Ep.86 – The CEO as Chief Energy Officer
Mich Bondesio explores how redefining the CEO as Chief Energy Officer helps leaders reduce burnout, boost creativity, and future-proof teams in today’s changing world of work.
Episode 86 Summary – Season 14.3
Published: 24 September 2025
In this episode of Creating Cadence, Mich Bondesio explores a bold reframe of leadership: the CEO as Chief Energy Officer.
We’re living in a time of rapid change, where outdated leadership models are fuelling burnout, disengagement, and high turnover. What if the true role of a leader today is not just to direct and execute, but to steward the energy, creativity, and resilience that drive sustainable success?
Mich unpacks why energy is the new currency of work, covering:
The four dimensions of energy (physical, emotional, mental, creative).
How energy stewardship boosts wellbeing, performance, and innovation.
Real-world examples of progressive businesses already rewriting the rules of work.
Three actionable ways leaders can start cultivating healthier rhythms and more resilient cultures.
Whether you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or team leader, this episode will inspire you to lead with cadence, clarity, and care.
Transcript – Episode 86
Links Mentioned
- Podcast Sponsor Offer: Get 20% off Magic Mind productivity shots and 48% off subscriptions with my magic code “MICH20”. Head to magicmind.com/MICH20
- Mich’s Substack: creatingcadence.substack.com
- Cadence Masterclasses: October Sessions – Book on Eventbrite
Creating Cadence Podcast episodes referenced:
- Episode 84: Introduction – Rewriting the Rules of Work
Real World Examples:
- Hubspot – Culture in Review
- Patagonia – Social Responsibility
- Mindvalley – About
Reports & Resources Referenced:
- Gallup – State of the Global Workplace 2025
- Deloitte – GenZ + Milliennial Survey 2025
- Gallup – Wellbeing Report
- Amy Edmondson – Article on Psychological Safety
