Built for Pressure with Zoran Stojković | A Podcast for Tech CEOs, Leaders and Atheltes

Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s performance prep. In this episode, Zoran breaks down the myths around “8 hours,” the science of sleep cycles, and the difference between quality and quantity. Drawing on experts like Matt Walker, Jen Gunter, Jessa Gamble, and James Leinhardt, plus practical tips from recovery research, learn how to optimize your sleep for resilience and peak performance.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

Albert Bandura defined self-efficacy as belief in your ability to act effectively. Alan Weiss calls it efficacy — confidence you can succeed in new, difficult situations. In this episode, Zoran combines both perspectives, showing how setbacks build strength, why efficacy and self-worth are separate, and how to boost both through relationships, positive self-talk, and discarding attachments. Featuring a real estate agent who turns a lost deal into a system for future success, this episode is a playbook for building confidence under pressure.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

Zoran breaks down the science of flow, drawing from researchers like Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Through the lens of a downhill skier, learn how flow triggers like clear goals, risk, and concentration create the conditions for peak performance — and how you can apply them to your own craft.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

Building on episode 26, Zoran walks you through three simple breathing assessments you can do anywhere: the Hi-Lo test, respiratory rate, and the BOLT score. Learn how to measure your breath mechanics, spot inefficiencies, and identify where to improve for more calm, clarity, and endurance under pressure.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

Zoran dives into the power of a pre-performance routine. Discover how to create a personalized sequence of actions—incorporating breathwork, visualization, focus cues, and emotional regulation—to consistently prime your mind and body for peak performance in any high-stakes situation.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

Zoran explores self-compassion as a powerful performance tool. Learn how to transform your inner critic into an ally by practicing self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and observing thoughts mindfully, ultimately freeing up mental energy for peak performance and resilience.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores adaptability — the ability to pivot quickly when plans fall apart. Drawing on examples from Formula 1 and emergency medicine, he shares practical strategies to prepare for disruption, re-center under stress, and adjust effectively under pressure.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield once said, “The only thing you control is what you’re going to do next. In those next 10 seconds.” In this episode, Zoran shares the 10 second principle, stories from elite rugby and the corporate boardroom, and a simple ACE framework to help you focus when pressure is highest.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores the power of efficient breathing for high performance. Learn how poor breathing sabotages endurance and decision-making, why slowing your breath changes your nervous system, and a simple 4/6 technique you can use anytime to reset under pressure.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/

The world you perform in is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous — in other words, VUCA. In this episode, Zoran explains the VUCA model, shares a story from elite sport, and shows how you can train yourself to thrive in unpredictable environments.

Built for Pressure is a podcast made for anyone serious about performance. Listeners include tech CEOs, investors, head coaches, firefighters, police officers, doctors, athletes, military leaders.

Host & Producer: Zoran Stojković, speaker and performance advisor to military units and pro sports. 

Contact:

• Speaking & Consulting Inquiries: www.kizo.ca
• Contact: [email protected]
• Instagram: @kizoperformance
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoranstojkovic/