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Sustainable Peak Performance & Finding Your Path with Nicolai Nielsen
Episode 238
Monday, 8 December, 2025
In this episode, we cover:Nicolai’s global journey across 11 countries and 10 years at McKinsey Why ambition can either propel you forward or trip you up The difference between wisdom and knowledge in career decisions How to move from “outside-in” expectations to “inside-out” self-authorship Nicolai’s three-part reflection framework: past, present, and future Why so many high performers feel stuck, and how to get unstuck Practical tools for sustainable peak performance (without losing your edge) The “future of work” that’s already here—and how to not miss the waveTimestamps (approx.)00:00 – 01:05 – Intro: Nicolai’s background, Potential Academy, and global journey 01:05 – 04:20 – Nonlinear paths, ambition, impatience, and learning patience as wisdom 04:20 – 07:00 – Where Nicolai’s ideal clients hang out and why online media is the new TV 07:00 – 12:17 – Big goals, Potential Academy’s vision, and helping people find their path 12:17 – 15:03 – Why so many of us feel stuck & the shift from outside-in to self-authored lives 15:03 – 19:50 – Sustainable peak performance, presence, cosmic perspective, and micro-practices 19:50 – 23:59 – Intuition, “feather–brick–truck” messages, and listening to your gut 23:59 – 26:04 – “Know your I before your why” and getting honest about trade-offs 26:04 – 28:58 – The future of work as a moving target and massive opportunity 28:58 – 29:04 – Where to find Nicolai and final thoughts About Nicolai NielsenNicolai Nielsen is a Danish-Chinese bestselling author, coach, and founder of Potential Academy. Born in Brazil and now living in Italy, he’s lived in 11 countries and spent 10 years with McKinsey & Company focusing on leadership and culture. Today, he helps ambitious individuals and leaders unlock sustainable peak performance and design lives that truly fit who they are.Website: www.nicolainielsen.com Potential Academy: www.potentialacademy.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaicn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolaicnielsen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolaichennielsen X (Twitter): https://x.com/nicolaicnielsenKey Questions(01:05) Can you share a little bit more about how you ended up where you are today?(02:00) Who are your ideal clients these days?(02:47) Okay, so why should I have patience in moving forward? Or when should I?(04:20) Where do you find your people? Where are they hanging out? How do you get in front of them?(05:21) Which channels do you like to be on?(07:00) What are some big goals you're looking to achieve in the next year or two?(08:05) So is Potential Academy, is it a group program or a one-on-one? How's that one laid out?(12:17) Why do you think so many of us are feeling stuck these days?(15:03) So amidst all of this confusion and muddle and stuff, how do you help us become the best version of ourselves?(18:23) How do you make sure that you can still focus on the flowers but yet not lose sight of your ambition and your goals?(19:50) What was the best advice that you have ever received?(22:40) What's the best advice you've ever given?(25:07) Is there anything that we haven't talked about yet that you'd like to touch on?(26:04) Can you give me an example?(28:28) Where can we learn more about you and what you do?Nicolai Nielsenwww.nicolainielsen.comwww.potentialacademy.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaicn/https://www.instagram.com/nicolaicnielsen/https://www.facebook.com/nicolaichennielsenhttps://x.com/nicolaicnielsenVirginia PurnellFunnel & Visibility SpecialistDistinct Digital Marketing(833) 762-5336virginia@distinctdigitalmarketing.comwww.distinctdigitalmarketing.com
