How to Stay Switched-On and Protect Your Energy in High-Pressure Environments
We’re constantly told to manage time. Calendars, deadlines, meetings… it all feels urgent. But here’s the truth: time without energy is useless.
Energy turns hours into results, conversations into connection, and challenges into opportunities. Without it, even the most talented leaders stall.
A Wake-Up Call
Recently, I noticed a man in a coffee shop. Three devices open, exhausted, and so distracted he didn’t hear his name called. Time wasn’t the problem. Energy was.
As Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz write in The Power of Full Engagement: “Energy, not time, is the fundamental currency of high performance.”
How to Protect Your Energy
Audit your energy: Note who and what leaves you drained or energised.
Invest wisely: Spend time and energy on the people and activities that matter most.
Plug the leaks: Stop replaying old arguments or overcommitting.
Build reserves: Sleep, move, eat well - recovery is essential.
In my keynote talks, I guide leaders to manage their energy effectively and sustainably.
Teams learn how to stay switched-on, perform at their best, and avoid burnout - even in the most high-pressure environments. Let’s discuss how I can bring this insight to your organisation.
