What if the secret to scaling your business isn't working harder —
but mastering the mental and physical strategies that elite
performers use to stay at the top of their game? In this episode of
The Grown Up Business Podcast, Paul Avins is joined by Jim Steele —
CEO and founder of the Holistic Performance Lab, author of
Unashamedly Superhuman, and performance consultant who has spent
over 25 years helping leaders, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes
unlock their potential without burning out. Jim shares his
remarkable journey from leaving school at 16 feeling like a
failure, to spending a decade in corporate sales, to working
alongside personal development giants like Tony Robbins, Stephen
Covey, and Brian Tracy. Together, Paul and Jim unpack the science
of performance, why most entrepreneurs are sitting on a list of
interferences they can't let go of, and how to build psychological
resilience in high-pressure environments. Jim reveals the simple
equation that transforms performance, why competency doesn't
predict success under pressure, and how to build recovery
strategies that prevent burnout before it happens. This episode is
essential listening for founders and CEOs who want to perform at
their peak, lead with clarity, and build businesses that scale
without sacrificing their health, relationships, or sanity. Key
Takeaways Why the education system wasn't built for entrepreneurs —
and how to reframe your strengths The performance equation:
Performance = Potential – Interference How to identify and
eliminate the interferences holding you back from your goals The
power of the filter: If you can't accept it, affect it. If you
can't affect it, accept it. Why competency doesn't guarantee
performance — and what actually does How your emotional state
determines whether your skills show up under pressure The
oscillation model used by special forces: stress, recovery, stress,
recovery Why recovery isn't a luxury — it's a necessity for
sustainable performance How to close out your day to set yourself
up for success tomorrow Why focusing on what you can control is the
ultimate performance hack About the Guest Jim Steele is CEO and
founder of the Holistic Performance Lab, a leadership and
performance consulting organization specializing in helping
entrepreneurs, executives, and elite athletes achieve peak
performance without burnout. Jim is the author of Unashamedly
Superhuman and has over 25 years of experience working with global
organizations, sports professionals, and high-performing teams. His
work focuses on the science of performance, mindset mastery, and
building sustainable strategies for clarity, momentum, and
well-being. Next Steps Apply it now Write down every interference
that's getting in the way of your goals. Then ask: Can I accept it
or affect it? Focus your energy only on what you can change. Learn
more from Jim Steele Get your copy of Unashamedly Superhuman and
discover the frameworks elite performers use to stay at the top of
their game. Available on Amazon here https://amzn.eu/d/0bskT9l6
Scale with Paul If this episode resonated, Paul's work focuses on
helping founders step out of the day-to-day and scale with
structure and confidence. Book a call with Paul:
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Avins Paul Avins is a scale-up business coach and founder of the
Grown-Up Business framework. He works with founders and CEOs to
help them move from operator to scale-up leader — building
businesses that grow sustainably, scale beyond the founder, and
create real enterprise value. Paul's work focuses on disciplined
leadership, high-performing teams, and systems that replace chaos
with clarity. Level Up. Team Up. Scale Up. Fire Up.
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