9: How To Show Up Completely: A Guide to Managing Your Energy With Andrew Deutscher

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In this episode of I’ll Meet You There, you’ll meet Andrew Deutcher - someone who has influenced my own journey both personally and professionally by consistently walking his talk.

Andrew’s evolution from corporate burnout to leading today’s teams in how to manage their energy exemplifies what he now teaches - the importance of reframing stress, the critical role of recovery and how energy, not time, is our most valuable resource.

In our conversation, he touches on relatable leadership pitfalls, whether we’re managing teams or managing a family. His insights show how creating a culture of restoration and engagement lights the way to more fulfilling relationships both at work and at home. Andrew’s practical strategies for managing energy will change how you plan and respond to life forever.

What We Explored This Episode

03:20 Embracing Energy Management

05:10 Andrew's Journey from Burnout to Energy Management

07:49 The Strain of the Modern Workplace

18:24 Incremental Success Over Ambitious Failure

28:05 The Courage to Confront Stress and Urgency

30:46 Embracing Discomfort for Growth

31:54 Reframing Stress as a Challenge

38:04 The Culture of Urgency and Its Impact

40:38 The Importance of Reflection and Recovery in Team Engagement

42:36 The Exhaustion of Misaligned Work

44:15 Lessons from Preschool

46:35 The Importance of Constructive Feedback

Memorable Quotes

"We can't grow without stress. And we also know stress really isn't the enemy. The enemy is the absence of recovery to some degree."

“Energy, not time, is the most powerful resource we have. When you're energized by something, you find the time, you take the time, it all expands for you. And when you're depleted, you could have all the time in the world, and it doesn't matter."

“Incremental success beats ambitious failure. Even choosing one or two things that you can start to bring into your life in a way that you feel like they could be predictable and routine, then you get to a higher level, right? You get to another plateau, and then you revisit it from there."

Resources Mentioned

Jim Loehr

The Making of a Corporate Athlete by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz in Harvard Business Review

The Corporate Athlete: How to Achieve Maximal Performance in Business and Life by Jack Groppel and Jim Loehr

The Energy Project

The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler

Connect with Andrew

Website: https://regenerate.works/resources/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.deutscher.7

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewdeutscher

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deutscherandrew/

Connect with Paige

Website - https://paigenolan.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paigenolanwrite

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/paigenolanwriter

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-nolan-0932751/

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Music by Boyd McDonnell

Cover art photography by Innis Casey

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