#56: Performing with Poise Under Pressure with Dr. Eric Bean

How do you respond when the pressure is on? 

Pressure can cloud judgment and derail performance, turning high-stakes situations into overwhelming challenges. And you need the right mindset to avoid being daunted by it.

In this solo episode of Coaching Through Stories, host Dr. Eric Bean examines the art of leading with poise under pressure. Drawing from psychology and leadership principles, Dr. Bean explores why stress often leads leaders to close off. He delves into the power of loss aversion, which can overshadow the pursuit of gains.

Through thoughtful insights, he guides listeners on how to shift their mindset from seeing threats to recognizing opportunities, and how to actively focus on what can be controlled.

Key Takeaways:

• Performing and leading with poise under pressure
• Understanding why leaders become close-minded under stress
• The power of loss aversion versus the pursuit of gains
• Introduction to "pressure training" and strategies you need to know to minimize pressure

Highlights:

• [2:33] The power of loss aversion
• [4:22] Enhancing poise under pressure
• [9:11] Minimizing the effects of pressure on performance
• [12:15] Distinguishing between consequence and risk
• [14:33] Shifting from threat to opportunity
• [16:32] Focusing on what you can and cannot control

Resources:

Performing Under Pressure The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters the Most by Hendrie Weisinger - Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most