Join us for a powerful conversation with Jay Pottenger as he breaks down the real reasons so many high performers feel exhausted, disconnected, and overwhelmed and what to do about it. As Director of EQ Minds and a leading mental performance coach, Jay shares his science-backed approach to building lasting energy, emotional resilience, and a grounded mindset in today’s demanding world.
In this episode, you’ll uncover why burnout is skyrocketing, how to set better boundaries with technology, and the Five Pillars that form the foundation of long-term mental wellbeing and high performance.
About our guest:
Jay Pottenger is a performance coach, keynote speaker, and Director at EQ Minds, a mental wellness company focused on reducing burnout and improving mindset in the corporate space. With a background in psychology and elite coaching, Jay supports high achievers and leadership teams to operate at peak performance without sacrificing their wellbeing. Through his work with Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders, Jay is reshaping how we think about mental health at work with practical tools, science-based strategies, and a deeply human approach.
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Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Episode Trailer
00:15 - The Five Pillars of Mental Performance
01:01 - Why simple habits are often the hardest to stick to
01:39 - The impact of stress, sleep, and mindfulness on high performance
02:06 - How loneliness is silently driving mental health decline
02:52 - Social media, burnout, and the need for real connection
03:35 - The role of nutrition in brain health and performance
04:21 - What’s really causing burnout in the corporate world
05:30 - The psychological toll of always being “on”
06:12 - Why we need true psychological detachment from work
06:50 - Work intensification and emotional overload at work
08:13 - Leaders, emotions, and the challenge of modern management
09:06 - Why culture change requires leadership buy-in
09:55 - Setting realistic expectations in high-pressure environments
10:14 - The fine line between support and responsibility
10:36 - The role of self-accountability in wellbeing
11:25 - Why wellness initiatives fail without personal ownership
11:42 - You don’t need a gym to start taking care of your health