Performance, Resilience & Leadership with Simon Jeffries

In this inspiring episode of The Uncharted Podcast, Simon Jeffries, former Special Forces operator and co-founder of The Natural Edge, shares his transformative journey from military service to becoming a mindset and performance coach for high-achieving business leaders. Drawing from his years with the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service (SBS), Simon unpacks lessons on resilience, leadership, and the power of self-awareness.

The conversation begins with Simon’s early career, where he served eight years in the military, including three tours in Afghanistan. Driven by a desire to reclaim control over his time, Simon left the forces and ventured into the corporate world. However, dissatisfaction with the lack of purpose and alignment led him to a series of entrepreneurial experiments, including several business failures that forced him to reflect and recalibrate.

Simon shares how hitting rock bottom—living with his business partner on a small farm and earning just £400 a month—became the catalyst for creating The Natural Edge. Focused on helping business leaders overcome stress, align their vision, and achieve sustainable success, Simon emphasizes that mindset is a trainable skill set. He highlights the importance of daily habits, personal standards, and learning to let go of self-limiting beliefs.

The episode dives into actionable strategies for developing self-leadership, embracing discomfort, and refining focus to unlock potential. Simon discusses the significance of focusing on the “average Tuesday,” explaining how day-to-day fulfillment is key to long-term happiness and success.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from societal expectations, realign their priorities, and lead with authenticity. Simon’s raw honesty and powerful insights offer a roadmap for turning failure into opportunity and building a life of purpose, resilience, and peak performance.