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

Zoran returns after a strategic break to introduce a new 2x/week episode cadence and apply the sensory discipline of Formula 1 drivers to modern corporate execution. Learn how elite drivers filter out high-speed peripheral distractions on the track, and how to build a mental "Sensory Shield" to protect your cognitive depth during chaotic project windows.

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 brings a critical brief out of the vault to address pre-performance anxiety. Drawing on a case study of a Vancouver tennis coach whose players choked from over-activation, this episode provides a tactical toolkit for executives to consciously downregulate their autonomic nervous system before entering high-stakes boardrooms.

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 how elite protection details separate background noise from actual operational hazards using the Intent-Capability framework. By translating a high-stakes tactical security scenario into a blueprint for corporate leaders, this episode demonstrates how to prevent cognitive overload and protect team focus from high-noise, low-impact distractions

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 dismantles the myth that all performance slumps are mental. Through the lens of a venture capitalist's burnout story, this episode introduces the SENSE framework and the concept of the Human Battery, explaining how physiological depletion masquerades as a lack of mental toughness and how to use Intelligent Recovery to restore elite executive function.

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 addresses the major disruption caused by well-meaning colleagues, advisors, and supporters during high-stakes performance windows. Using a corporate acquisition case study, this episode teaches listeners how to establish Tactical Boundaries, utilize Mineral Rights Conversations, and master the Discipline of No to preserve critical cognitive space.

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 introduces the "Messed Up Shoe Protocol," a tactical framework designed to handle sudden equipment or technical failures without losing composure. Using a high-stakes corporate pitch failure as a case study, this episode details how Grounded Acceptance, the 10-Second Principle, and the ACE loop can turn a logistical disaster into a showcase of elite 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/

Zoran tackles the deep identity crisis that occurs when a high performer is benched, injured, or sidelined by corporate restructuring. Through the story of a corporate VP, this episode teaches the tactical framework of Informal Leadership and self-worth decoupling to maintain massive organizational influence without being in the spotlight.

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 addresses the common phenomenon of "Active Silence," where team communication completely disintegrates under high stress. Using an elite athletic captain's struggle as a template, this episode outlines how to use Mission Command and the OODA Loop to maintain shared situational awareness when everything is on the line.

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 psychological shift that occurs when a high performer moves from an underdog to the expected favorite. Using a real-world tech founder case study, this episode explores how praise creates a performance black hole and how to use Commander's Intent and Subtractive Design to return to a ruthless process focus.

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 explains the NASA "Go/No-Go" protocol and how to apply it to high-stakes business decisions. Learn how to eliminate Groupthink by establishing pre-defined "Hard Constraints" and creating a culture of psychological safety where any team member can stop a failing 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/