High Performance Happiness

Setting Boundaries, Managing Stress & Going Home Happy with Sean Smith

Brian Sharp Episode 9

Wonder how a global executive leader, elite triathlete and LinkedIn influencer optimizes his life for High Performance Happiness? Well, that’s exactly what we get to find out in this conversation with Sean Smith. I’ve been a fan of his content for some time now, but had a chance recently to meet him and found he was the real deal and perfect for our podcast - a truly humble high performer.

We cover everything from balancing perfectionism and performance to surviving burnout and setting boundaries. His unique background living, working and leading around the world combined with his true passion of helping leaders succeed by putting people first is as refreshing as it is relevant. If you are seeking clarity, a little motivation or some great insights into balancing high performance and happiness, you won’t want to miss this one!

Some of what we cover during the interview includes: 

  • Training to be a high performer
  • Defining success - how and why to get ultra clear on your goals
  • 4 steps to attacking any type of goal
  • How to get the right feedback, at the right time and receive it the right way
  • The secret to setting guilt-free boundaries for work/life balance
  • The importance of sleep and how to better prioritize for it
  • Morning routines, “Me Time”, and getting a good start


GUEST BIO - Sean Smith
Sean Smith is the New Installations Director for Schindler Lifts Singapore since 2018.

Previously Sean spent 5 years working for the Jardine Schindler Group in Jakarta, holding various roles starting as a project engineer and progressing to leading a division of the business there.

Being half Swiss and British, Sean also spent time in the Swiss Armed Forces where he served as Lieutenant.

Outside of work, Sean is also a passionate triathlete and has competed in Ironman 70.3 events qualifying for the world championships in 2021. 

Sean is passionate about helping the next generation of leaders succeed in the corporate world by putting their people first, allowing people to feel motivated to do their best work and go home happy at the end of the day.

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