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October 12, 2025 37 mins
💥 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 📩 www.johnmerkus.com 📲 Follow & Share Your Favourite Moments: 🔹 YouTube 🔹 Instagram 🔹 Facebook Group 🔹 Twitter

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🎧 Press play, get inspired, and keep thriving. 💫 Your greatness is waiting fill your tank and rise.

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