Pressure—it’s something we all experience, but what does it really mean and how can we handle it? In this episode of Sparks, we take a closer look at what happens when the stakes are high. Ben Heath and Emily Larson share their own experiences of performing under pressure, from military scenarios to million dollar creative challenges. We explore the fight, flight, or freeze response, challenge some common myths, and ask the big question—should you love planning or love the plan?
We also discuss how pressure affects office work, what a "Condor moment" really means, and the most effective ways to prepare yourself and others for high-pressure situations. Whether you're facing a big challenge or looking to build resilience, this episode has plenty to think about.
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Host:
Chris Lissaman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/
Guests:
Emily Larson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-larson-536630189/
Ben Heath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-h-32a1127b/
00:00 Performance under pressure
00:47 Welcome to Sparks
02:19 What is pressure?
06:29 Ben and Emily, when have you been under pressure?
09:49 Fight, flight, or freeze
15:28 Love planning or love the plan?
17:32 Common myths about performing under pressure
20:08 A Condor moment
25:08 Handling pressure in a creative context
28:56 The best way to prepare people for pressure
33:00 How do we help people handle pressure?
