The Resilient Founders Lab

12 Sessions | Kick-Off October 25, 2025 | Portland, ME

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Fuel the Founder. Grow the Business.

 

Behind every thriving business is a high-performing human. The Resilient Founders Lab helps you build sustainable success by starting where performance begins: your body.

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This isn’t another productivity hack or business blueprint. It’s a science-backed, human-centered performance program built specifically for entrepreneurs who want to lead with clarity, energy, and staying power—without burning themselves out along the way.

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On October 25th, we’re kicking off our next session of The Resilient Founders Lab to help you build the physical and mental capacity to scale—without sacrificing yourself in the process. You'll walk away with the tools, structure, and support to lead with clarity, show up with more energy, and create the business (and life) you envisioned from the start.

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Why it matters

 

Too many entrepreneurs sacrifice their health in the

name of hustle—only to hit a wall in energy, focus, or motivation.
 

But here's the truth: your capacity is your most important asset.

When your body is undernourished, under-slept, and overstressed, it doesn't

matter how strong your strategy is—your performance suffers.

At OPTImind Labs, we focus on the human behind the business, giving founders the

tools to stay sharp, energized, and resilient through every stage of growth.​

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What You'll Gain

This isn’t just information. It’s a performance upgrade—from the inside out.

 

At OPTImind, we take a body-first approach to sustainable success.

You’ll learn how to train your body so your mind can perform at its peak.

This isn’t just self-care—it’s foundational performance training through movement,

nutrition, sleep, and stress resilience.

 

Here’s what that shift looks like:

• Boost cognitive function, creativity, and mental clarity so you can focus on the
  essential issues—even under pressure
   

• Strengthen focus, decision-making, and productivity by aligning daily habits with your physiology
   

• Increase energy and reduce burnout through routines that restore and replenish—not deplete
   

• Build systems that support your goals—and the human behind them
   

This is where science meets strategy—to help you go further, with more clarity and control.

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How it works:

 

The Resilient Founders Lab is a 12-session live program built for founders who want expert guidance, personal accountability, and a supportive community of high-performing entrepreneurs.

 

Here’s what you can expect:

• Live Group Sessions: Learn science-backed performance tools and strategies in real time with a cohort of like-minded founders.
   

• 1:1 Coaching: Get personalized guidance to adapt these tools to your unique goals, challenges, and lifestyle.
   

• Community & Connection: Join a network of driven entrepreneurs who understand the highs, lows, and growth phases of building something big.

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All participants receive:

• Our Founder's Performance Journal

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• Body-first performance habit tracker
   

• Tools to assess and refine your routines

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This isn’t just learning—it’s an actionable, body-first system designed to help you implement, refine, and thrive.
By the end of the 12 sessions, you’ll have a clear, science-driven playbook for sustainable energy, clarity, and momentum.

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Meet Your Facilitators

The Resilient Founders Lab is led by two professionals who bridge the gap between science and entrepreneurship:

 

Dr. Helen Harrod Clark
Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of OPTImind Labs, Helen brings deep expertise

in human performance, physiology, and behavior design. Her body-first approach helps founders

translate complex science into practical tools for sustainable success.

 

Terry Johnson
A strategic advisor and business optimization expert, Terry brings decades of experience

across startups and Fortune 500 companies. He helps founders simplify systems,

reduce friction, and build businesses that grow without sacrificing the human behind them.

 

 

Together, we guide each session with clarity, intention, and a shared belief: your business grows when you do.

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Who's it for:

 

This Lab is designed for founders who are ready to scale—without
sacrificing themselves in the process.

 

It’s for you if:

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• You’re building or growing your business and feel like your own bandwidth
  is the bottleneck
   

• You’re tired of burnout cycles and want a smarter, more sustainable way to perform
   

• You want science-backed tools you can adapt to your unique physiology and goals
   

• You know that your health, energy, and clarity are critical to your company’s success
   

• You’re ready to lead with intention and shape the business (and life) you set out to create

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Creating something meaningful starts with one thing: supporting the system that powers it—you.

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Why It’s Different:

 

Most programs treat stress, burnout, and energy loss like mindset issues alone. We know better.
The Resilient Founders Lab is built on a body-first approach—because peak performance starts with your physiology.
We translate complex science into practical tools so you can fuel your body, sharpen your mind, and show up at your best—not just today, but in pursuit of bringing your long-term vision to life.
When you care for the human behind the business, the business thrives.

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You are your business’s most important asset.

Invest in the system that powers it.

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What We'll Cover

 

Our sessions will operate over 12,  90 minute sessions scheduled on Saturdays between October and January. We know life (and business) doesn’t stop during the holidays. That’s why this program is designed with built-in flexibility—including structured breaks and support to help you stay consistent without burning out.

 

Over our 12 live sessions, we’ll cover topics like stress optimization, time clarity, sleep, nutrition, movement, mindset, leadership communication, and creating a performance-driven work environment—without burning out the human behind the business.​

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Join the Resilient Founders Lab and create the foundation that supports long-term performance—for your business and your body.

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