About Thriving Minds
Success in Business, Sport, and Life Begins with a Thriving Mind
I’m Mike Pascoe, founder of Thriving Minds. For over 20 years, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people thrive—whether they’re leading teams, competing as athletes, or seeking balance in their lives. Through personal challenges, including injuries and burnout, I discovered that managing energy—not just effort—is the key to sustainable success.
This realization became the foundation of my work. Whether coaching athletes, consulting for businesses, or supporting individuals, I help people balance stress and recovery, build resilience, and thrive holistically across business, sport, and life.
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From Struggles to Insights
In 2002, I started competing in endurance sports, driven by a passion to excel. But injuries and burnout soon disrupted my progress. By 2006, a serious injury forced me to reevaluate my approach—not just to training, but to life. I realized that success isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about recovering smarter.
This lesson reshaped my career. As a coach and wellness strategist, I saw the same patterns everywhere: burnout, lack of recovery, and unsustainable effort. Whether in the boardroom, on the field, or in daily life, the solution was clear—mastering the balance of effort and recovery leads to resilience and long-term success.
The Thriving Minds Philosophy
Everything I do is grounded in the belief that energy is our most valuable resource. Whether you’re managing teams, training for competition, or striving for personal growth, balancing stress and recovery is essential. My approach integrates energy management and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness to help people thrive holistically.
Key Principles:
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Energy Drives Success: Thriving requires managing and replenishing energy, not just expending effort.
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Stress Can Be Growth: When paired with intentional recovery, stress becomes a tool for resilience and performance.
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Whole-Person Wellness: Thriving involves addressing all dimensions of life—physical, emotional, professional, and beyond.
Thriving in Business, Sport, and Life
The challenges of business, sport, and life are interconnected, and so are the solutions. Thriving Minds helps people unlock their potential across all areas by addressing the whole person and building resilience.
In Business
I help leaders and teams create resilient, recovery-focused cultures that prioritize energy renewal. By fostering mental well-being, organizations can prevent burnout, increase engagement, and sustain long-term success.
In Sport
As an athlete and coach, I know that peak performance comes from balancing effort with recovery. My holistic approach helps athletes achieve their goals while maintaining mental and physical well-being.
In Life
I support individuals in aligning their goals with their values, recovering from burnout, and thriving across the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Together, we’ll build resilience and lasting balance.
Why Choose Thriving Minds?
My personal and professional experience has shaped every aspect of Thriving Minds. I’ve:
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Guided athletes to recover from injuries and reach new heights.
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Helped leaders create resilient workplace cultures that thrive.
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Supported individuals in overcoming burnout and achieving balance.
Through years of experience, I’ve seen what works—and I’m here to share those strategies with you. Whether you’re seeking success in business, sport, or life, we’ll work together to create a Thriving Mind.
