Professor P with Dr.Peykar

Parsa Peykar
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What does it take to be influential in today's world? Dr. Parsa Peykar -Mental performance consultant, university professor, and author- joined by world-class experts from diverse fields explore practical lessons on leadership, influence, and service.Each episode of the Professor P Podcast is designed like a mini research project, built around a central “research question” tied to the theme. Every episode unfolds in three parts: 1.Book Review or Art Analysis – exploring ideas that set the stage.2. Expert Conversation – insights from leading voices across diverse fields. 3. Student Reflections – real feedback and fresh perspectives from university students. Across all episodes, one theme remains constant: every guest leaves listeners with at least one simple act of kindness to put into practice. The Professor P Podcast is a fun, engaging “university” for everyone—delivering both educational and experimental lessons to inspire you to grow, lead, and make an impact in your chosen field. More than a podcast, it’s a movement to add value to your life—and to encourage you to add value to others. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, ideas, or just say hi: contact@parsapeykar.com

  1. 5d ago

    Psychology of Power Series Ep. 01 | What Is Power? The Invisible Force That Shapes Every Human Life

    Power. Every human being wants it. Every society is built around it. Every relationship is influenced by it. Yet very few people truly understand what it is. Most people think power belongs to presidents, billionaires, celebrities, or CEOs. Psychology tells a different story. Power isn't something reserved for a select few. It's something every one of us possesses. As a parent. A coach. A therapist. A teacher. A leader. A friend. Or simply through the words we choose every day. In Episode 1 of The Psychology of Power, Professor P explores one of the most fundamental questions in psychology: What is power? Through compelling storytelling, evolutionary psychology, leadership science, and practical insights, you'll discover why humans naturally seek influence, why status has always mattered, and how true power has far less to do with control than it does with character. This episode begins with the remarkable story of Nelson Mandela, whose greatest strength wasn't authority—it was influence. His life reminds us that the most enduring power is earned through trust, integrity, and service rather than fear. You'll also learn why psychologists distinguish between dominance and prestige, two very different paths to influence that shape leaders, organizations, families, and societies. Most importantly, this episode challenges you to ask a question that could change the way you see yourself forever: Do I already have more power than I realize? --------------------------------------------------------------------- In This Episode What power really is—and why most people define it incorrectly Why every human being naturally craves power The evolutionary psychology behind status and influence How the human brain responds to recognition, respect, and rejection The difference between dominance and prestige Healthy power vs. unhealthy power Why influence is often more powerful than authority The psychological lesson from Nelson Mandela's leadership The question that defines this entire series: Does power create character... or reveal it?   Key Takeaways ✔️ Power is influence—not control. ✔️ Character determines how power is used. ✔️ Every interaction is an opportunity to influence someone. ✔️ Leadership begins long before titles or positions. ✔️ The greatest form of power is helping others become stronger. Reflection Questions Ask yourself: Where do I already have influence? How do people feel after interacting with me? If my influence doubled tomorrow, would my character be ready for it?

  2. Aug 8

    INTRO | The Psychology of Power: Why Power Changes the Human Mind (Series Introduction)

    Power. It's one of the most desired forces in human history... and one of the least understood. Why do ordinary people obey authority? Why do some leaders become wiser while others become corrupt? Why does success make some people more humble... while it makes others believe they're untouchable? And perhaps the most important question of all... Does power corrupt—or does it reveal who we truly are? Welcome to Episode 0 of The Psychology of Power, an exclusive 10-episode series on the Professor P Podcast. In this opening episode, Professor P lays the foundation for one of the most comprehensive explorations of power through the lens of psychology, neuroscience, leadership, philosophy, and human behavior. This isn't a series about manipulating people. It isn't a series about becoming more powerful. It's a journey into understanding what power does to the human mind—and how it shapes our decisions, relationships, identities, and character. Throughout this series, we'll examine the psychological forces that influence leaders, athletes, CEOs, politicians, coaches, parents, and every one of us. Because whether we realize it or not... We all possess power. The real question is: How does it shape us? In This Episode • Why psychologists have been fascinated by power for decades • The hidden psychological effects of influence and authority • Why power changes perception, empathy, and decision-making • The difference between power, influence, status, and leadership • Why every person—regardless of title—holds power in everyday life • The central question that will guide this entire series: Does power corrupt... or reveal? What You'll Discover Throughout the Series 🧠 The neuroscience of power 👥 Human behavior under authority 🎭 The psychology of influence and persuasion ⚖️ Leadership, ethics, and decision-making ❤️ Identity, character, and emotional intelligence 📚 Landmark psychological experiments and real-world case studies 🎙️ Exclusive conversations with world-renowned guests whose lives have been shaped by power, leadership, influence, and transformation. If you enjoy psychology, leadership, neuroscience, mental performance, philosophy, or understanding why people think and behave the way they do, this series is for you. Subscribe now and join us every Saturday as we explore one of the most fascinating subjects in psychology. Welcome to... The Psychology of Power. Follow Professor P 🌐 Instagram: @parsapeykar 🎙️ Professor P Podcast

  3. Aug 1

    World Cup Series Episode 10 | Beyond the Trophy: Why the World Cup Emotionally Controls Billions

    Why does the FIFA World Cup captivate billions of people across the globe? Why do complete strangers celebrate together, cry together, and feel emotionally connected to a game played thousands of miles away? And why can one goal create lifelong memories for an entire nation? In this special finale of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the psychology and neuroscience behind the world's greatest sporting event. Discover why football is far more than a game—it's a global emotional experience rooted in our deepest human need for identity, belonging, hope, and meaning. Drawing from neuroscience, social psychology, evolutionary psychology, and sport psychology, this episode reveals how the brain forms emotional bonds with teams, why victories feel personal, why defeats genuinely hurt, and how shared experiences unite millions of people across cultures, generations, and backgrounds. You'll learn how dopamine, oxytocin, mirror neurons, emotional memory, and social identity shape the way we experience sport—and why the greatest lesson of the World Cup has nothing to do with football. Whether you're an athlete, coach, leader, entrepreneur, student, or simply someone fascinated by human behavior, this episode will change the way you understand competition, community, and the pursuit of greatness. Because the greatest trophy isn't made of gold. It's the person you become in the pursuit of something greater than yourself. In This Episode Why humans are biologically wired to belong to teams and communities The science of Social Identity Theory and why fans say "we won" How dopamine, oxytocin, adrenaline, and cortisol create the emotional roller coaster of the World Cup Why mirror neurons make us experience athletes' victories and defeats as our own The psychology of hope, storytelling, and unforgettable sporting moments Why underdogs inspire billions around the world The neuroscience of emotional memory and lifelong World Cup moments The BELONG Protocol: A practical framework for building purpose, connection, identity, and lasting fulfillment beyond sport This episode is more than a conversation about football. It's a conversation about what it means to be human.

  4. Jul 25

    World Cup Series Episode 09 | The Science of Belief: Why Underdogs Sometimes Become Unstoppable

    Why do underdogs sometimes accomplish what everyone says is impossible? Why do certain teams rise under pressure while favorites unexpectedly collapse? And how does belief transform ordinary athletes into world champions? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the fascinating science behind one of the most powerful forces in human performance: belief. Drawing from neuroscience, sport psychology, and decades of research on confidence and elite performance, you'll discover how your brain's expectations influence decision-making, resilience, motivation, and even physical execution. Learn why self-efficacy, collective belief, and identity are often the hidden factors behind the greatest upsets in sports history. You'll also uncover why the placebo effect extends beyond medicine, how coaches create winning cultures through belief, and why elite athletes don't simply believe because they've succeeded—they succeed because they've learned how to believe. Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, leader, student, or anyone striving to achieve more than others think is possible, this episode will challenge the stories you tell yourself and provide practical, science-backed tools for building unshakable confidence. Because every championship... Every comeback... And every impossible victory... Begins with a belief that refuses to accept limitations. In This Episode Why the brain is a prediction machine and how expectations shape performance • The science of self-efficacy and why belief unlocks potential • How the placebo effect influences athletic performance and confidence • Why underdogs often outperform expectations under pressure • The psychology of collective efficacy and winning team cultures • How limiting beliefs become self-fulfilling prophecies • The neuroscience of expectation, motivation, and resilience • The BELIEVE Protocol: A practical framework for building lasting confidence and elite performance 🎙️ The Inner Game of the World Cup Hosted by Professor P

  5. Jul 18

    World Cup Series Episode 08 | Inside the Champion's Mind: How the Greatest Athletes Think Differently Under Pressure

    What separates world champions from everyone else? Is it talent? Physical ability? Experience? Or is it something happening inside their minds long before the game begins? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the psychology and neuroscience behind elite thinking under pressure. Discover how the world's greatest athletes manage fear, regulate emotions, maintain focus, and make extraordinary decisions when everything is on the line. Drawing from sport psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and research on high performance, this episode reveals why champions think differently—not because they're fearless, but because they've trained their minds to respond differently under pressure. You'll learn how self-talk shapes performance, why confidence follows preparation, how elite performers stay present in decisive moments, and why identity—not motivation—is the foundation of lasting greatness. Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, leader, student, or anyone striving to perform at your highest level, this episode provides practical mental strategies you can apply immediately in competition, business, and everyday life. Because before champions win the game... They win the conversation inside their own minds. In This Episode How elite athletes think differently under pressure • The neuroscience of attention, decision-making, and emotional control • Why self-talk shapes confidence and performance • The psychology of present-moment focus and clutch performance • Why champions separate identity from results • The power of growth-oriented thinking and constructive feedback • The MIND Protocol: A practical framework for developing a champion's mindset • Science-backed strategies to perform with confidence when the pressure is highest 🎙️ The Inner Game of the World Cup Hosted by Professor P

  6. Jul 11

    World Cup Series Episode 07 | The Neuroscience of Winning: What Separates Champions from Everyone Else Mentally

    What really separates champions from everyone else? Is it talent? Genetics? Confidence? Or is it something happening deep inside the brain? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P takes you inside the neuroscience of elite performance to reveal what happens in the brain before greatness ever appears on the field. Discover how the brain responds under pressure, why some athletes stay calm while others panic, and how elite performers train their minds to make better decisions when everything is on the line. Drawing from neuroscience, sport psychology, and human performance research, this episode explores the roles of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, dopamine, neuroplasticity, flow state, attention, confidence, and resilience—and explains why winning is not simply about physical ability, but about training the brain for elite performance. Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, leader, student, or simply striving to perform at your highest level, this episode provides practical, science-backed strategies to help you think more clearly, recover more quickly, and perform consistently under pressure. Because championships are never won by the body alone. They are won by the brain first. In This Episode Why winning begins in the brain long before competition • The neuroscience of pressure and decision-making • How the prefrontal cortex and amygdala influence performance • Why dopamine drives motivation, learning, and improvement • The science behind Flow State and peak performance • How elite athletes train attention and eliminate distractions • Why confidence is built through preparation—not positive thinking • The neuroscience of resilient teams and high-performance habits • The WIN Protocol: A practical framework for training your brain like a champion

  7. Jul 4

    World Cup Series Episode 06 | Built From Pain: How Failure, Humiliation, and Rejection Create Elite Competitors

    Failure hurts. Rejection stings. Humiliation leaves scars. Yet when we study the world's greatest athletes, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: Their greatest victories were often born from their greatest defeats. In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the psychology and neuroscience behind adversity and why setbacks are often the catalyst for extraordinary performance. Why does the brain learn more from failure than success? How do rejection and disappointment reshape confidence? Why do some athletes crumble after defeat while others come back stronger than ever? Drawing from sport psychology, neuroscience, and decades of research on resilience, this episode reveals how elite competitors transform pain into purpose, mistakes into mastery, and failure into fuel. Whether you're an athlete, coach, entrepreneur, leader, student, or someone navigating life's inevitable setbacks, this episode will change the way you think about failure—and show you how to use it as a competitive advantage. Because greatness isn't built by avoiding pain. It's built by learning from it. In This Episode Why the brain learns more from failure than success • The neuroscience of neuroplasticity and adaptation • How rejection and humiliation shape elite performers • The psychology of resilience and post-traumatic growth • Why confidence is built after adversity—not before it • The difference between pain and suffering • How world-class athletes turn setbacks into fuel • The RESET Method: A practical framework for bouncing back from failure

  8. Jun 27

    World Cup Series Episode 05 | The Loneliest Champions: The Hidden Psychological Cost of Greatness

    What does greatness really cost? The world sees the trophies, the celebrations, and the standing ovations. But behind every champion is a story that few people ever hear—a story of sacrifice, pressure, isolation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the hidden psychological side of greatness. Why do some of the world's most successful athletes struggle with loneliness? Why can achieving a lifelong dream sometimes leave people feeling empty? And what happens when an athlete's identity becomes completely attached to performance? Drawing from sport psychology, neuroscience, and real-world examples from elite sport, this episode examines the emotional realities that often exist behind extraordinary achievement. You'll learn about the psychology of belonging, the arrival fallacy, identity beyond performance, the neuroscience of connection, and why fulfillment and greatness are not always the same thing. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, leader, student, or someone pursuing ambitious goals, this episode offers practical insights into how to chase excellence without losing yourself in the process. Because sometimes the greatest challenge isn't reaching the top. It's staying whole while you're there. In This Episode: The hidden sacrifices behind elite performance • Why success does not always create happiness • The neuroscience of loneliness and belonging • The psychological challenges of life after achievement • Why some champions feel alone despite global admiration • The difference between greatness and fulfillment • Practical lessons for pursuing excellence while maintaining meaning 🎙️ The Inner Game of the World Cup

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What does it take to be influential in today's world? Dr. Parsa Peykar -Mental performance consultant, university professor, and author- joined by world-class experts from diverse fields explore practical lessons on leadership, influence, and service.Each episode of the Professor P Podcast is designed like a mini research project, built around a central “research question” tied to the theme. Every episode unfolds in three parts: 1.Book Review or Art Analysis – exploring ideas that set the stage.2. Expert Conversation – insights from leading voices across diverse fields. 3. Student Reflections – real feedback and fresh perspectives from university students. Across all episodes, one theme remains constant: every guest leaves listeners with at least one simple act of kindness to put into practice. The Professor P Podcast is a fun, engaging “university” for everyone—delivering both educational and experimental lessons to inspire you to grow, lead, and make an impact in your chosen field. More than a podcast, it’s a movement to add value to your life—and to encourage you to add value to others. 📩 We’d love to hear from you! Share your comments, ideas, or just say hi: contact@parsapeykar.com

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  • Creator
    Parsa Peykar
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    136
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