Dare to be Different with Craig White
Delve into the stories of sporting champions, corporate visionaries, and everyday parents who redefine leadership.
In each episode, I explore the journeys of leaders who have undergone profound transformations, emerging stronger and wiser. From overcoming challenges to embracing change, our guests share insights and lessons learned along their paths to success.
Tune in and discover what it takes to lead with authenticity and courage in every aspect of life.
Dare to be Different with Craig White
S2E8: Jeremy Bettle - Why Men Burn Out at the Top
From the outside, Jeremy Bettle had it all — a high-profile career in elite sport, working with some of the world’s most successful athletes and organisations. But behind the scenes, he was running on empty.
In this episode, Jeremy shares the quiet crisis that brought him to a breaking point, and the path he took to rebuild a life rooted in presence, truth, and vitality.
We talk about:
- The cost of performing and pushing for too long
- Why success without meaning leads to burnout
- Letting go of identity and walking into the unknown
- The medicine in movement, men’s work, and Peru
- What it means to build a life from the inside out
This is a conversation about what happens when men stop chasing and start feeling — and the freedom that follows.
The Build-up to Burnout
- Jeremy’s rise through elite sport and performance coaching
- The moment he realised success wasn’t enough
- How professional ambition can become emotional suppression
Breaking the Pattern
- The physical and emotional signals he could no longer ignore
- Walking away from what looked like a dream job
- The fear and freedom of not knowing what’s next
Reconnection and Recovery
- Why movement, breathwork and brotherhood became vital
- Insights from ICONIC and the Peru men’s retreat
- Letting go of roles, pressure, and performance
A New Way of Living
- Learning to listen to the body
- Rebuilding from purpose, not pressure
- What high performers need to hear — and unlearn