Simon Cusden
From High Performance to Whole Performance – Reconciling Wellbeing and Excellence.
#1about 4 minutes
A personal journey through high performance and addiction
The speaker shares his story of being a professional athlete while navigating family trauma, grief, and a descent into alcoholism.
#2about 6 minutes
The path to recovery and building a new life
Going through rehab provided a foundation for self-discovery, building a healthy family, and finding a new purpose in helping others.
#3about 2 minutes
Uncovering the dark side of high performance culture
The relentless pursuit of success often leads to negative outcomes like burnout, addiction, and broken relationships.
#4about 5 minutes
When the pursuit of wellbeing becomes avoiding discomfort
The modern emphasis on wellbeing can be misconstrued as a demand for constant comfort, which hinders resilience and growth.
#5about 3 minutes
Introducing whole performance to reconcile excellence and wellbeing
A new philosophy called whole performance suggests that facing challenges and pursuing excellence is essential for true, long-term wellbeing.
#6about 4 minutes
Understanding the generational divide in the modern workplace
The tension between Gen Z's values and traditional leadership styles presents an opportunity for leaders to evolve and inspire rather than command.
#7about 4 minutes
How leaders can cultivate psychological safety and inspire teams
Creating a safe environment for pressure requires leaders to listen actively and meet the fundamental human needs of their team members to be seen and heard.
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