Edition #34

Will You Lead Yourself With Sustainable Pace?

High performance isn’t about squeezing more out of yourself.
It’s about creating conditions where excellence is repeatable.

Ask yourself:
• What drains my performance most consistently?
• Where am I relying on adrenaline instead of structure?
• What part of my week has no margin and always falls apart?

Challenge:
Set one performance boundary this week, deep work hours, protected mornings, no-meeting blocks.
Guard the space that fuels your best work.

Will You Lead Yourself With Performance Habits?

Consistency beats intensity, every time.
The leaders who outperform aren't the ones who push hardest, they're the ones who show up well every day.

Ask yourself:
• What is the one habit that raises my performance the most?
• Do my evenings set my mornings up for success?
• When motivation disappears, which system carries me?

Challenge:
Commit to one performance habit for seven days straight.
Plan tomorrow today, review weekly priorities, or set a nightly shutdown habit.

For a deeper dive into how to manage our energy, check this podcast episode out from energy management expert Oli Patrick.

Will You Build a Culture of Healthy Performance Around You?

Your habits shape the expectations of those you lead.
If you model sustainability, others will follow.
If you model burnout, they will mirror it.

Ask yourself:
• Do I reward results or overwork?
• Do I talk about energy and wellbeing as part of performance?
• Do I make consistency feel achievable for my team/family?

Challenge:
Start a conversation this week:
“What helps you perform at your best and what gets in your way?”
Build solutions together.

In November 2025 Gareth Southgate was on the High Performance Podcast. Hear more insights from a leader who knew how to bring the best out of individuals and the team.

P.S If you missed the last edition, you can go back and review it here