full-fledged company and what it takes to push through the long, uncertain road from idea to impact.Takeaways:Endurance applies to entrepreneurship. Success in business, like endurance sports, comes from consistent effort over time. You rarely see immediate results, but persistence compounds.Curiosity drives innovation. Markus’s company began with a simple question: “Why isn’t anyone using all this training data?” Great ideas often come from noticing what others overlook.Learn by doing and failing. Early versions of AI Endurance “sucked,” as Markus admits, but each iteration revealed the next right step. Failure is a teacher, not a verdict.Listen to your customers, not your friends. Real validation comes from strangers willing to pay and give honest feedback. That’s when you know you’re building something real.Fix your weakest link. Whether it’s cycling in a triathlon or a bottleneck in your product, continuous improvement starts by strengthening what holds you back the most.Balance vision with adaptability. Having a long-term vision is crucial, but so is staying agile. Endurance in leadership means knowing when to grind and when to pivot.Use AI to elevate human potential. Markus sees the future of AI as a partnership—where data and algorithms handle the analysis so humans can focus on performance, creativity, and connection.Quote of the Show:" Certain mistakes you just have to make because they give you a true appreciation for what could go wrong, how hard it is, and what's the right way to do things." - Markus RummelLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusrummel/  Company website: https://aiendurance.com/ Markus’ Email: markus@aiendurance.com Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

How can building an endurance mindset transform the way leaders approach challenges in business and life? In this episode, Greg McDonough sits down with Lincoln Murdoch, a coach, speaker, author, and endurance athlete with over 40 years of competitive experience. From triathlons to leadership training, Lincoln has learned how the endurance mindset applies far beyond racing. He shares how setbacks shaped his self-confidence, the lessons from racing on the world stage, and how perseverance can carry over into every area of leadership and life.Takeaways:Endurance builds resilience. Just like in racing, leaders should expect setbacks, prepare for them, and keep moving forward when challenges arise.Deep roots matter. Leaders must anchor themselves in values, whether faith, family, or purpose, so they remain steady when adversity strikes.Confidence comes from perseverance. Success isn’t immediate; consistent effort and learning from failures build long-term confidence in leadership.Consistency is king. Growth comes from showing up daily, improving incrementally, and committing to the long game in both business and endurance sports.Turn intimidation into confidence. Endurance training teaches leaders to walk into any room, whether with clients, peers, or competitors, with quiet self-assurance.Success carries over. Accomplishments in one area, like athletics, reinforce discipline and courage that leaders can apply to every facet of life.Quote of the Show:" I discovered I had a gift. I discovered it in my thirties, it peaked in my fifties, and I'm still having fun with it." - Lincoln MurdochLinks: Lincoln’s Website: https://www.lincolnmurdoch.com/ Step Up To Life: https://www.stepuptolife.com/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ 

What does it mean to build endurance in your mind, and how can leaders apply it to business and life? In this episode of Chief Endurance Officer, Greg McDonough sits down with Marc Champagne, mental fitness strategist, bestselling author, and host of Behind the Human. Marc shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a pioneer in mental fitness, and how developing an “endurance mindset” helped him overcome setbacks, navigate burnout, and support high-performing leaders and teams. Through practical strategies and personal stories, Marc reveals why mental fitness is as critical as physical training and how leaders can audit their daily habits, fuel their minds with the right “mental nutrition,” and build resilience for both business and life.Takeaways:Mental endurance is built through daily practices, not just in crisis moments. Checking in with yourself even briefly can reset your mindset and prevent burnout.Burnout in business mirrors endurance sports: without recovery and rest, you’ll eventually break down. Leaders must prioritize recovery as much as effort.A clear goal or “event” in business can motivate consistency, just as training for an Ironman keeps athletes focused during tough days.Mental audits help leaders see where their attention and energy are going. Use this data without judgment to align habits with your bigger goals.Teams thrive when they’re mentally fit. Survival mode limits creativity and decision-making, while mental fitness unlocks peak performance.Leaders set the tone by modeling practices, like journaling, sleep routines, or reflection, that foster clarity and resilience in their organizations.Asking better questions leads to better leadership. Reflection builds self-awareness, which is the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation.Quote of the Show:" It's hard to start building tactics and practices if you don't have the self-awareness muscle built up." - Marc ChampagneLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-%F0%9F%A7%A0%F0%9F%92%AA-14767b17/  Company website: https://www.mchampagne.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchampagne/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast  Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/