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August 12, 2025 52 mins

Unlocking Potential Under Pressure: Real Talk with Eric Fogg

🗣️ Guest Introduction

Today, we’re exploring what it really takes to succeed under pressure — not just academically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our guest is Eric Fogg, a physician assistant with over 30 years in medicine, a nationally trained test item writer, an administrator, and a performance coach who has helped over 228 students pass their boards after failure.

What makes Eric’s story unique is how he discovered that success on high-stakes exams has far more to do with mindset and self-belief than content alone. From visualization and confidence coaching to deeply listening to what students aren’t saying — Eric shows us what it means to truly unlock human potential.

We’re thrilled to welcome this incredible leader and compassionate guide — Eric Fogg!

🌟 What really determines success in high-stakes medical exams?

 

In this transformative episode of Being in Medicine, we welcome Physician Assistant, educator, and performance coach Eric Fogg, who has helped over 228 students pass their boards after failure…not just by focusing on content, but by shifting mindset.

 

Eric dives deep into what truly unlocks performance under pressure, how language creates reality, and the importance of showing up as the person you want to be on test day. His approach combines clinical wisdom, visualization, mentorship, and confidence-building — all grounded in compassion and purpose.

 

🔹 What You’ll Learn:

Why test failure is more mental than academic

The 3 key principles Eric uses with every student

How language and visualization shape outcomes

Why mindset is medicine — for both providers and patients

How to lead healthcare teams with loving-kindness

 

📌 Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Eric Fogg 

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