1 minute
18 July 2025

Episode 21 – Burnout Boxing & Building – with Russell Harrison, CEO of Spartans Boxing Gym

Formative

What happens when a corporate leader hits rock bottom — and decides to rebuild through movement, mindset, and muscle?

In this raw and inspiring episode, I sit down with Russell Harrison, CEO of Spartans Boxing Club, to unpack his journey from burnout in the boardroom to leading a fast-growing fitness brand with global ambitions.

We explore:

🧠 The mental health battles Russell faced and what helped him survive

🥊 Why showing up to the gym (even when broken) was the turning point

💼 How he scaled Spartans into an inclusive, community-led movement

🔁 The leadership lessons he’s learned from the ring — and how they apply to business

Whether you’re a founder, fighter, or someone navigating your own turning point, this episode is a reminder that grit beats glamour, and that transformation doesn’t always look like success on paper.

🎧 Listen now – and if it hits home, share it with someone who needs to hear it.