The Performance and Mindset Institute is a pioneering organization dedicated to fostering excellence through education and research focused on mindset transformation. Our mission is to empower Performing Artists and corporations by providing high-quality courses and scholarly resources that enhance mindset, performance, and creativity.
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Dr. Angelia Williams Podcasts
This podcast focuses on the entire well-being of not only singers, but anyone that works in high performance professions. Conversations and lessons regarding mental health and well-being, overall physical health, and spiritual awareness from a Christian worldview will be included in the vast array of topics discussed.
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AI, Social Media, and the Erosion of Human Cognition
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Send us a text Technology is reshaping our cognitive abilities in concerning ways, potentially diminishing our capacity for deep thinking and independent reasoning. Social media and AI present a paradox: they're useful tools but come with significant drawbacks for mental health, attention spans, and performance capabilities. • Digital tools elimina…
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Digital Rewiring: The Impact of AI and Social Media on Performance
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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how your communication style changes depending on which social media platform you're using? There's a hidden transformation happening beneath our digital interactions, and it's fundamentally altering how we connect with each other. Our research into long-term social media usage has uncovered something profound: …
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Send us a text What happens when disaster strikes right before your big performance? Dr. Angelia Williams shares a riveting story of having to find a replacement sound engineer with just 45 minutes to spare before a major show—and how the audience never knew anything went wrong. This fascinating conversation between Dr. Williams and Dr. Mary Ann Ma…
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Send us a text We explore the complex web of relationships that shape our lives and emotional wellbeing, from traditional human connections to digital interactions and our relationship with ourselves. Understanding how different types of relationships impact us neurobiologically reveals why some connections energize us while others drain our resour…
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Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic: Finding Your True Source of Approval
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Send us a text Intrinsic and extrinsic approval both have their place in our lives, but relying too heavily on external validation can be risky for your performance mindset and self-perception. We explore the nuances of approval across different contexts including corporate settings, performing arts, and child development. • Intrinsic approval give…
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Unlocking Potential Through Positive Relationships
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Send us a text What if the key to unlocking your full potential lies in the relationships you cultivate? Join us in this eye-opening episode of Creatively Balanced, where we uncover the transformative power of positive connections. Drawing from her extensive research with professional soul singers, Dr. Williams explores how personal, professional, …
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Unraveling the Jonah Complex: Conquering the Fear of Success
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Send us a text What if your biggest obstacle to success isn't lack of skill or opportunity, but fear itself? Join me as we uncover the Jonah Complex, a unique yet often overlooked fear of success that keeps many people from reaching their full potential. Drawing from the biblical story of Jonah, we explore how this fear manifests through self-sabot…
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Finding Balance: The Struggle Between Excellence and Perfectionism
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Send us a text Can striving for perfection actually hinder your success? Join me, as we dissect the fine line between excellence and perfectionism in this eye-opening episode of Creatively Balanced. You'll uncover how excellence is about setting realistic, achievable goals fueled by self-motivation and a keen awareness of your own limits. We'll als…
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Strategies to Leverage Anxiety for Optimal Results
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Send us a text Can anxiety be your secret weapon to achieving peak performance? Join Dr. Angelia Williams on Creatively Balanced as we unravel the complexities of anxiety and its profound impact on high-performance professions. In this episode, we dissect the nature of anxiety, distinguishing between trait anxiety, which is deeply embedded in one's…
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