Most coaching for leader or workplace effectiveness is focused on the mental aspects: developing perspective, emotional intelligence, projecting positivity, etc.β€”all worthy topics. However, there are also physical aspects that should not be ignored and that cannot be compensated for with sole focus on the mental game.

Just like a person cannot out-train a poor diet, a person cannot out-think poor performance habits. The basics of good self-care (nutrition, movement, and recovery) go a long way in supporting great habits that translate to excellent performance at work. The best coaching in the world will be largely useless for someone who is sleep-deprived, un-exercised, or fueling on soda and granola bars.