Feel like the world is asking more than you can give?
Unlock sustainable energy and razor sharp focus - the foundations of lasting high performance.
You've optimised your routines, your tools, your environment. But if you haven't trained your nervous system to meet resistance without folding, you're leaving your most powerful performance variable untouched.
We turn the resistance into your edge.
“Without Rich, I do not believe I would have won my second World Title”
– Richard Thompson, 2x Ultraman World Champion
You know how to grind.
You’ve built success through sheer effort. But the cost is mounting:
> Dips in energy at the wrong moments
> A mind that won’t slow down
> Recovery that never quite restores
> A creeping sense of disconnection
This isn’t burnout - it’s energy mismanagement.
And no supplement, biohack, or motivational quote will fix it until you develop an intelligent relationship with resistance.
That's where nervous system training comes in—the missing piece between effort and sustainable output.
The Res//stance Lab approach
What we offer: One-on-one coaching and immersive experiences designed to train your nervous system for sustainable high performance.
Who it's for: Executives, founders, and elite performers who've optimised everything else but still suspect something fundamental is missing.
How it works: Personalised protocols around breathwork, stress regulation, mindset and recovery—tailored to your specific patterns and demands, refined as your capacity grows.
Why it matters: Your nervous system is the operating system for energy, focus, and resilience. Optimise it, and everything else you've built starts working better.
"My sleep, workouts, health, and ability to deal with stressful situations have all improved. I now incorporate Rich’s training into my daily routine." — Eric Johnson, Lend Lease
How we work
1:1 Performance Coaching
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We understand the unique demands of high-performance environments. Through regular one-on-one sessions, we assess your current state, identify performance barriers, and develop tailored strategies to optimise your mental, physical, and operational capacity. Using evidence-based techniques, we help you build resilience, sharpen decision-making under pressure, and sustain peak performance over time. Sessions can be conducted in person or remotely, adapting to your schedule and operational requirements.
Workshops & Immersions
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Our group experiences bring together teams for intensive, transformational sessions designed to reset collective energy and strengthen organisational culture. Led by specialists in performance psychology, breathwork, movement, and recovery science, these workshops combine practical skill-building with immersive exercises that create lasting behavioral change. Whether it's a half-day workshop or a multi-day immersion, we tailor the content to your team's specific challenges—from burnout prevention to enhancing collaboration under stress. Participants leave with immediately applicable tools and a renewed sense of shared purpose and capability.
Recovery Protocol Design
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We create customised recovery systems specifically engineered for individuals and teams operating in chronically high-stress environments. Our protocols integrate sleep optimisation, nervous system regulation, nutrition strategies, and strategic rest periods tailored to your operational rhythm. Whether deployed on-site at your facility or delivered remotely with virtual support, these routines are designed to be practical and sustainable within demanding schedules. The result is improved cognitive function, reduced injury risk, faster recovery between high-intensity periods, and sustained performance without burnout.
At Res//stance Lab, we train the full system — body, breath, and brain.
Meet the founder: Rich Burrows
High-performance coach. Breathwork specialist. Orchestrator of energy and focus.
Rich has trained elite athletes, executives, and teams across sport, business, and education.
He’s led national and international workshops, private immersions, and partnered with organisations like the FBI, Queensland Police and Surf Life Saving Australia.
His methods blend science, intuition, and a deep understanding of how the body really adapts to stress.
“My mission is to help you stop fighting resistance — and start aligning with it.”
Real Impact
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Richard Thompson
2 x Ultraman Triathlon World Champion
“Rich has been absolutely critical to my success. From understanding the body’s responses to stress, to developing a high performance mindset particularly under challenging conditions … Without him, I do not believe I would have won my second world title. Couldn’t recommend working with Rich highly enough.”
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Virginia Corpus-McDermott
Founder, Movement Vitality
“The best thing about Rich is that as he evolves, we evolve. He has led many sessions for us and each one is slightly different from the last - more nuanced and impactful each time. Rich has had such a profound effect on Movement Vitality’s community and we are so incredibly grateful for his time and knowledge.”
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Dan Newton
Founder & CEO, My First Gym
"Ever since meeting Rich, I have felt compelled to listen and learn. He has a gift to give the world around training mindset and building a rich / rewarding life. For anyone looking to harness the power of a strong mindset, living with purpose and or exploring high performance I would highly recommend keeping Rich close."
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Louise McCuiag
Head of Flinders Discovery Institute, Matthew Flinders Anglican College"Richard provides practical insight to senior students on how they can best recognise and manage the impact of stress through simple breathing strategies. His own professional journey is inspiring for young people. He provides a perfect mix of practical activities and information on stress."
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Chris Armatas
Financial Controller, Your Reformer
“I have dealt with anxiety for most of my life. Rich’s workshops provided me with the insight to explore the power of the breath and cold water exposure.
It has truly been life changing and is now an integral part of my health and well‑being.”
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Erin Louis
Chief Administrative Officer, Post Sentence Authority
Rich provided excellent professional development for my team last year. We needed to work through managing stress and building resilience within an unrelenting work environment. The tools provided by Rich have been invaluable over the last 12 months. If you need to build resilience and manage stressful situations in your workplace have a look at what Rich does.
Lean in. Rise Above.
You were made for more. Not more stress, but more capacity. Ready to embrace the resistance?
Contact Us
To learn more about private coaching, public workshops and seminars or corporate keynotes and events please send us a message below.