This week on The Tribe, we’re joined by Paul Budge — a coach who knows what it truly means to perform under pressure.
Originally from Tasmania and now based in Berlin, Paul’s journey began in the swimming pool as a national-level athlete. There, he experienced the intensity, discipline, and mental toughness required to compete at an elite level. Those lessons became the foundation of his next chapter — a decade in business leadership, where he learned how the same performance pressures show up in the corporate world.
But what makes Paul’s story truly inspiring is his decision to pivot from leading teams to empowering individuals. Today, he works with high performers — athletes, executives, and ambitious professionals — helping them turn pressure into focus, prevent burnout, and build a resilient mindset.
Paul combines science-backed strategies with his own real-world experience to help his clients unlock their full potential and create a life by design, not by default.
In this conversation, we explore:
💡 How to manage pressure and stay present in high-stakes environments
🔥 Why burnout often hides behind ambition — and how to prevent it
🧠 The neuroscience behind resilience and focus
🎯 Practical tools to perform at your best without losing balance
It’s an episode filled with insights for anyone striving to perform, grow, and lead sustainably.
Paul, it was a pleasure having you on The Tribe.
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