Episode 45

Fueling Success with Megan Poczekaj

Published on: 21st December, 2023

Amy sits down with entrepreneur and dietician Megan Poczekaj on today’s Performance Mindset Podcast. Megan is a nutrition expert who teaches entrepreneurs and high achievers how to enhance their productivity and performance through proper nutrition. She is also the author of The Optimized Life: A Nutrition Guide for Entrepreneurs and the co-host of the Nutrition Awareness podcast.

In her book, Megan shares her personal journey, which began with extreme dieting during college to maintain a low-calorie intake. Her expertise has been shared in the Orlando Sentinel, Entrepreneur Magazine, and Huffington Post, and she’s also been featured on television and radio programs, sharing her knowledge of diet and nutrition.


In this episode, you’ll hear:


  1. Megan Poczekaj’s realization of the importance of nutrition as a high school athlete.
  2. The difference between a dietician and a nutritionist and the requirements a dietician must meet to practice.
  3. What Megan experienced with patients in the hospital who waited too long to see a dietician to change the trajectory of their health.
  4. Her decision to start her own business in 2011 after working in a hospital and how grassroots marketing helped her get off the ground.
  5. The steps Megan took to learn how to coach her clients effectively.
  6. Why nutrition is more about mindset--not the broccoli--and the value in listening to what your body is telling you.
  7. How the way you view self-care and exercise post-kids changes.
  8. Megan’s book, The Optimized Life, and what she hopes her readers will gain from it.
  9. The podcast Megan co-hosts Kait Richardson called Nutrition Awareness.
  10. The most important thing to her success is why a good support system is invaluable.
  11. The lesson Megan learned from her father when he lost his job and started a business to get by.


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Connect with Megan Poczekaj:

Orlando Dietician website

Nutritional Awareness website

Podcast

LinkedIn

Instagram

The Optimized Life book

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes


Social Media

On today's episode dropping at http://performancemindset.show, Amy sits down with entrepreneur, dietician, author, and podcast host Megan Poczekaj. Megan is a nutrition expert teaching entrepreneurs and high achievers how to enhance their productivity through proper nutrition. Tune in to hear Megan's journey, the importance of mindset in nutrition, and the lessons she learned from her father's entrepreneurial spirit. #PerformanceMindset #Nutrition #Entrepreneurship #MindsetOptimization

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About the Podcast

The Performance Mindset Show
Insights for high performers in business, leadership, and real estate.
The Performance Mindset Show is where high achievers come to grow. Hosted by commercial real estate advisor, entrepreneur, and author Amy Calandrino, each episode dives into the habits, strategies, and stories that help leaders think bigger, perform better, and build meaningful success in business and life.

Amy sits down with trailblazers across commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, investing, health, and personal development to uncover how they overcame obstacles, scaled their impact, and created lives built on intention. These conversations are honest, inspiring, and filled with practical insights you can apply immediately.

Whether you're a business owner, creator, investor, or someone who wants to operate at a higher level, this show will help you strengthen your mindset, sharpen your skills, and stay focused on what matters most.

If you want to grow, you’re in the right place.

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Amy Calandrino

Amy Calandrino, SIOR, CCIM, is a Director at Cushman & Wakefield with deep experience representing small and mid-sized businesses, family enterprises, and private investors throughout Central Florida and beyond. She is known for being a thoughtful listener, a creative problem-solver, and a strategic advisor who helps clients make informed decisions that support both their business goals and long-term wealth creation.

With a career rooted in guiding entrepreneurs and families through pivotal real estate moments, Amy brings clarity, structure, and actionable strategy to every assignment. She has completed hundreds of transactions across office, flex, and retail properties, and clients rely on her strong command of market trends, valuations, and space needs particularly within Winter Park and Greater Orlando. Her experience is backed by the SIOR and CCIM designations, reflecting her commitment to expertise and excellence in the industry.

In addition to her advisory work, Amy is the author of From Perfect to Real: Ditch Perfection, Shift Your Mindset, and Thrive on Your Terms, where she shares her SPORT Success System® for high performance. She is also the host of The Performance Mindset Show, a podcast featuring candid conversations with leaders in business, real estate, and entrepreneurship.

Committed to strengthening her community, Amy co-founded the Calandrino Foundation with her husband, Phil, to equip youth with the skills and mindset needed for entrepreneurship and financial empowerment. She also serves on the Park Avenue District Board in Winter Park.

Amy lives in Central Florida with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys golf, running, and staying active with her two children. Her faith, family, and dedication to helping others grow continue to guide her both personally and professionally.