Simon Alexander Ong: Overcoming 3 Major Setbacks & Ways to Improve Energy Levels to Avoid Burnout

Simon Alexander Ong: he’s an international keynote speaker, award winning coach, and the author of the, Energize: Make the most of every moment, which was the winner of the 2023 Business Book Award for Wellness and Wellbeing.

Your energy is everything: it’s not only what gets you out of bed in the morning but it’s also the fuel that drives your success and gives you the physical and mental power to achieve your potential. So how can you be your best self if you're always tired, stressed and burnt out?

The book has received personal praise from a number of well-known names, including New York Times bestselling authors Marie Forleo and Simon Sinek, and it is packed with so much value in each chapter. And I can say that with certainty, because I’ve read it myself.

In this episode, Simon allowed me to unpack the turbulent journey, both in his personal and his professional life, that kick started his journey to what he’s achieved to date.

We discuss: Experiencing the death of her mum Failing university & dealing with the global financial crisis Dealing with the shame of letting down a lot of people. Balancing Meaning vs. Money His dad’s response to him pursuing entrepreneurship How to avoid burnout with your passion. What if you don’t know what your purpose is? Feeding your inner critic vs. your inner guide The importance of Visualising Your Goals What is the Human Energy Crisis? People vs. Performance - the value to an organisation The power of appreciation

You can WATCH the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OaoTCl2F6o

Find out more about Simon, and his award winning book: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/

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