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

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explains how checklists — simple step-by-step guides — can improve performance and reduce errors under pressure. Learn why top performers use them and how you can start creating your own.

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 shares a simple truth: pressure isn’t just about the work in front of you — it’s about the noise around you. Learn how to block distractions, protect your energy, and stay locked on your mission.

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 unpacks the difference between finite and infinite games — and how high performers stay focused on long-term growth rather than short-term wins. Learn how to play the game that matters most.

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 breaks down the mental cost of constantly living in the past or future — and introduces a simple, powerful framework for bringing your focus back to the present. Awareness, acceptance, and action are the three keys to getting grounded and showing up at your best.

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 how we respond when the stakes are high. Drawing from a powerful poem by Jim Tressel, he breaks down how pressure affects our thinking, behavior, and performance — and how we can shape it into fuel instead of fear.

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 breaks down activation levels — the physiological chain reaction of stress — and how to manage it. Learn how to regulate your nervous system using reframing, breathing, and cold exposure, so you can perform with clarity when it matters most.

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/

Feeling stuck, aimless, or unmotivated? You might be disconnected from your purpose. In this episode, Zoran breaks down how purpose impacts performance and identity—and why elite performers aren’t immune to slumps. Hear why there’s no quick fix, and what kinds of practices can help you reconnect with your deeper “why.” 

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/

Connection isn’t a soft skill — it’s a performance edge. In this episode, Zoran explores why high performers and elite leaders invest in human connection, and how you can build deeper relationships in work and life. With timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie and modern mental performance insights, learn practical strategies to deepen trust and improve communication 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/

 Your inner voice can either sabotage or sharpen your performance. In this episode, I break down how self-talk shapes the way you think, feel, and act — especially under pressure. Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, we explore how to disrupt unhelpful thought loops and reshape your internal dialogue. You’ll learn practical tools like thought audits, cue recognition, and reset strategies to build a more focused, confident inner narrative when it matters most. 

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/

Most people only train and compete — they forget to recover. In this episode, I break down what intelligent recovery looks like and why it’s a competitive advantage in high-stakes environments. You’ll learn the SENSE framework: a set of personal recovery strategies to restore energy and prevent burnout. Whether you're an athlete or a leader, your ability to manage your energy will determine how long you stay in the game — and how well you perform 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/