Passion vs Performance: Finding the Balance with Ashleigh Wallace & Kate Prince

What Does It Take To Win?

How do high-performance environments in sports and business balance the relentless pursuit of success with the well-being of the individuals who drive them? In this episode, we explore the intersection of passion, performance, and sustainability.
Ashleigh Wallace, Director of Performance Support at British Equestrian, leads the way in high-performance sport with a focus on athlete health, well-being, and sustainable success. With over 20 years of experience across multiple disciplines, she has played a key role in shaping strategies that optimise performance while prioritising athlete welfare.
Kate Prince, Founder and CEO of Ancient + Brave, has built a mission-driven wellness brand that blends sustainability, innovation, and high-performance culture. With a background in law and media, she has rapidly scaled Equi London into a leading force in the industry, creating a business that champions well-being while maintaining a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
From navigating leadership transitions to balancing the drive for excellence with team well-being, we uncover what makes great leaders successful in both business and sport. We discuss how to foster a culture of growth, where failure is seen as a learning opportunity and passion is harnessed without burnout.
We also examine performance beyond just physical effort, considering emotional resilience, recovery, and availability. Kate and Ashleigh share insights on recognising individual needs within a team and offer practical advice on creating a balanced, sustainable high-performance culture. Drawing on experiences from elite sports, they reflect on how businesses can adopt similar approaches to optimise both team success and individual well-being.

What Does It Take To Win is produced by Urban Podcasts.