High Performance Series: Why High Recovery is Essential | Michka Guerrier

The Resilience Podcast

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The guest:

Michka Guerrier is a director at PwC and the founder of High Realities. With over 16 years of global experience, Michka integrates elite sports methodologies into the business world to help individuals and teams reach their full potential. Aside from his professional career in business consulting and IT consulting, Michka has a rich background in sports, having competed in tennis, Thai boxing, MMA, and free grappling. He is also pursuing international mountain guide certification.

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The conversation delves deep into practical strategies for fostering high performance, resilience, and dealing with setbacks in a team environment. Michka emphasizes the value of empowerment, purpose, and role modeling in leadership while discussing the misconceptions around burnout and the importance of a balanced life. Highlighting the lessons learned from elite sports, Michka shares his insights on urgency, consistency, and the holistic approach to performance, advocating for leaders to create environments where team members can thrive.

Key Takeaways:

• Growth Addiction: Human beings are inherently driven by the desire to grow and acquire new skills. High performance is deeply linked to continuous growth and development.
• Role Modeling Recovery: Leaders need to model proper recovery and stress management. High performance is achieved through a balance of pushing boundaries and adequate recovery.
• Purpose Over Financial Reward: Purpose and growth drive high performers more than financial incentives. A fulfilling work environment where individuals can grow is paramount.

1. "A high-performance team is a team where growth is happening."

2. "If you want high performance, you need high recovery."

3. "In my view, first of all, nobody is to blame [for burnout], but there is one person responsible, and that’s you."

4. "Inspirational leadership starts with leading yourself. People will notice whether you are living a healthy, balanced life."

Tune in to the full conversation for an in-depth exploration of these themes and stay connected for more transformative content in upcoming episodes.