Calm Under Pressure: Master your nervous system. Lead with clarity. Perform at your peak.

Calm Under Pressure: Master your nervous system. Lead with clarity. Perform at your peak.

By Jason Hotchkiss, Executive Calm & Performance ConsultantHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Calm Under Pressure: Master your nervous system. Lead with clarity. Perform at your peak. episodes

  • The Discipline of Stillness

    Today, in Episode #39, we’re diving into a topic often overlooked in our fast-paced world: the discipline of stillness.

    What is Stillness?

    What exactly do I mean by the discipline of "stillness"? At its core, stillness is a state of being calm and quiet, both externally and internally.

    It’s that moment when you pause, breathe, and allow yourself to simply be. Stillness isn’t just about physical quiet but also mental clarity. Finding stillness can feel like a challenge in a world filled with distractions—social media notifications, endless to-do lists, and the constant buzz of life. But it’s crucial for

    our well-being.

    25 min
  • How to Process Death

    Many have tried to escape the clutches of death. Some have created strategies in hopes of acquiring greater lengths of time. However, as I have been processing death over the past few weeks, due to the health issue of a friend, I am reminded of the following:

    Death has respect for no one. Death does not know solitude, stillness, or vacation. Death does not agree with our timeframe or timeline.

    Regardless of how spiritual or religious you may be, each one of us in our ways ascribes to specific thoughts or beliefs about death and the existence of life beyond here. Ultimately, we must ask ourselves: What can be learned from processing death? This was the question I faced off with over the past few weeks, as a friend of mine endured health issues with an unknown guarantee of

    living.

    The following are my thoughts on processing death. It is my hope these can be a resource for your processing when the time comes to process through death.

    21 min
  • Meditation and Mindfulness

    Today's episode explores the fascinating world of mental well-being and personal growth. Today, we're diving into the often-confused concepts of meditation and mindfulness, how to learn these practices, and simple ways to incorporate

    mindfulness in your daily life.

    27 min
  • Goals in Focus: Navigating Your Path to 2025

    We are finally arriving at today’s episode #35: Goals in Focus: Navigating your path to 2025. That’s right we are talking about setting and achieving goals today. Why? Because most people suck at this and my focus for today is to help you not only create a strategy that helps you move the needle with your goals but for you to follow through and land your goals.

    32 min
  • Not My Thoughts

    Thoughts. We have many of them in a day. The latest research tells us that the average person has 60,000 thoughts per day, which averages around 48 thoughts per minute. We are busy people! If we think about this many thoughts per

    minute and in a day, what are we filling our minds with?

    If you are listening to this podcast and are like most people, several of those 60,000 thoughts within your day are filled with good thoughts, bad thoughts, dangerous thoughts, lies, lust, hypothetical thoughts, fantasies, dreams, and reality.

    What I’m most interested in is what we are doing with these thoughts once they are in our minds. I want to pose a challenging step for you to process. In our inner being, we are not our thoughts. We are not our thoughts.

    18 min
  • How to Overcome Setbacks & Adversity

    What is adversity and what is setback?  Adversity

    refers to challenging situations that leaders encounter, while setbacks are specific instances of failure or disappointment hindering progress.

    As a leader, facing these challenges is inevitable and an opportunity for growth and development. This episode outlines the strategies you need to overcome setbacks and unexpected adversity to develop your inner leadership.

    24 min
  • What is Yoga

    When we hear the word "Yoga" there usually seems to be a carnival of ideas flooding our minds. Stretches, spandex, mindfulness, and more. What I was to explain to you, this is not what yoga is. In this episode Jason begins the breakdown of what yoga is, its main intention, and how stretching is just one facet of an entire philosophy.

    19 min
  • Strategies for Mental Toughness

    Mental toughness is often described as the ability to persevere and perform at a high level, regardless of circumstances. It's about maintaining focus,

    determination, and a positive attitude in facing adversity, pressure, or challenges. Dr. Peter Clough, a leading researcher in this field, defines mental toughness as "the quality which determines in large part how people
    deal effectively with challenge, stressors, and pressure... irrespective of prevailing circumstances."

    In essence, mental toughness is your psychological armor. It's what allows you to push through when things get tough, to bounce back from setbacks, and to maintain

    your composure under pressure.

    24 min
  • Developing Solitude for Inner Leadership

    After returning from a much-needed break, we're diving into a powerful yet often overlooked practice: solitude. We'll explore what solitude is, why it's crucial for leadership development, and how you can incorporate it into your life. So, let's get started!

    Solitude is the state of being alone without feeling lonely. It's a deliberate practice of spending time by yourself, free from the distractions and influences of others.

    This isn't about isolation or loneliness; it's about creating space for self-reflection, deep thinking, and personal growth.

    In our hyperconnected world, true solitude has become increasingly rare. We're constantly bombarded

    with notifications, messages, and the pressure to be available 24/7. The practice of solitude is about intentionally stepping away from these
    distractions to connect with yourself.

    26 min
  • What is Samadhi

    What is Samadhi and why are we going to talk about it? Samadhi is a Sanskrit term that refers to a state of meditative consciousness. What is meditative consciousness? How do you create meditative consciousness? How does it apply to your inner leadership?

    24 min

About Calm Under Pressure: Master your nervous system. Lead with clarity. Perform at your peak.

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Calm Under Pressure is a short-form podcast for those who must remain composed when the stakes are high. Hosted by Executive Calm & Performance Consultant Jason Hotchkiss, each episode blends neuroscience, breathwork, and performance psychology to help you regulate your nervous system.

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