In the ever-demanding realm of modern business leadership, CEOs often find themselves juggling an avalanche of decisions and responsibilities that could make even a superhero's head spin. 

The constant whirlwind of pressure can leave anyone feeling like they've stumbled into a tornado of stress and burnout. Amidst the chaos, focusing on those long-term goals can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

I this episode, I share 5 essential practices that will enable you to stay in flow.

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Flow and getting in the zone was my secret weapon, whether I was on the ice playing hockey, deeply immersed in a project, or captivating an audience through public speaking.

But, like all powerful tools, flow has its pitfalls. For me, the side effect of such intense focus was exhaustion — a kind of weariness that seeped into my bones and left me drained, especially when I needed to switch gears and be present for my family.

It's a familiar narrative for many high-achievers: giving every task, whether work or workout, a hundred per cent. When everything feels like it's set to the highest stakes, the pressure can be relentless. 

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In the high-pressure business world, where every decision can make or break your company, the fear of failure and the stress of uncertain outcomes can often feel overwhelming. 

As an international hockey player and now public speaker and coach, I’ve experienced the paralysing fear of failure firsthand. 

However, I’ve also discovered a transformative path that can help you move from the struggle of denial to the freedom of flow. 

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How can we remain consistently in Flow, ensuring peak performance? 

The answer lies in anticipating the triggers that divert us from our optimal state.

During my early days as an athlete and later in my sales job, I was often caught off-guard by unforeseen disruptions that took me out of my groove. 

In this episode I share tips and tools to identify your triggers and stay in flow.

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Have you ever had moments when the world falls away, and you’re entirely in the ‘now’? 

This isn’t just a fleeting feeling but a scientifically backed phenomenon known as ‘flow’, first identified by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

When not managed effectively, the ‘mist’, comprised of internal and external triggers, clouds our clarity, disrupting the harmony of our mind and environment. 

I remember during hockey games, every pass and shot seemed effortless. I felt invincible. But there were games clouded by distractions and self-doubt. This experience I coined as the ‘mist’ in my book Managing The Mist.

While flow emerges as the hero, guiding us towards unparalleled performance and blissful immersion, the mist is its formidable antagonist. 

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Last week, I learned more about the profound connection between risk and life and the thread that runs through the very fabric of our existence.

I had the privilege to spend 90 minutes talking with Geoff Trickey, a charted psychologist who it’s an honour to call my friend. We talked about risk, human psychology and peak performance.

Geoff is the creator of Risk Type Compass. The design of the Risk Type Compass is striking in terms of (a) its psychological reasoning and (b) its technical test development perspective. It offers an innovative conceptualisation of personality related to risk perception, threat reaction, and propensity for risk-taking.

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Let’s start with a bold statement: The best athletes who compete at the top level know their skill set inside out. They understand their strengths and where they can add value to their teams. 

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In this podcast, I share 4 Ways to Achieve Flow Amidst Life's Chaos.

Navigating the demands and challenges of life often feels like trying to peer through a foggy window.

My journey with "Managing The Mist" has illuminated a path to profound clarity within this chaos.

This transformative experience has guided me towards achieving clarity in four remarkable ways since I penned the first edition in 2013.

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