"Being a good role model at the senior level on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance is crucial (for peak performance). It's important senior leaders believe in it and not just pay lip service to it."

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One word we heard a lot of in 2023 was... OVERWHELM.

And on today's Career Confidence episode, Georgie interviews Linley Watson, the co-founder and CEO of Peak Performance International on exactly how to beat it!

We discuss the challenges faced by individuals, particularly leaders, who are struggling with stress and exhaustion. Linley shares her own career journey and the story of how she started Peak Performance. She emphasises the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and aligning with core values.

Linley also highlights the need for leaders to prioritise their well-being and manage their energy effectively, and we explore strategies for achieving peak performance without sacrificing health and well-being.

We also discuss how to transform toxic cultures into more positive environments and provide steps to improve organisational culture. The impact of culture on recruitment and retention, along with the importance of creating a positive and purpose-driven culture.

Key Takeaways

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene

06:28 Linley's Career Journey and Starting Peak Performance

14:40 Building Peak Performance and Working with Clients

21:48 Helping Leaders Deal with Stress and Exhaustion

32:36 Advice for Those Struggling with Stress and Exhaustion

43:31 Defining Peak Performance and Balancing Work and Well-being

44:00 The Importance of People in Peak Performance

45:26 The Role of Leadership in Creating a Peak Performance Culture

48:46 Transforming Toxic Culture into a Supportive Environment

51:57 Steps to Improve Organisational Culture

56:15 The Impact of Culture on Recruitment and Retention

58:16 Creating a Positive and Purpose-Driven Culture

01:01:15 The Importance of Sustainable Success and Well-being