High Performance Coach: You Learned to Survive. Now Learn to Lead | Lee Povey

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Is the idea of the "self-made" person a complete myth? What if resilience, not intelligence, is the true key to success for both Olympic athletes and billion-dollar startup founders? In this powerful episode of The Resilient Mind, we sit down with Lee Povey, an elite performance coach who has mentored both Olympic athletes and top-tier founders. Lee dismantles the myth of the "self-made person" and reveals the psychological frameworks that separate the good from the truly great. He provides practical, actionable tools to help you rewire your brain, build psychological safety, and transform your relationship with stress. Whether you're a leader, an entrepreneur, or simply someone looking to build unshakable mental resilience, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights. Connect With Lee:- Website:- https://www.leepovey.com/ LinkedIn:- https://www.linkedin.com/in/leepovey/ Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/leepoveycoaching/ Instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/leepovey/ ---------- Take action and strengthen your mind with The Resilient Mind Journal. Get your free digital copy today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/Download_Journal ---------- ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 04:29 - The 3 Pillars of Elite Success (Talent, Mindset, and Environment) 07:35 - Why Your Resilience Is More Important Than Your Intelligence 09:53 - The Myth of the "Self-Made" Person & The Power of a Team 11:00 - The CEO’s Real Job: Finding People Smarter Than You & Letting Go 12:24 - How Your Childhood and Family System Shape Your Leadership Style 15:06 - The #1 Trait of a Great Leader: Adaptability 18:39 - How Your Identity Can Hold You Back (The "Hero" Complex) 21:12 - A Practical Guide to Rewiring Your Brain's Automatic Reactions (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn) 27:51 - How to Build Real Psychological Safety (Hint: It's Internal) 31:10 - Content vs. Context: The Real Reason We Argue About Small Things 37:22 - A Powerful Tool for Resilience: The "Above and Below the Line" Model 39:32 - The "F**ket" Journal: A Simple Tool for Letting Go of Negative S