Unlocking High Performance in triathlon and the workplace with Paul Wheat

Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Paul Wheat, a dedicated 55-year-old triathlete who exemplifies what it means to be a High Performance Human. For Paul, high performance transcends athletic excellence; it encompasses all aspects of life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, relationships, and mental health. The beauty of this journey is that you don’t need to be a top-tier athlete to excel in these areas.

Paul’s transformative journey began in 2020 when he joined my SWAT Inner Circle after experimenting with a complimentary 12-week plan amid the COVID pandemic. The structured approach not only challenged him but also revealed the vital connections between fitness, nutrition, sleep, and work habits. Like many, Paul was once caught in the cycle of stress and fatigue from constant travel as a manager. However, he took proactive steps by applying training principles from SWAT, incorporating the 80:20 Pareto principle, and catalyzing a substantial transformation in both his personal life and professional environment.

One of Paul’s standout achievements has been the establishment of a workplace culture that encourages his team to maintain a healthy work-life balance, limiting work to eight hours a day. This impactful change has led to enhanced productivity and notably reduced staff turnover.

Over the past five years, Paul has made impressive strides in his athletic performance, significantly improving his 70.3 Ironman time by 75 minutes—down from 6:45 to 5:30. Additionally, he has shed 19 kg, proudly stating that he achieved this by “cleaning up what I eat, understanding that processed foods aren’t real food, and being more active.”

If you’re inspired to embark on a lifestyle transformation in 2025, Paul’s journey is sure to motivate you!

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The lifestyle changes Paul implemented and their impact on his health.
• How these changes elevated his triathlon performance.
• The process of integrating healthy habits within his work team.
• The positive effects of these workplace changes on overall performance.
• Paul’s top three pieces of advice for anyone looking to start a similar journey.

Join us for an enlightening conversation that could kickstart your own path to high performance!

Paul doesn’t do social media so you can’t follow him but if you’d like to get a feel for how he has upped his game he recommends the following books:

Ultra-Processed People:The Definitive #1 Bestseller You Need to Understand Ultra-Processed Food by Chris can Tulleken.

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It by Chris Voss.

He also loves to listen to THIS podcast Things People Do with Joe Marler

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