From Professional Athlete to Entrepreneur with Jane Kupkowski

Phoenix Prosperity Podcast

In this episode, Tim Fergestad is joined by Jane Kupkowski—entrepreneur, physiologist, and former professional ultra-endurance athlete. Jane shares how her early academic and athletic achievements paved the way for a unique path through leadership, global consulting, and deep personal impact.

Jane opens up about her experience working with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and universities—often stepping in during pivotal moments like restructures or mergers. She explains how mindset, mental focus, and servant leadership are key to building resilience and success in any role.

From racing alongside David Goggins to supervising teams in Japan for a decade, Jane brings a unique blend of high-performance thinking, international experience, and emotional intelligence to her work. She also shares a touching story about helping transform a colleague’s life, underscoring the power of belief and mentorship.

What You'll Learn:

• How elite athletic training shapes leadership and business thinking

• The role of mindset in overcoming fear and professional transition

• Why adaptability and humility are critical in cross-cultural leadership

• A powerful real-life story of belief and personal transformation

• Jane’s next chapter in health, beauty, and brand consulting

------------------------------------------------ Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!