Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for leaders, high performers, and mission-driven professionals who operate in high-stakes environments. Hosted by Zoran Stojković, a process and development coach, each episode delivers sharp insights on decision-making, resilience, mindset, and execution — all under pressure. No fluff. Just practical tools to help you think clearer, lead better, and perform when it counts.
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Zoran explores Alfred Korzybski’s timeless idea that “the map is not the terrain.” Learn how mental models, beliefs, and playbooks can guide — or mislead — your performance, and why adaptability is one of the defining traits of elite decision-makers under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and deci…
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Zoran shares a story from a road trip across Canada and explores why high performers need to balance discipline with instinct. Learn why letting your natural gift flow—without micromanaging—can unlock creativity and performance under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers who thrive…
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Zoran explores why early specialization isn’t always the fastest path to mastery. Learn how top athletes and performers start as generalists, developing a broad foundation of skills that transfer across disciplines, fostering adaptability and high performance. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-…
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Zoran explores the power of After Action Reviews and debriefs. Learn how high-performing teams, from fighter pilots to corporate groups, use structured reflection and preparation to turn mistakes into lessons and accelerate learning. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers who thrive under pre…
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Zoran explores why high performers can’t just isolate mental skills into short practice blocks. Learn how to integrate tools like breathwork, mindfulness, and focus cues into the other 1,000 waking minutes — and how to make practice transfer into performance. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-m…
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In this episode, Zoran unpacks the principle of silent confidence — the discipline of letting your work speak louder than your words. Learn why over-talking can create arrogance or pressure, and how quiet, consistent action builds real confidence that lasts under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, …
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In this episode, Zoran shares a powerful principle he first heard from a professional boxer: Be where your feet are. Learn how mindfulness, presence, and cognitive flexibility help you anchor in the moment, and why that discipline leads to better performance and steadier emotions. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, l…
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Steve Jobs once said, “The journey is the reward.” In this episode, Zoran explores what that really means for high performers. Learn how to separate satisfaction from outcomes, savor progress, and turn setbacks into training reps on your path to mastery. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers…
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Zoran builds on Episode 9 by introducing activation mapping — a practical tool to measure and adjust your nervous system “speed” across different phases of performance. Learn how to identify your zones, add small rituals, and fine-tune your activation for peak results. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and …
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Ep 34: Sleep - The Hidden Performace Enhancer
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Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s performance prep. In this episode, Zoran breaks down the myths around “8 hours,” the science of sleep cycles, and the difference between quality and quantity. Drawing on experts like Matt Walker, Jen Gunter, Jessa Gamble, and James Leinhardt, plus practical tips from recovery research, learn how to optimize your sleep f…
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Albert Bandura defined self-efficacy as belief in your ability to act effectively. Alan Weiss calls it efficacy — confidence you can succeed in new, difficult situations. In this episode, Zoran combines both perspectives, showing how setbacks build strength, why efficacy and self-worth are separate, and how to boost both through relationships, posi…
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Zoran breaks down the science of flow, drawing from researchers like Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Through the lens of a downhill skier, learn how flow triggers like clear goals, risk, and concentration create the conditions for peak performance — and how you can apply them to your own craft. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high perfor…
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Building on episode 26, Zoran walks you through three simple breathing assessments you can do anywhere: the Hi-Lo test, respiratory rate, and the BOLT score. Learn how to measure your breath mechanics, spot inefficiencies, and identify where to improve for more calm, clarity, and endurance under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podca…
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Zoran dives into the power of a pre-performance routine. Discover how to create a personalized sequence of actions—incorporating breathwork, visualization, focus cues, and emotional regulation—to consistently prime your mind and body for peak performance in any high-stakes situation. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers…
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Zoran explores self-compassion as a powerful performance tool. Learn how to transform your inner critic into an ally by practicing self-kindness, recognizing common humanity, and observing thoughts mindfully, ultimately freeing up mental energy for peak performance and resilience. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, l…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores adaptability — the ability to pivot quickly when plans fall apart. Drawing on examples from Formula 1 and emergency medicine, he shares practical strategies to prepare for disruption, re-center under stress, and adjust effectively under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for…
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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield once said, “The only thing you control is what you’re going to do next. In those next 10 seconds.” In this episode, Zoran shares the 10 second principle, stories from elite rugby and the corporate boardroom, and a simple ACE framework to help you focus when pressure is highest. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores the power of efficient breathing for high performance. Learn how poor breathing sabotages endurance and decision-making, why slowing your breath changes your nervous system, and a simple 4/6 technique you can use anytime to reset under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for …
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The world you perform in is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous — in other words, VUCA. In this episode, Zoran explains the VUCA model, shares a story from elite sport, and shows how you can train yourself to thrive in unpredictable environments. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers…
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What do coffee in Banff and Michael Phelps’ goggles have in common? They both show us the power of cognitive flexibility — the ability to pivot quickly when plans fall apart. In this episode, Zoran shares how elite performers use contingency planning, mental agility, and everyday training to stay adaptable under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a…
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If you chase two rabbits, you’ll catch none. In this episode, Zoran shares a simple parable about a lumberjack and the challenge of focus — and why the ability to choose one priority at a time separates high performers from everyone else. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers who thrive unde…
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In this episode, Zoran shares the powerful “clone” analogy—a daily battle against your own habits, distractions, and doubts. Learn how to recognize the tricks your clone plays, lock in on your priorities, and win the fight by being just a little bit better than yesterday. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, a…
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Ep 21: Performance = Potential - Distraction
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In this episode, Zoran breaks down the simple but powerful equation Performance = Potential – Distraction. Learn how distraction erodes your execution, why minimizing it is key to reaching your personal best, and practical tools to keep your focus sharp under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and …
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran introduces the W.I.N. strategy — What’s Important Now — a simple yet powerful reset tool to regain focus in high-pressure situations. Learn how athletes, pilots, and leaders use it to tune out distractions and stay locked in on what matters most. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high per…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explains why vision without action keeps you stuck and action without vision leads to chaos. Learn how to align your steps with your goals to create real impact — with practical examples from sports and business. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-mak…
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In high-pressure environments, losing situational awareness can cost you the game, the mission, or the outcome you’ve worked for. In this episode, I share what SA is, what steals it away, and how a simple reset process can help you get it back fast — with a real story from a professional athlete who learned this the hard way. 🎙️ Built for Pressure …
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran Stojković shares a powerful mental performance strategy: letting go of attachments. Using a real-world example from a pro athlete, he explains how past events, future outcomes, and fixed identities can quietly drain your performance—and how to release them to free up mental capacity for peak performance.…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down how to use all five senses and emotion in your visualization practice. Hear the story of a pro athlete who learned to stay calm and precise in the most intense moments .of competition — by training his mind and body for pressure before it arrived. Learn how to mentally rehearse high-pressure …
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down the concept of Next Play Speed — the ability to quickly reset after a mistake and get back to executing with confidence. Using lessons from elite athletes, learn how to stop mistakes from compounding and stay locked in under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high per…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explains how checklists — simple step-by-step guides — can improve performance and reduce errors under pressure. Learn why top performers use them and how you can start creating your own. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers who thrive under pres…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran shares a simple truth: pressure isn’t just about the work in front of you — it’s about the noise around you. Learn how to block distractions, protect your energy, and stay locked on your mission. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers who thrive un…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran unpacks the difference between finite and infinite games — and how high performers stay focused on long-term growth rather than short-term wins. Learn how to play the game that matters most. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and decision-makers who thrive under p…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down the mental cost of constantly living in the past or future — and introduces a simple, powerful framework for bringing your focus back to the present. Awareness, acceptance, and action are the three keys to getting grounded and showing up at your best. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form pod…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores how we respond when the stakes are high. Drawing from a powerful poem by Jim Tressel, he breaks down how pressure affects our thinking, behavior, and performance — and how we can shape it into fuel instead of fear. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and d…
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In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down activation levels — the physiological chain reaction of stress — and how to manage it. Learn how to regulate your nervous system using reframing, breathing, and cold exposure, so you can perform with clarity when it matters most. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performe…
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Feeling stuck, aimless, or unmotivated? You might be disconnected from your purpose. In this episode, Zoran breaks down how purpose impacts performance and identity—and why elite performers aren’t immune to slumps. Hear why there’s no quick fix, and what kinds of practices can help you reconnect with your deeper “why.” 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a sh…
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Connection isn’t a soft skill — it’s a performance edge. In this episode, Zoran explores why high performers and elite leaders invest in human connection, and how you can build deeper relationships in work and life. With timeless wisdom from Dale Carnegie and modern mental performance insights, learn practical strategies to deepen trust and improve…
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Your inner voice can either sabotage or sharpen your performance. In this episode, I break down how self-talk shapes the way you think, feel, and act — especially under pressure. Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern neuroscience, we explore how to disrupt unhelpful thought loops and reshape your internal dialogue. You’ll learn practical tools like …
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Most people only train and compete — they forget to recover. In this episode, I break down what intelligent recovery looks like and why it’s a competitive advantage in high-stakes environments. You’ll learn the SENSE framework: a set of personal recovery strategies to restore energy and prevent burnout. Whether you're an athlete or a leader, your a…
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What if there was a blueprint for failure? In this episode, I break down 4 timeless traps that derail even the most talented — taken straight from the playbook of legendary investor Charlie Munger. We’ll unpack how being unreliable, ignoring other people’s lessons, folding under pressure, and fuzzy thinking erode performance. I’ll show you how athl…
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Not all practice is created equal. Discover what deliberate practice really means, how military aviators use it to break down complex skills, and why pushing just outside your comfort zone is the secret to building precision, adaptability, and readiness under pressure. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high performers, leaders, and …
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Ever feel mentally overwhelmed when the pressure’s on? This episode breaks down cognitive load — the mental effort your brain uses to process information — and why mastering it is a game-changer for leaders and performers. Learn practical ways to simplify, build habits, and stay sharp when it counts. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast fo…
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What motivates people to take action — or even risk everything? The CIA’s RICE model reveals four core drivers: Reward, Ideology, Coercion, and Ego. In this episode, learn how understanding these powerful motivators can help you lead teams, influence customers, and perform at your best. 🎙️ Built for Pressure is a short-form podcast for high perform…
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