High-stakes meetings don’t just test your strategy—they test your nervous system.

In this episode of Calm Under Pressure, host Jason Hotchkiss reveals a simple but powerful breathing technique trusted by Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and top executives: Box Breathing.

If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your mind scatter, or your voice tremble before a big presentation, this episode is for you. Jason guides you through the 4-4-4-4 Box Breathing method, showing you how to calm your nerves, sharpen your focus, and project confidence—right there at the boardroom table.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why stress hijacks your clarity and presence during critical moments
✅ How Box Breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system for instant calm
✅ A step-by-step guided practice you can use anytime—before a pitch, a performance review, or a client call

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a proven tool to regulate your body under pressure so you can lead with composure, authority, and brilliance.

🎧 Tune in now and discover how breathwork for executives can transform stress into steady leadership.

Did you know it takes just 90 seconds to stop stressspiral and think clearly under pressure?

In this first episode of Calm Under Pressure, I walk with high-performing leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs through the 90-Second Rule — a simple, neuroscience-backedmethod to reset your mind, regulate emotions, and respond with clarity in high-stakes situations.

I share a real-life boardroom story where the tension was at an all-time high, and a CEO had to make fast decisions without letting emotions take over. You’ll learn why emotions only last about 90 seconds in your body, and how to use my 90-Second Reset Method — notice, breathe, redirect —to reclaim composure instantly.

We’ll even go through a guided 90-second breath exercisetogether so you can practice applying this technique in your high-pressure moments.

Subscribe to Calm Under Pressure to get practicalstrategies for staying sharp, composed, and effective — no matter the stakes.

In this special update, host Jason Hotchkiss shares exciting news — Unlock Your Leadership is evolving into the Calm Under Pressure Podcast. After years of working with executives, entrepreneurs, yoga instructors, therapists, and other high-performance leaders, Jason has identified the essential skill that separates good leadership from great: nervous system mastery.

This episode takes you behind the scenes of the rebrand, exploring why the ability to stay calm, clear, and in control in high-stakes situations is the ultimate leadership advantage. Jason reflects on the journey so far, the lessons learned, and the powerful through-line connecting every past conversation: leading with presence, resilience, and composure — even in the storm.

You’ll hear what’s changing (and what’s staying the same), plus a preview of what’s ahead: practical tools, neuroscience-backed strategies, and real-world insights to help you perform at your peak, lead with precision, and thrive under pressure.

If you’re a leader navigating rapid change, a decision-maker under constant demands, or someone committed to showing up as your most grounded and effective self, this episode is your invitation to stay tuned for the next evolution of the show.

In this powerful episode of Unlock Your Leadership, host Jason Hotchkiss dives into a game-changing leadership paradigm: prioritizing holistic well-being and inner work as essential tools for sustainable, high-impact leadership.

Gone are the days of glorifying the grind. Today’s most effective leaders are learning to recharge from within—by integrating mental clarity, spiritual alignment, and physical vitality into their leadership strategy. Discover why self-care is no longer a luxury but a strategic imperative that prevents burnout and boosts decision-making, resilience, and emotional connection.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, you'll gain practical tips on:

• How to apply small, consistent habits that fuel long-term leadership energy

• Why sleep, boundaries, and mindfulness are non-negotiables for high performers

• Ways to reconnect with your purpose and cultivate spiritual anchors

• How to model inner strength for your team and organization

This episode is your invitation to lead with a full cup—to recharge, realign, and rise with clarity and compassion.

🎧 Listen now and join the Recharge Revolution.

How can simple daily rituals become powerful doorways to peace, purpose, and the presence of God?

In Episode 64 of Unlock Your Leadership, we explore how everyday mindfulness can transform your spiritual and emotional life—right where you are. Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, or seeking deeper meaning in your morning routine, this episode will show you how to turn ordinary moments into sacred rhythms.

Join us as we uncover:

• The ancient roots of mindfulness in Christian monastic practices, Buddhist and Hindu traditions, and modern neuroscience

• Why mindfulness for professionals, parents, and spiritual seekers is more urgent now than ever—especially post-pandemic

• Proven benefits: stress reduction, emotional balance, better focus, and spiritual clarity

• A step-by-step guide to daily mindfulness practices like breathwork (Sama Vṛtti), digital boundaries, gratitude journaling, and sacred rituals

Featured mindfulness practices in this episode:

• Sama Vṛtti balanced breathwork (box breathing)

• Digital mindfulness tips to reclaim your focus

• Workplace mindfulness rhythms

• Simple spiritual rituals to start and end your day with intention

Whether you're curious about Christian mindfulness, looking for ways to reduce anxiety, or simply want to live more attentively—this episode is your invitation to embrace wholeness in a fragmented world.

Tune in to discover:
How to make your life a sanctuary. How to find God in your breath, your coffee, your commute.

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Ask yourself: “What ordinary moment in my day might become a sacred doorway to the divine?”

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What does it really mean to "raise your vibration"? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into one of the most popular phrases in the wellness and spiritual communities. From yoga studios to social media, raising your vibration is often tied to energy, emotions, manifestation, and even quantum physics—but how much of it is truth, myth, or motivation?

We explore the origins of this concept—from Eastern philosophy and chakras to the New Thought Movement and modern spiritual influencers. We’ll also unpack what science actually says about energy, frequency, and brainwaves, and where spiritual growth intersects with psychological well-being.

Topics covered:
• What "raise your vibration" really means
• Emotional frequency and energy in the body
• Chakras, prana, and spiritual energy
• Science vs. pseudoscience in spiritual language
• The Law of Attraction and quantum misunderstandings
• Why people pursue higher vibration states
• Biblical and psychological views on personal transformation

Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or curious seeker, this episode challenges you to discern what’s real, what’s helpful, and what leads to lasting growth.

Tune in now and let’s go beyond the buzzwords.

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What does leadership look like for men in 2025? Spoiler alert—it’s not about bravado, dominance, or hustle. In this powerful episode of Men on Mission, host Jason Hotchkiss takes you into the five defining trends shaping the future of male leadership today.

From boardrooms to ministries, leadership is being redefined—and it starts from within. We’re talking emotional intelligence over ego, ownership over avoidance, advocacy over apathy, digital fluency over denial, and resilience over burnout.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

Executive Coaching & Self-Awareness
Why inner clarity is the new executive edge, and how self-awareness and emotional intelligence are now non-negotiables for any man who wants to lead with substance over swagger.

Ethical Leadership & Risk Ownership
What it means to absorb pressure instead of passing it down—and how real leaders carry the cost of their values in high-stakes moments.

Inclusive Leadership & Gender Advocacy
How men can use their influence to empower others, advocate for equity, and create cultures where all voices are heard not just the loudest ones.

AI Integration & Digital Fluency
Why tech-savvy leadership isn’t optional anymore, and how integrating AI and digital tools wisely positions men to lead with innovation and integrity.

Mental Resilience & Well-Being
How emotional fitness and psychological stamina are becoming core pillars of leadership—and why burnout is no longer a badge of honor.

This episode isn’t fluff. It’s a call to action for men who are ready to lead from the inside out—and rewrite the legacy of leadership for the next generation.

Who Should Listen:

• Leaders in business, ministry, or community work

• Coaches, mentors, and team builders

• Men navigating leadership in a changing world

• Anyone passionate about transformative, values-based influence

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If this episode challenges you, inspires you, or gives you a new vision, don’t keep it to yourself. Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a man in your life who’s ready to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction.

🎧 Tune in now—and become the kind of man the future is waiting for.

What if leadership could look radically different in a world driven by hustle, pressure, and performance?

In this powerful episode of the Unlock Your Leadership Podcast, host Jason Hotchkiss invites you into a sacred conversation about Contemplative Leadership—a way of leading that begins in stillness, flows from spiritual awareness, and is anchored in presence, not performance.

Discover:

• What contemplative leadership truly is—and why it's urgently needed now more than ever.

• How to lead from inner peace and clarity, even in chaotic environments.

• Practical rhythms and spiritual practices that foster deep discernment, not just quick decisions.

• How to create a team culture rooted in reflection, purpose, and presence.

Whether you're feeling burned out, spiritually dry, or simply hungry for a more grounded way to lead, this episode offers fresh vision and actionable steps. It’s not about striving—it’s about surrender. Not about noise, but listening. Not about control, but communion.

Take a deep breath. Come back to the center. Let’s lead from the quiet where God speaks.

Listen now and begin the journey from overwhelmed to overflow.

You're in the right place if you were drawn to this episode by the words burnout, triggers, or trust. Today, we’re unpacking a vital concept transforming leadership from the inside out: Trauma-Informed Leadership.

Join host Jason Hotchkiss as we explore what it means to lead with awareness of trauma, why it’s essential for modern leadership, and how you can start developing this approach right now—whether you're leading a team, a classroom, a business, or a community.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What trauma-informed leadership is—and what it isn’t

• The 6 core principles that build emotional safety and trust

• Why over 60% of adults carry invisible trauma and how it impacts performance and connection

• How to recognize trauma responses in others without judgment

• Practical tools for developing self-awareness, compassion, and psychological safety in your leadership style

We’ll also reflect on key prompts to help you lead with empathy this week—and invite you into a deeper conversation about safety, vulnerability, and transformational influence.

Quote to Remember:
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health.” – Bessel van der Kolk

If this conversation speaks to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Rate, review, and join the movement of human-centered leaders who value emotional integrity and lasting impact.

🎧 Let’s grow together—tune in now.

In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, host Jason Hotchkiss takes a transformative look at how our physical health directly impacts our leadership capacity. As leaders, it’s easy to treat healthy habits like optional luxuries—things we’ll get to someday. But what if fueling your body well and moving intentionally were actually spiritual disciplines tied to your purpose?

Join Jason as he unpacks the connection between vitality and leadership through Scripture, practical strategies, and personal reflection. From building sustainable eating habits to integrating joyful movement into your routine, this episode equips you to steward your health without guilt, hustle, or overwhelm.

What you’ll learn:

• Why physical vitality matters for spiritual clarity and emotional regulation

• How nutrition impacts your energy, focus, and discernment

• Practical ways to plan meals and stay hydrated without stress

• How to make exercise joyful, sustainable, and leadership-aligned

• How to build health rhythms that fit your real life

Whether you’re leading a team, a ministry, or your household—your energy is part of your anointing. This episode is your invitation to fuel well, move joyfully, and lead powerfully.

🎧 Tune in now and start creating a rhythm of vitality that supports your calling!