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July 2, 2025 67 mins

Can pressure actually fuel your success?

Dr. Haley Perlus reveals how Olympic-level habits turn stress into strength. From 5-minute rituals to mindset reframes, Dr. Haley Perlus shares how to bioharmonize your habits, rewire your mindset & use emotional regulation for lasting results. Perfect for athletes & high performers chasing clarity, confidence & consistency.

Meet our guest

Dr. Haley Perlus is a Performance Psychology expert who helps business leaders & high achievers apply elite athletic mental strategies to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology & certifications in coaching, fitness, & nutrition, she turns high-pressure environments into platforms for success.

Her clients include Fortune 500 companies & top executives seeking to master resilience, focus, & decision-making. Haley delivers science-backed tools that go beyond motivation to drive lasting productivity & leadership excellence.

Thank you to our partners Key takeaways
  • Start your day with simple, consistent habits to set a positive tone & build success momentum
  • Move daily & get outside to boost mood & bring out your best self
  • Embrace pressure & stress as tools for growth & fulfillment
  • Focus on strengths to handle stress & build control & confidence
  • Recognize & accept uncomfortable feelings, then channel the energy into action
  • Shift how you interpret stress and reframe stories to turn stress into a helpful force
  • Tweak your environment to break mental blocks & improve motivation & focus
  • Build micro habits daily then small consistent actions will grow into non-negotiables
  • Build identity around inner strengths & values not just roles or achievements
  • Bounce back quickly because success comes from fast recovery & energy shifts, not perfection
Episode Highlights

3:41 Goal Setting & Pre-Performance Routines

9:21 Redefining Pressure as a Performance Enhancer

16:32 Implementing Pressure & Stress Management Tactics

29:03 Role of Training, Habits, & Recovery

57:11 Tools for Optimal Focus & Concentration

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