Performance Expert: Feeling Drained and Stressed as a Leader? Use these DNA Secrets to Unlock Boundless Energy and Thrive Into Your 90s!

"Feeling drained and stressed as a leader? Discover the DNA secrets to unlock boundless energy and thrive into your 90s!" Leadership demands energy, focus, and resilience—but what if your genetics are holding you back? In this episode of Career Confidence, Georgie Hubbard sits down with Alessandra Edwards, a peak performance expert and clinical nutritionist, to uncover how top leaders use DNA insights to supercharge their energy, manage stress, and lead with confidence well into their 90s. Alessandra shares her unique approach to helping executives increase energy and productivity by 50% through genetic and biochemical optimisation, drawing from her 10+ years as a nutrigenomic specialist and her corporate experience as a marketing manager. Alessandra opens up about her personal journey—growing up in an unhealthy environment surrounded by family illness, battling a congenital heart defect, and overcoming a fear of early death through the power of epigenetics. She explains how she transformed her life by studying health science, genetics, and nutrition, and now helps leaders do the same. From identifying your genetic “signature” (are you a CEO, Warrior, or Shooting Star?) to practical tips like managing blood glucose and boosting magnesium, this episode is packed with science-backed strategies to optimise your performance and longevity. Georgie and Alessandra dive into the red flags leaders should watch for—like unresolved fatigue and afternoon energy dips—and how to address them with personalised, stress-free wellness practices. They also tackle the pressure of “perfect” self-care, the role of intuition in leadership, and why women need to shift the narrative from punishment to strength as they age. Whether you’re a busy executive, an aspiring leader, or simply want to future-proof your health, this episode will inspire you to take control of your energy and lead at your best. Ready to unlock your genetic superpower and thrive in your career and life? This episode is your roadmap to peak performance!  ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn  Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Alessandra: LinkedIn Website: https://alessandraedwards.com/ ___________________________________ Key Takeaways: 🟣 Discover Your DNA Signature: Learn if you’re a CEO, Warrior, or Shooting Star—and how to optimise your energy based on your genetic profile. 🟣 Spot the Red Flags: Unresolved fatigue, afternoon slumps, and brain fog are signs you need to act—here’s how to start. 🟣 Stress-Free Wellness for Leaders: Ditch overwhelming self-care routines and focus on simple, personalised hacks like magnesium and boundaries. 🟣 Thrive Into Your 90s: Build metabolic health, sleep quality, and muscle mass to stay sharp and lead with confidence for decades.   Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & intro to Alessandra Edwards, peak performance expert 01:00 – Alessandra’s journey: From an unhealthy childhood to a wellness revolution 04:00 – How family illness shaped her fear of genetics—and her breakthrough 07:00 – The power of epigenetics: You’re not defined by your genes 09:00 – Why Alessandra became obsessed with genetics and leadership 12:00 – Understanding your DNA signature: Are you a CEO, Warrior, or Shooting Star? 15:00 – Red flag #1: Unresolved fatigue and what it means for leaders 18:00 – Red flag #2: Afternoon energy dips—blood glucose insights 22:00 – Practical tip: Use magnesium to calm the “CEO brain” and stop overthinking 26:00 – Creating a “landing strip” for your brain: Winding down as a leader 30:00 – The Shooting Star type: How to stabilise energy by cutting starches 34:00 – Why extreme self-care adds stress—and what to do instead 38:00 – The toxic influence of fear: How to filter out noise and focus on strength 42:00 – Women’s health: Why a little extra fat in perimenopause is protective 45:00 – Future-proofing your leadership: Sleep, glucose, and muscle mass for longevity 48:00 – Alessandra’s book: The DNA of Productivity—what to expect 51:00 – How to work with Alessandra: The DNA Discovery process 55:00 – Final thoughts: Play the long game for health and leadership 58:00 – Join the conversation: Share your wellness journey