​Why does leadership feel so exhausting? And how can you sustain high performance without burning out?

 

For too long, we have been caught in a tug-of-war between ambition and exhaustion, told that success requires relentless effort, longer hours, and an ever-expanding workload. But the reality is, the most effective leaders aren’t the ones who push the hardest—they’re the ones who know how to manage their own and others' energy, focus, and resilience in an uncertain world.

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Back in Balance challenges the outdated notion that wellbeing is a nice-to-have rather than a leadership essential. Drawing on decades of research in organisational psychology, leadership, and workplace wellbeing, this book explores:

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• How to lead for resilience in high-pressure environments—so you can navigate setbacks, lead through change, and stay grounded even when the path ahead is uncertain.

• Why high performance requires recovery, not just effort—and how strategies like The Third Space can help you reset between work and life, so you can transition without carrying stress from one moment to the next.

• The role of job design in sustainable leadership—how the way we structure work can either set us up for success or set the stage for burnout.

• The science of job strain - and how to prevent it before burnout takes hold—understanding the early warning signs and what leaders can do to prevent it and protect themselves and their teams.

• Why balance isn’t about doing less—it’s about sustainable habits that prevent exhaustion and keep you at your best.

• The 1% Shift Approach—small, practical changes that compound into lasting leadership impact.​

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If you want to thrive in uncertainty, manage your energy like an elite athlete, and build a leadership style that is both high-performing and sustainable, this book is for you.  Back to Balance is about how you can lead differently—without burning yourself or others out in the process.