High performance without burnout: Lessons from elite sports for business owners

Jessica Spendlove is a high-performance coach and author whose new book For the Long Run explores how sustainable success depends as much on rest, daily habits, and energy management as it does on ambition.

Drawing on over 15 years’ experience working with elite athletes, military personnel, and business leaders, Jessica shares practical strategies for soloists and small business owners to avoid burnout, build healthy work rhythms, and prioritise self-care without guilt.

Tune in as we unpack the myths around "optimisation," learn how to identify your personal domino habit, and discover simple changes you can make to boost your performance and wellbeing for the long haul.

Key topics

1. High Performance and Sustainable Success

Jessica Spendlove challenges the “work harder” mindset and

promotes long-term habits and systems over constant hustle

Her experience with elite athletes, military, and business

leaders shows the importance of recovery and personal energy management

Sustainable performance is achieved through prioritisation,

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2. Personalisation and the “Operating System” Approach