Sustaining Human Performance and Wellbeing in an AI Era with Tim Borys
Fri Feb 06 2026
Bob Pulver is joined by Tim Borys, a leader who wears many hats across executive coaching, workplace wellbeing, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. Drawing on Tim’s journey from elite athletics to advising leaders and organizations, the conversation explores sustainable human performance, burnout, adaptability, and leadership in times of constant change. Together, Bob and Tim examine why human-centric thinking is more critical than ever as AI reshapes work—and how individuals and organizations can thrive without losing sight of wellbeing, purpose, and agency.
Keywords
Tim Borys, Fresh Group, workplace wellbeing, human performance, burnout, executive coaching, leadership, adaptability, AI and work, human-centric AI, WRKdefined Podcast Network, Elevate Your AIQ
Takeaways
Sustainable performance requires focusing on human fundamentals like rest, recovery, and mindset
High-performing corporate cultures often neglect wellbeing until burnout occurs
Adaptability and learning are the most critical skills for thriving amid AI-driven change
Leadership and communication skills will be essential for managing both people and AI agents
Human performance, leadership, and business strategy must be addressed together
AI should augment—not replace—human agency and critical thinking
Quotes
“Corporate high performers seem to think the rules of human performance don’t apply to them.”
“Work sucks for a lot of people—and it doesn’t have to.”
“Every human has a human operating system, and most people never optimize it.”
“Adaptability is the number one human skill for thriving.”
“As technology becomes more powerful, the human side matters even more.”
Chapters
00:02 Welcome and introduction
00:43 Tim’s journey from elite athletics to executive coaching
02:39 Applying human performance principles to corporate work
04:32 Burnout, sleep, and sustainable performance
07:22 Human potential and wellbeing at work
09:05 The human operating system
12:06 Human-centric AI and the cost of efficiency
14:12 Adaptability, learning, and future skills
18:06 Fear, uncertainty, and career resilience
23:10 Leadership skills for managing AI agents
29:49 Performance-managing AI and responsible use
36:29 Frontline leaders vs. executive perspectives
43:52 Mindset, perception, and human agency
47:27 Personal AI tools and experimentation
51:30 The Working Well podcast and closing
Tim Borys: https://timborys.com/
Working Well podcast: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/the-working-well-podcast
For advisory work and marketing inquiries:
Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver
Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com
Substack: https://elevateyouraiq.substack.com
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Bob Pulver is joined by Tim Borys, a leader who wears many hats across executive coaching, workplace wellbeing, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. Drawing on Tim’s journey from elite athletics to advising leaders and organizations, the conversation explores sustainable human performance, burnout, adaptability, and leadership in times of constant change. Together, Bob and Tim examine why human-centric thinking is more critical than ever as AI reshapes work—and how individuals and organizations can thrive without losing sight of wellbeing, purpose, and agency. Keywords Tim Borys, Fresh Group, workplace wellbeing, human performance, burnout, executive coaching, leadership, adaptability, AI and work, human-centric AI, WRKdefined Podcast Network, Elevate Your AIQ Takeaways Sustainable performance requires focusing on human fundamentals like rest, recovery, and mindset High-performing corporate cultures often neglect wellbeing until burnout occurs Adaptability and learning are the most critical skills for thriving amid AI-driven change Leadership and communication skills will be essential for managing both people and AI agents Human performance, leadership, and business strategy must be addressed together AI should augment—not replace—human agency and critical thinking Quotes “Corporate high performers seem to think the rules of human performance don’t apply to them.” “Work sucks for a lot of people—and it doesn’t have to.” “Every human has a human operating system, and most people never optimize it.” “Adaptability is the number one human skill for thriving.” “As technology becomes more powerful, the human side matters even more.” Chapters 00:02 Welcome and introduction 00:43 Tim’s journey from elite athletics to executive coaching 02:39 Applying human performance principles to corporate work 04:32 Burnout, sleep, and sustainable performance 07:22 Human potential and wellbeing at work 09:05 The human operating system 12:06 Human-centric AI and the cost of efficiency 14:12 Adaptability, learning, and future skills 18:06 Fear, uncertainty, and career resilience 23:10 Leadership skills for managing AI agents 29:49 Performance-managing AI and responsible use 36:29 Frontline leaders vs. executive perspectives 43:52 Mindset, perception, and human agency 47:27 Personal AI tools and experimentation 51:30 The Working Well podcast and closing Tim Borys: https://timborys.com/ Working Well podcast: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/the-working-well-podcast For advisory work and marketing inquiries: Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com Substack: https://elevateyouraiq.substack.com