Andrew Poles - Endurance, Empathy & Entrepreneurship: How to Lead Without Burning Out

Today’s guest is Andrew Poles—executive coach, leadership strategist, and ultra-endurance athlete who helps visionary founders scale their businesses without sacrificing their sanity, health, or relationships. With over 20 years of experience and 10,000+ leaders coached—including teams at NASA, Netflix, Dell, and Epic Games—Andrew brings a rare mix of neuroscience, leadership psychology, and real-world business acumen to the table. After turning around multi-million-dollar companies, he left corporate life to build his own coaching practice—scaling to six figures in just six weeks. He’s not just a strategist—he’s a high-performance athlete who’s completed grueling ultra-endurance races at 10,000 feet altitude, and his upcoming book explores how endurance sports reveal the hidden mindset blocks holding founders back. In this conversation, we dive into:How to scale a company without burning outThe neuroscience behind great leadershipThe founder’s journey from individual contributor to visionary CEOAnd what ultra-endurance training teaches about leadership, resilience, and identity Whether you’re a startup founder, team leader, or just trying to push past your limits, Andrew brings a mix of science, storytelling, and lived experience that will leave you both inspired and equipped to lead with vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.