The Mind–Body Advantage: Adrian Alberts of Leo Rising Consulting

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Adrian Alberts, founder of Leo Rising Consulting, to explore his unconventional journey from finance and military fitness instruction into high-performance and leadership coaching. Adrian shares how his background in investing, physical training, and sports psychology shaped a holistic philosophy that treats the mind and body as a single operating system—challenging the traditional divide between mental performance and physical discipline.The conversation dives into Adrian’s work with elite performers, founders, and leadership teams, unpacking themes of intensity, resistance, and long-term growth. He explains his highly bespoke coaching approach, the psychology behind high achievers, and why discomfort is essential for progress. Adrian also reflects on the realities of building a coaching business today, including the rise of AI, filtering for committed clients, and adapting one’s worldview as new information emerges—offering thoughtful insights on resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance in an ever-changing world.Connect with Adrian Alberts: 🔗 LinkedIn: Adrian Alberts 🔗 X (Twitter): @leorisingco 🌐 Website: https://www.leorising.consulting