HR Happy Hour Network · 2026-06-16 · 36 min
The Executive Athlete Mindset: Why Recovery Drives Better Performance Host: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Nicole Elizabeth Ward , AON Executive Leader & Performance Strategist Summary On this episode of At Work in America , Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by author, executive leader, and performance strategist Nicole Elizabeth Ward to explore why sustainable performance requires more than hard work and long hours. Drawing from her book Biohacking for the Sales Athlete , Nicole shares the personal wake-up call that transformed her approach to health, leadership, and success. The conversation challenges the workplace culture that rewards exhaustion and constant availability, offering a new perspective on performance through the lens of recovery, sleep, movement, nutrition, and physiological well-being. Together, they discuss why leaders should think of themselves as athletes, how stress impacts communication and decision-making, and practical ways individuals can improve performance without sacrificing their health.
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