Peak Performance Mindset with Megan Devito

Megan Devito

Peak Performance Mindset is for athletes, leaders, and high achievers who want to perform at their best, without burning out, overthinking, or losing themselves in the process. I'm Megan Devito, performance mindset coach, swim coach, and former "why am I like this?" overthinker. On this show, I bridge the mental skills I teach athletes in competition with the exact same tools I coach executives and high performers to use in business and life. Because pressure is pressure. Failure is failure. And your nervous system doesn't care whether you're stepping onto a starting block or into a boardroom. Each week, we talk about: Resilience after setbacksEmotional regulation under pressureConfidence that isn't dependent on outcomesFocus when the stakes feel highBoundaries that protect performanceLetting go of comparisonPerforming without spiraling This isn't hype. It's not toxic positivity. And it's definitely not "just think positive." It's practical mindset work that helps you compete, lead, and live at a higher level sustainably. If you're an athlete, parent of an athlete, executive, entrepreneur, or driven human who wants to handle pressure better and perform stronger, you're in the right place. Let's build your peak performance mindset. Schedule your Boundaries & Balance Audit: https://www.megandevito.com/audit

  1. 5d ago

    Executive Presence: What It Actually Is and Why You Lose It Under Pressure

    Everyone tells leaders to "be more confident." Nobody explains why that advice makes things worse. Executive presence isn't a behavior you perform, it's a version of yourself you either have access to or you don't. And when you lose it in a high-stakes meeting, a big presentation, or a tough conversation, it's not a confidence problem. It's a nervous system problem. In this episode of the Peak Performance Mindset Podcast, performance mindset coach Megan Devito breaks down what executive presence actually is (Spoiler: it has nothing to do with gravitas, the "7 C's," or power poses), why even the most qualified leaders fall apart under pressure, and the 5 specific skills that build it from the inside out. You'll learn: Why your nervous system hijacks your presence before you even open your mouth The identity trap that makes high performers shrink at the worst possible moments How to communicate with conviction, even when you don't feel it What to actually say when your team member "lacks presence" (and what NOT to say) How to practice under pressure before the moment that counts Whether you're an executive, a competitive athlete, or a leader building your team, this episode will change how you think about performance under pressure. 🌟 Grab your free Performance Audit at https://www.megandevito.com/audit and find out exactly where your mental game is breaking down. Connect with Megan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megandevito/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachmegandevito

    17 min
  2. Apr 7

    Why You Choke Under Pressure | Performance Mindset

    Do you overthink when the stakes are highest, right when you need to perform your best? In this episode of Peak Performance Mindset, performance mindset coach Megan Devito teaches you a 3-minute mental reset to stop overthinking under pressure so you can compete, lead, and perform as your best self when it counts most. You’ll learn the three types of overthinkers (and which one you default to), the science behind why you overthink at exactly the wrong moment, and a step-by-step reset you can use before your next high-stakes performance; whether that’s a board meeting, a race, or a game that matters. Megan also shares a real story from her swim coaching - a freshman swimmer who changed her breath pattern mid-race at sectionals, what happened, and how she came back in her very next event after resetting her nervous system and trusting her training. If you’re an executive who overthinks before big decisions, an athlete dealing with performance anxiety, a teen athlete who gets in your own head, or a sports parent watching your kid struggle under pressure, this episode is for you. If you’re ready to find out exactly where overthinking is costing you, start with a free boundaries and performance audit at megandevito.com/audit. Resources: 🔗 Free Boundaries & Performance Audit: megandevito.com/audit 🔗 Elite Athlete Coaching: megandevito.com/athlete-coaching 🔗 Executive Coaching: megandevito.com/executive-coaching ABOUT MEGAN: Megan Devito is a performance mindset coach and high school swim coach with 15+ years experience. She teaches elite athletes and executives the mental skills to perform under pressure without burning out.

    18 min
  3. Feb 5

    How to Bounce Back Faster and Stop Burning Out| Championship Mindset

    Does the idea of winning at life feel exhausting right now? You don’t have to be an athlete to apply a championship mentality to your career and personal life. In this episode, I break down how to channel ambition, recover from failure, and set the healthy boundaries necessary for sustainable success. Whether you are looking for burnout prevention or trying to figure out how to navigate work-life balance while chasing big goals, the strategies used by top coaches and athletes, like the next play mindset, are exactly what you need. In this episode, we cover: 🌟 The Championship Mindset: How to define ambition and move from wanting to preparing to win. Let's talk IU Football, Fernando Mendoza and Swimming. 🌟 Resilience and Failure: Why failure is feedback and how to use the "Be a Goldfish" method (shoutout to Ted Lasso) to stop overthinking mistakes. 🌟 Strategic Boundaries: How to say no and protect your energy to avoid burnout. No guilt allowed. 🌟 A Simple Nightly Habit: A quick journaling practice to evaluate what worked, what didn’t, and how to move forward. Success Without Sacrifice is possible when you stop hustling and start strategizing. 👋 Hi! I'm Megan Devito. I coach ambitious women to help them stop overthinking, create calm confidence, and set boundaries that help them find joy and success in their professional and personal lives. NEXT STEPS 🪩 Schedule your Boundaries and Balance Audit here. https://www.megandevito.com/workwithme/audit 🪩 Join this month's Success Without Stress Workshop: https://www.megandevito.com/workshop 00:00 Introduction to Sports and Resilience 02:49 Setting Goals and Overcoming Resolution Fatigue 06:17 Mindset and Championship Mentality 10:47 The Power of Resilience and Learning from Failure 14:39 Discipline, Boundaries, and Self-Love 18:24 Actionable Steps for Personal Growth #boundaries #championshipmindset #resilience #morethananxiety #indianauniversity #successwithoutstress Subscribe for weekly tools to calm the chaos, build confidence, and enjoy your life.

    20 min
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Peak Performance Mindset is for athletes, leaders, and high achievers who want to perform at their best, without burning out, overthinking, or losing themselves in the process. I'm Megan Devito, performance mindset coach, swim coach, and former "why am I like this?" overthinker. On this show, I bridge the mental skills I teach athletes in competition with the exact same tools I coach executives and high performers to use in business and life. Because pressure is pressure. Failure is failure. And your nervous system doesn't care whether you're stepping onto a starting block or into a boardroom. Each week, we talk about: Resilience after setbacksEmotional regulation under pressureConfidence that isn't dependent on outcomesFocus when the stakes feel highBoundaries that protect performanceLetting go of comparisonPerforming without spiraling This isn't hype. It's not toxic positivity. And it's definitely not "just think positive." It's practical mindset work that helps you compete, lead, and live at a higher level sustainably. If you're an athlete, parent of an athlete, executive, entrepreneur, or driven human who wants to handle pressure better and perform stronger, you're in the right place. Let's build your peak performance mindset. Schedule your Boundaries & Balance Audit: https://www.megandevito.com/audit