How High Performers Manage Fear Under Pressure

How High Performers Manage Fear Under Pressure

In this episode of the You Don’t Know Jack podcast, Dr. Jack Groppel and Dr. Haley Perlus explore the psychology of fear and how it affects performance, confidence, and decision-making under pressure.

They break down what fear really is, why it shows up when the stakes are high, and how it can quietly influence our thoughts and actions if we let it dominate our mental space.

In this conversation, we discuss common types of fear including:
• Fear of failure
• Fear of success
• Fear of not belonging
• Fear of judgment and expectation

Most importantly, we share strategic tools to manage fear and build the one quality that consistently counteracts it: confidence.

You’ll learn how to:
• Build confidence through preparation and action
• Keep fear from occupying the primary space in your mind
• Reframe fear so it becomes information instead of limitation
• Perform and lead effectively even when fear is present

This episode is for athletes, performers, leaders, and anyone striving for competitive excellence and peak performance under pressure.

Because the truth is: fear never fully disappears, but it doesn’t have to be in charge.

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To learn more about Dr. Jack Groppel: https://jackgroppel.net/
To connect with Dr. Haley Perlus: https://drhaleyperlus.com/