What if you’re not burned out just disconnected from your purpose?
In this powerful continuation of John’s conversation with Mitch Harrison, award-winning speaker, executive coach, and author of Running on Full: A Plan to Beat Burnout and Replenish Your Inner Tank, you’ll uncover how to move from drifting through life to living with intention, clarity, and purpose.
In Part 2, Mitch and John dive deeper into what it means to find your True North that inner compass that keeps you aligned, grounded, and fulfilled no matter what life throws at you.
This isn’t about slowing down. It’s about refueling your spirit, realigning your focus, and reigniting the energy that drives your best self forward.
John brings his signature warmth, insight, and curiosity to the table, guiding the conversation with genuine connection and a touch of humour that makes every moment relatable and real. Together, they unpack timeless truths and actionable steps to help you rise above the noise, refill your tank, and rediscover what truly matters.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
🔥 Why purpose is your ultimate fuel  and what happens when you lose sight of it🧭 How to find your True North and stop drifting through the days💡 The two rhythms people struggle with most when it comes to staying replenished💬 The mindset shift that turns exhaustion into energy and autopilot into awareness✨ Why greatness isn’t about doing more it’s about being more of who you truly are
Mitch reminds us that intention not drift leads us to the life we’re meant to live. And as John masterfully draws out his wisdom, this episode becomes more than a conversation… it’s a gentle but powerful wake-up call to realign your life with what matters most.

👤 Meet the Guest – Mitch Harrison
🏆 Award-winning Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author📘 Running on Full: A Plan to Beat Burnout and Replenish Your Inner Tank🌐 Founder of Refill Coaching, helping leaders and individuals find sustainable ways to perform at their best without losing themselves in the process.
🔗 Connect with Mitch:🌍 www.refillcoaching.com📧 mitch@refillcoaching.com

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