What does it take to perform under peak pressure? How do you raise kids to be successful performers? In this episode, Performance Leadership Advisor, Justin Su'a (Cleveland Browns, Dodgers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Rays, PGA & LPGA Tour) explains why outcomes like “be confident” or “trust the process” only work when athletes build clear, measurable systems and routines—and how self-awareness, feedback, and the right inner circle support that. We discuss embracing nerves in big moments, reframing negative “what if” spirals, and why “quantum leaps” come from consistent inputs over time. This is the conversation every athlete and parent raising confident kids should watch.

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 High Pressure Performance

00:40 Meet Justin Su'a

01:11 Beyond Mental Skills

02:12 Confidence Needs Tactics

32:13 Earning Athlete Trust

36:37 Helping Athletes in Slumps

40:53 Protecting Attention Online

41:42 Toxic DMs and Pressure

43:25 Families Facing Fan Heat

49:00 Identity Beyond the Sport