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What does it take to stay sharp, resilient, and purpose-driven in high-pressure careers? 💼
Former fighter turned performance coach Jess Sargus shares how she built her “Legal Athlete” mindset—blending mental fitness, emotional intelligence, and self-compassion to outperform stress.
She shares how the principles of stress inoculation and action orientation transform pressure into purpose — and how embracing humanity is the key to thriving in the age of AI.
Read her upcoming book “Fierce Agency” to learn how to lead yourself with confidence, embrace challenge, and perform at your highest level—on your own terms.
🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. Train Your Inner Athlete: Use focus, discipline, and recovery to master mental performance.
2. Lead with Fierce Agency: Replace perfectionism with purpose and progress.
3. Adapt Without Losing Yourself: Integrate AI and innovation while staying grounded in humanity.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
11:20 Jess Sargus' Background and Competitive Spirit
22:46 Practical Tips for Focus and High Performance
33:49 Navigating Uncertainty and Emotional Intelligence
45:42 The Fierce Agency Framework and Future Goals
54:05 Future version of Jess from 10 years from now
55:57 Closing words and connecting with Jess
Connect with Jess Sargus
Website: https://www.thelegalathlete.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_sargus/
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