💥 What If the Key to Peak Performance Isn’t Doing More But Refuelling Better?
In this powerful and heartfelt episode, John Merkus welcomes Mitch Harrison, award-winning speaker, executive coach, and author of Running on Full: A Plan to Beat Burnout and Replenish Your Inner Tank.
Together, they explore what it truly means to live and lead with a full tank how to recognise the early signs of burnout, why self-care isn’t selfish, and the simple yet profound rhythms that restore your energy, purpose, and joy.

🌟 Episode Highlights
🎧 Mitch shares his personal journey from corporate burnout to global leadership coach🔥 Discover the five rhythms of replenishment - Rest, Release, Receive, Recreate, and Relate💡 Learn why it’s not about what you’re carrying, but how you’re carrying it🏁 Find out how the Formula One approach to self-care keeps you performing at your best🧭 Hear how purpose becomes your greatest source of fuel❤️ Understand why thriving leaders prioritise replenishment over hustle

💡 Key Takeaways
✅ Burnout isn’t weakness it’s feedback. Learn to notice the early warning lights before the crash.✅ You carry one tank everywhere. How you feel at home and work comes from the same energy source.✅ Rest, Release, Receive, Recreate, Relate. These five rhythms help you refuel, recharge, and rise again.✅ Purpose is fuel. Without inspiration, even success feels empty.✅ Refuelling is the new productivity. The best leaders fill their tank before serving others.

👤 Meet the Guest – Mitch Harrison
🏆 Award-winning speaker, coach, and founder of Refill Coaching📘 Author of Running on Full: A Plan to Beat Burnout and Replenish Your Inner Tank🌐 Connect with Mitch:🔗 www.refillcoaching.com📩 mitch@refillcoaching.com

🎙️ About the Host – John Merkus
John Merkus is a passionate speaker, transformation coach, and host of Rise and Thrive.He’s dedicated to helping people become their best selves through thoughtful, energising conversations that inspire action. John has a gift for drawing out golden nuggets of wisdom from every guest and this episode is no exception.

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