
← Built To Lead3 aug · 53 min
The Daily Habits Top Performers Use to Avoid Burnout with Exec Performance Coach - Jess Spendlove
Most founders treat recovery like a luxury or a reward for hard work, but high performance isn't sustainable when you're running on empty.
In this episode, I sit down with Jess Spendlove, Executive Performance Coach, Accredited Sports Dietitian, author of For The Long Run, and former health advisor to over 30 professional sports teams, Special Forces units, and executive leaders at PWC, AirTree, and QBE.
If you are a busy founder struggling with chronic fatigue, relentless stress, or the trap of hustle culture, this conversation will equip you with practical micro-habits, recovery rhythms, and actionable strategies to safeguard your health while scaling your business.
Key moments:
00:00: What Founders Get Wrong About Biohacking and Wellness Fads
4:24: Why You Should Fix Your Morning Domino Habit Firs
12:49: This Is The Guide to Eliminating Afternoon Energy Crashes
13:50: What Most Leaders Don't Realise About Workplace Culture
16:28: Why You Should Learn How Special Forces and Athletes Recover
32:15: What Founders Need to Know About True Burnout and Deloading
37:41: This Is The Guide to Balancing Ambitious Business Goals with Motherhood
45:31: Why You Should Build a Personal Health Operating System to Scale