What does a sustainable performance coach do?

A sustainable performance coach helps high-achieving founders and students build systems and strategies for long-term performance without burnout. Ellyn Schinke diagnoses what's actually blocking performance before building anything — because motivation isn't the problem, design is.

What is the Heroics Economy?

The Heroics Economy is when a business only moves when the founder is in crisis mode — running on adrenaline instead of systems. It's a design problem, not a discipline problem. When heroics become the operating strategy, burnout is inevitable.

What is dependence by design in coaching?

Dependence by design is a coaching model built to keep clients paying rather than make them capable. Most coaching containers produce attachment instead of autonomy — the client feels supported inside the container but falls apart the moment they're on their own. Real coaching should make itself less necessary over time, not more.

What is the diagnostic-first methodology?

The diagnostic-first methodology means identifying what's actually blocking performance before building any solution. Most coaches sell generic frameworks to clients they've never assessed. Ellyn Schinke diagnoses the specific constraint first — whether that's a founder's business systems or a student's executive function — and builds the playbook around that.

What is Notion and why does it matter for founders?

Notion is an all-in-one productivity and automation app that can replace multiple disconnected tools in a founder's business. As a Notion Ambassador, Ellyn Schinke builds custom Notion systems for founders who need to get everything out of their head and into a structure that runs without them.

Does Coach Ellyn work with students as well as founders?

Yes. Ellyn Schinke works with both high-achieving founders and high-achieving students. The methodology is the same: diagnose what's blocking performance, build systems that fit how the person actually works, and create a sustainable path to long-term results. For students, this means academic tutoring, SAT and ACT prep, and executive function support.

What is work-life balance and why doesn't it work?

Work-life balance is a cultural frame that treats a structural load problem as a personal character flaw. It fails because it's vague by design — a standard you can never hit. The real model is load vs. resources: when your load exceeds your resources, the answer isn't better habits. It's reduce the load, increase the support, or redesign the system.

#55 - Redefining SUCCESS, Living in ABUNDANCE and DARING Daily ft. Sylvia Jagla

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Apr 30

Written By Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

So many of us really want to be successful in our lives. So we do what we think we “should” do to get there. Maybe we have all the outward trappings of success - the status, financial security, respect, etc. - but maybe we’re still not happy. That was exactly what today’s guest - Business & Leadership coach Sylvia Jagla - went through as well. In today’s episode, she tells us a bit about her story, about how she had to dig deep and redefine success on her terms. Along the way, she learned some amazing lessons, the power of abundance, and the importance of daring daily. Plus - she’s given us a special Growth Tribe BONUS! Head below for the link to get 100 Euros off on a Personal Growth Sailing Retreat in Croatia!

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT…

A little about Sylvia’s story
Finding corporate success and realizing that that success wasn’t hers
How to redefine success on your terms
Mindfulness, meditation and yoga and how they were so healing along her journey
The difference between abundance, gratitude and manifesting
What does it mean to Dare Daily and why is it SO pivotal in creating a life of your dreams

Resources in this episode:

Follow Sylvia Jagla- Instagram, podcast and website

“Those That Inspire” - Personal Growth Sailing Retreat in Croatia - Learn More Here and CLICK HERE for 100 Euros OFF on the Retreat! If you have questions, feel free to contact Sylvia at info@sylviajagla.com

Books and resources…

Brene Brown Resources - including her Ted Talks and all her books on Amazon
Conversations with God - click here

Ellyn Schinke | Head Coach, Tutor, & Notion Nerd

Sustainable performance coach, Notion Ambassador, and academic tutor helping high-achieving founders and students build systems and strategies for the long game. Founder of Coach Ellyn LLC and host of the Burnout-Proof Podcast.

https://www.coachellyn.com

#55 - Redefining SUCCESS, Living in ABUNDANCE and DARING Daily ft. Sylvia Jagla

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT…

Resources in this episode:

#56 - Why You're Losing Motivation

#54 - Leaning into RESISTANCE

Welcome to Coach Ellyn!