What if performance at work isn’t just about time, effort, or even skill—but energy?

In this episode of The Future of Less Work, host Nirit Cohen sits down with Andrew Deutscher, founder of Regenerate and former VP at The Energy Project, to explore why the way we measure and manage performance is broken—and what it takes to fix it.

From redefining energy as a business construct to designing teams and systems that replenish rather than deplete, Andrew unpacks why organizations that treat energy as a core resource—not a wellness perk—will outperform those that don’t. They dive into the science of recovery, the myth of time management, and the rise of “agent bosses” managing both people and AI in a post-COVID world of work.

If you’re an HR leader, manager, or business decision-maker trying to navigate burnout, hybrid overload, or team alignment in an always-on world, this episode offers a radically practical reframe: sustainable performance starts with the energy to show up, think clearly, and recover intentionally.

https://youtu.be/BUbjPDGZI1Q

Guest Information:

Andrew Deutscher, Founder & CEO, Regenerate, is a recognized thought-leader in high-capacity leadership and sustainable performance, helping organizations address the root causes of exhaustion, overwhelm, and disengagement. With two decades of corporate leadership experience, Andrew knows firsthand what it takes to lead under pressure and what it costs when performance is built on depletion instead of energy.

After experiencing burnout at the peak of his career, Andrew didn’t just recover - he reinvented his approach to leadership. He immersed himself in the science of energy management, resilience, and human performance, ultimately translating these insights into practical tools for leaders and teams navigating today’s high-stress, always-on workplace.  Andrew advocates that well-being should be fully integrated into business strategy to become a true lever for sustainable success and lasting organizational resilience.

As the founder of Regenerate, Andrew works with global organizations through coaching, training, and consulting to unlock what he calls “capacity without compromise.” His work enables leaders to increase clarity, stamina, and collaboration while reducing stress and friction across teams. The result: high-performance cultures powered by sustainable energy—not overwork.

Clients consistently describe Andrew as a powerful voice in a crowded space - someone who blends executive credibility with deep wellness expertise and a compelling ability to shift mindsets and impact change.

Andrew’s digital report, The Hidden Cost of Overwork, is now available for download on his website. To learn more about Andrew’s work, visit regenerate.works or connect with him on LinkedIn. 

https://regenerate.works/hidden-cost-of-overwork-ebook/

Chapters:

00:00 – Why Energy, Not Time, Drives Performance
01:33 – What the Energy Project Got Right
03:07 – What Does Workplace Energy Really Mean?
04:52 – How Energy Shapes Focus and Output
07:16 – How to Align Work with Your Chronotype
09:14 – What Replenishes Energy During the Workday?
10:43 – Emotional Energy: Small Acts That Restore Us
12:05 – How Managers Can Role Model Energy Practices
13:52 – How to Set Boundaries in Hybrid Teams
16:58 – Why Burnout Is a System Problem, Not a Personal One
20:58 – How to Turn Energy into a Business Strategy
22:08 – What Belongs in a People Plan for Sustainable Work
24:02 – How to Measure and Personalize Energy Support
25:52 – Why Hybrid Teams Need Energy-Based Rules of Engagement
27:23 – What Happens When Leaders Prioritize Energy
30:38 – How Team Coaching Fuels Collective Energy
32:32 – Clarity, Alignment, and Commitment as Energy Tools
34:43 – Why Energy Creates Emotional Investment at Work
36:57 – What Less Work Really Means in the Future