She Was Burning Out — Until She Rebuilt Her Business Around Clarity & Calm

In this first episode of Power Movers, Roy sits down with Ailsa — a creative entrepreneur, fitness instructor, and wellness advocate — to explore how she rebuilt her business from the edge of burnout using wellness practices, business operating systems, and AI tools.

This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience.

You’ll hear how Ailsa restructured her schedule, embraced the BOS model, simplified her marketing using AI, and prioritized breathwork and cold exposure to build both resilience and clarity.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin and know something has to change, this episode is your call to action.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

- How burnout showed up in Ailsa’s life and how she made space to breathe

- How business operating systems (BOS) helped create structure and alignment

- The power of AI in freeing up time for creative and strategic work

- How cold exposure, breathwork, and wellness routines fuel sustainable success

- What it means to build a business that supports your life — not steals from it

Chapters & Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro

2:01 – Meet Ailsa

5:31 – The Importance of Community

9:01 – BOS Basics (Roles, rocks, and real-world clarity)

25:01 – Meetings That Matter

40:01 – Breathwork & Cold Exposure

55:01 – AI as a Game-Changer

1:10:01 – Core Values in Action

1:20:01 – Wrap-Up

Key takeaways:

- BOS frameworks reduce chaos and improve delegation

- Wellness practices fuel focus, performance, and longevity

- AI tools like ChatGPT, scheduling automations, and content planning streamline your time

- Living by core values makes growth feel aligned

- Community and coaching bring accountability and clarity

Resources mentioned:

- Traction by Gino Wickman

- The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch

- Ninety.io

- ChatGPT

- Project Planning AI

- Breathwork and cold exposure practices

- Roy’s mentor Dean

Want to reclaim your time and clarity? Take the free FitCheck at www.allthepower.co.uk — a short clarity tool to assess your time, energy, and systems. Then join the tribe of business owners building smarter.

Connect with Roy & Ailsa

Connect with Roy Castleman:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roycastleman
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthepoweruk
• Email: roy@allthepower.co.uk

Connect with Ailsa:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ailsa_petchey
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ailsa-petchey-278b364/
• Website: https://www.whiteonblue.net/

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. Please consult a professional advisor or coach before making business decisions.