Quiet the Voice: Performing Under Pressure
In this episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness, host Alan shares a personal story from his time as a university music student - a moment of high anxiety and transformation. As a second-study pianist under the guidance of Marios Papadopoulos, Alan was invited to perform in front of elite concert pianists. What began as a deeply uncomfortable experience unfolded into a turning point in his performance mindset.
Reflecting on nerves, self-doubt, and the voice of internal criticism, Alan weaves in key concepts from Timothy Gallwey’s The Inner Game of Tennis - including the battle between the judging Self 1 and the intuitive Self 2.
Listeners are offered a quick and practical tool, the 3-Breath Reset, to help shift from overthinking into presence — a simple practice for anyone facing pressure in work, performance, or daily life.
This is an episode about trust, letting go, and discovering what can happen when we stop trying so hard.
