Do you perform better or worse when the pressure is on? In this episode, Michael challenges one of the most commonly held beliefs about high performance - and asks the question worth sitting with honestly.

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IN THIS EPISODE

Why pressure is thought, not circumstance
The difference between focused attention (flow) and self-created friction
A story about a COO with an impossible org chart
Whether the "I perform well under pressure" story is helping or getting in the way

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ABOUT MICHAEL NEILL Michael Neill is a globally recognised transformative teacher, author, and coach. Author of 7 bestselling books including The Inside-Out Revolution, Supercoach, and Creating the Impossible (translated into 30 languages). His TEDx talks have over 2 million views.

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