#51 - Adam Drawwater - From Running on Empty to Showing Up Properly
Wed Feb 04 2026
When Adam Drawwater and I first spoke, he was successful on paper - running a thriving finance business, managing a growing team, and supporting a family with three young boys, including a newborn.
But under the surface?
He was knackered. Overweight. Struggling for energy. And quietly frustrated that he wasn’t showing up properly - at work or at home.
It wasn’t a crisis. But it wasn’t sustainable either.
Since then, Adam’s dropped 20kg, regained control, and reshaped how he leads - both professionally and personally.
In this episode, we cover:
Why high-functioning burnout is more common than you thinkHow Adam found clarity, structure, and progress without needing a full life overhaulWhy walking and small daily changes had a bigger impact than chasing perfectionThe real ROI of coaching - better decisions, better boundaries, and a calmer headWhat it means to be present - with work, kids, and yourself – when life’s full-onIf you’re in a similar place - doing well on paper but feeling flat, heavy, and stretched too thin - this one will hit home.
And if you want help finding that ever elusive balance - I can help.
Click below to find out more:
www.theone-percent.com
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When Adam Drawwater and I first spoke, he was successful on paper - running a thriving finance business, managing a growing team, and supporting a family with three young boys, including a newborn. But under the surface? He was knackered. Overweight. Struggling for energy. And quietly frustrated that he wasn’t showing up properly - at work or at home. It wasn’t a crisis. But it wasn’t sustainable either. Since then, Adam’s dropped 20kg, regained control, and reshaped how he leads - both professionally and personally. In this episode, we cover: Why high-functioning burnout is more common than you thinkHow Adam found clarity, structure, and progress without needing a full life overhaulWhy walking and small daily changes had a bigger impact than chasing perfectionThe real ROI of coaching - better decisions, better boundaries, and a calmer headWhat it means to be present - with work, kids, and yourself – when life’s full-onIf you’re in a similar place - doing well on paper but feeling flat, heavy, and stretched too thin - this one will hit home. And if you want help finding that ever elusive balance - I can help. Click below to find out more: www.theone-percent.com