Episode 46

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29th Sep 2025

Leading Without Losing Yourself: The Five Pillars of Sustainable Performance

In this episode of Scaling New Heights Leadership, Nick explores the essential pillars for achieving high performance without personal burnout.

He emphasizes the importance of physical health, mental clarity, emotional connection, purpose alignment, and recovery. Each pillar is discussed in detail, with practical steps to integrate them into daily routines.

The episode challenges the traditional notion of productivity as mere hustle, advocating instead for a balanced approach where joy and rest are integral to sustained leadership effectiveness.

Listeners are encouraged to make small, meaningful changes to avoid burnout and enhance overall performance.

00:00 Introduction to Scaling New Heights Leadership

00:46 The Pillars of Performance

00:48 Physical Health and Energy

01:50 Mental Clarity and Focus

02:57 Emotional Connection

03:52 Purpose and Alignment

04:43 Recovery and Enjoyment

05:48 The Myth of Performance Equals Hustle

06:34 Embracing Change for Sustainable Leadership

07:18 Reflecting on the Five Pillars

08:37 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level
Taking Leaders Beyond Limits, One Step at a Time
In Scaling New Heights: Leadership at the Next Level, we guide business leaders and entrepreneurs from overwhelm and “stuck” to new heights of success and achievement. Through insightful interviews, expert advice, and actionable strategies, this podcast is your go-to resource for breaking out of chaos and elevating your leadership. Whether you’re navigating tough decisions, managing fast growth, or striving for work-life balance, we help you unlock your potential and develop the mindset needed to excel. Join us as we share stories and insights from executive and business coaching, and learn how you can take your leadership to the next level.

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Nick Sellers

Even leaders need a helping hand to achieve their potential. I bring decades of corporate experience and a keen interest in people to my coaching and mentoring activities. And I really like to help those who want to grow and develop.
For more information, you can find me on LinkedIn and schedule a quick call.