The Executive Edge Podcast with Alex Mearns - Episode 3: Balancing Business & Health: Secrets to Lasting Vitality at Any Age

In this episode of The Executive Edge Podcast, I sit down with Levitise Executive Coach, Darren Brunton, to explore how he maintains exceptional energy and vitality in his 60s while balancing multiple businesses, travel, fitness and family. Darren shares his insights on using exercise as a creative and business catalyst, and reconnecting with childhood passions to reignite energy.

Darren also offers practical tips for transitioning out of corporate life with purpose. Whether you're looking to boost your energy, find balance or gain a new perspective on success, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you thrive at any age.

💡 Exercise fuels creativity and business growth

“…exercise isn’t just physical. It’s my creativity engine, my business fuel.”

🔥 Reignite your energy through childhood passions

Darren’s key to longevity? “Passions from childhood aren’t just hobbies. They’re vitality sources.”

💼 Stress, reframed

With a background in military life, Darren’s perspective on “real stress” has transformed his approach to business challenges.

🗝️ Leaving corporate life: practical advice from experience

Darren shares his tips for a purpose-driven transition out of corporate, putting impact over security.

🎯 Darren’s top 3 health tips for lasting energy and high performance

Tune in to hear Darren’s approach to health without the need for trends or fads.

Introduction & Background

• 00:00 - Meet Darren Brunton: thriving in business, health and life
• 1:44 - The secret to Darren’s endless vitality - mindset, diet & more

Mindset & Discipline

• 4:19 - How his exercise routine fuels creativity and boosts business
• 7:50 - Forced discipline in fitness as an entrepreneurial superpower

Finding Purpose & Passion

• 8:50 - Alex’s thoughts on ikigai and reconnecting with childhood passions
• 10:05 - Has Darren truly found his purpose? Exploring his ikigai
• 12:44 - Turning your passion project into profits - is it possible?

Military Life & Business Lessons

• 13:38 - Lessons from the battlefield: how real stress reframes life
• 15:50 - From military life to business success - Darren’s journey

Coaching & Advice for Entrepreneurs

• 19:40 - Uncovering blind spots - Darren’s approach to executive growth
• 27:15 - Leaving corporate life? Darren’s 5 key tips for success

Health & Fitness Tips

• 30:40 - Darren’s top 3 health tips for high energy and vitality
• 34:15 - The truth about running as exercise for older adults

Conclusion

• 38:45 - Final thoughts and takeaways from Alex and Darren

Whether you’re seeking more energy, balancing business and health, or exploring how coaching can elevate your performance, this episode is for you.

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I'm thrilled to share Darren's remarkable journey with you! What part of his story resonated most? Have you navigated similar challenges in your career? Drop a comment below – I'd love to hear your thoughts! And don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube here to catch more inspiring stories like Darren’s!