Why So Many Top Performers Burn Out — And How to Stop It with Andrew Poles

In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Andrew Poles — executive coach, leadership strategist, and ultra-endurance athlete who’s coached over 10,000 leaders to grow sustainable, high-impact businesses without burning out.Andrew unpacks the idea of "dirty fuel" — the stress, self-doubt, and fear that drives many high achievers — and offers a powerful alternative rooted in neuroscience, empathy, and clean motivation.🔥 Why fear-fueled ambition leads to burnout (even at the top)🧠 How to switch from dirty to clean fuel — and sustain performance long-term👥 Why influence is about commitment, not being right🎯 How to lead through empathy without giving up accountability💬 The mindset shift that unlocks resilience, clarity, and creativityIf you’re scaling a company, leading a team, or simply trying to stay sane while driving change — this is your reset moment.Thanks for tuning in to Breakthrough Innovation! Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have feedback to share? Connect with us on Spotify or iTunes and leave us a review—we’d love to hear from you!