Are you running on empty, pushing through exhaustion, and waiting for a reset that never comes? What if you could take control of your energy instead of letting life drain it?

In this episode of The InPowered Life Podcast, we’re joined by Erin King, one of the world's leading experts on personal energy management. Erin shares groundbreaking insights from her research with 10,000+ people on what truly fuels high performers—not just in business, but in life.

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ Why your energy—not your time—is your most valuable resource
✔️ The 5 energy types and how to identify yours
✔️ The hidden cost of pushing too hard and how to pre-charge before burnout
✔️ The simple daily shifts that high-energy people use to stay vibrant
✔️ How to reclaim your power by managing energy-draining people and situations

Ready to stop running on fumes and start thriving? Listen now to discover the science-backed strategies to elevate your energy and life satisfaction.

🔗 Take Erin's free Energy Exam: theenergyexam.com

🔗 Visit Erin's website: erinking.com

🔗 Follow Erin on Instagram: @mrs.erin.king

Key Takeaways:

• Energy management is more important than time management—without energy, time is useless.
  
   
• High-energy individuals don’t avoid energy drainers; they know how to counteract them.
  
   
• Pre-charging beats recharging—don’t wait until you’re burnt out to refuel.
  
   
• Your personal energy type determines how you regain power—knowing it helps you structure your day.
  
   
• Energy is contagious—your presence can shift an entire room’s energy, for better or worse.
  
   

Key Quotes:

🔹 “Your energy is your currency. Manage it like your bank account.” – Erin King
🔹 “More effort doesn’t always mean more energy. The key is to manage your energy better, not just do more.” – Erin King
🔹 “Pre-charge your energy before you drain it. Don’t wait for exhaustion to take over.” – Erin King
🔹 “The world responds more to your energy than your effort.” – Erin King

Resources & Links:

• Join The InPowered Life Community - https://rudiriekstins.com/community
• Buy your copy of "The Universe is Hiring: Discover the Role You Were Born to Fill" - https://a.co/d/cJpXKCE
• Connect on IG: @rudiriekstins @annistonblairriekstins
• Find Rudi and Anniston online @ www.rudiriekstins.com and www.annistonriekstins.com

Chapters:
[00:00] Welcome & Intro to Erin King

[02:00] Erin’s Wake-Up Call: Collapsing from Burnout

[06:45] The Shift from Surviving to Thriving

[10:30] The Science of Energy Management

[14:00] The 5 Energy Types & How to Identify Yours

[20:15] Why Pre-Charging Beats Recharging

[27:00] The Top Energy Drainers You Need to Avoid

[32:50] How to Manage Energy in Business & Leadership

[39:00] Practical Strategies for Energy Optimization

[50:00] Final Advice: How to Start Shifting Your Energy Today

[56:00] Where to Find Erin & Take the Energy Exam