This week Helen and Sarah talk about pressure and the tipping point between productive pressure and pressure that negatively affects your performance. They discuss how different types of pressure (anticipated and unanticipated) and your sense of control of a situation (high and low) affect the most useful response you can take. They share their own high pres ... Show More
Oct 22
#604 5 ways to have a more confident day at work
Building self-belief into your working day can help you feel more confident. In this Shortcut, Sarah shares five ways to have a more confident day at work, practical ideas to try if something feels missing, and two watch-outs that can get in your way. 🎯 What You'll Learn - Spot ... Show More
8m 39s
Jun 2025
The Truth About Pressure: What It Builds in You
<p>Pressure shows up at the front door in broad daylight, stress lurks in the shadows of your own mind. One is the world’s expectation. The other is your own resistance to it.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack the crucial difference between pressure and stress, an ... Show More
32m 27s
Apr 2025
#645: Confidence For When There’s Pressure
Pressure can either crush you or bring out your best—and the difference comes down to confidence. In this episode, we’re talking about how to stay calm, clear, and confident even in high-stakes situations. Whether you're stepping into competition, facing a big career moment, or j ... Show More
35m 15s
May 2023
For those feeling the pressure of being called
A throwback bonus ep.Feeling the pressure of being called can be a lot for most people. Most people do not perform well under pressure, but in this episode, I provide encouragement to all of my listeners to overcome that feeling of pressure. Order my new book, She Is Uncompromisi ... Show More
19m 3s
Feb 2024
How to manage multiple agendas — including your own
Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More
28m 58s
Sep 2022
110. How to Work Intensely without Stressing Yourself Out
<p>#110: Many people think that they and others work best under extreme external pressure: impending deadlines, demanding bosses, etc. In this episode, Dr. Kevin Majeres and Sharif Younes discuss better ways to achieve intensity.</p>
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28m 19s
