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Managing Stress and Anxiety for Optimal Performance with Elle Ingalls
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The Enlightened Family Business Podcast
Ep. 148: Managing Stress and Anxiety for Optimal Performance
with Elle Ingalls
In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with Performance Coach and stress expert Elle Ingalls. They discuss strategies for handling stress responses, especially in high-pressure situations. Elle shares her journey from a symphonic conductor to a coach for athletes and executives, highlighting techniques to interrupt stress and improve performance. The conversation covers the biological aspects of stress, misconceptions about dealing with stress, and practical exercises to stay calm and focused. By exploring how to create a supportive environment and maintain inner awareness, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to perform their best in both personal and professional realms.
· 01:28 Meet Elle Ingalls: From Music to Mental Toughness
· 03:39 The Birth of a Coaching Journey
· 08:49 The Science Behind Stress and Performance
· 16:08 Addressing Anxiety in Today's World
· 24:23 Debunking Myths About Stress
· 27:26 Personal Breakthrough and Client Success Stories
· 28:18 Understanding the Stress Response
· 29:00 Individual Reactions to Stress
· 30:33 Self-Awareness and Stress Management
· 35:13 Practical Techniques for Reducing Anxiety
· 43:00 The Role of Conductors and Musicians
· 48:37 The Impact of Stress on Health and Longevity
Websites:
Elle's Books:
Elle Ingalls Bio:
Elle Ingalls is the author of Pressure-Free Parenting and The Pressure-Free CEO. She's the creator of The Pressure-Free Method, a revolutionary performance method designed to help high-achieving individuals from CEOs to students to break free from stress and unlock their full potential. With a unique blend of expertise as a performance coach, executive, college athlete, and professional musician, Elle developed this method to stop the fight-or-flight stress response before it starts, enabling sharper decision-making, increased resilience, and greater success without burnout.
People turn to Elle when the pressure is high and the stakes are higher. Her method offers practical, science-based tools to navigate intense demands while maintaining clarity, confidence, and health. Whether you're leading an organization or team, feeling the pressures of performance at work or school, or have challenges with your health or relationships, Elle empowers you to rise above stress, boost productivity, and thrive in both business and life—pressure-free.
100 episodes
Manage episode 522143217 series 2838450
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast
Ep. 148: Managing Stress and Anxiety for Optimal Performance
with Elle Ingalls
In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with Performance Coach and stress expert Elle Ingalls. They discuss strategies for handling stress responses, especially in high-pressure situations. Elle shares her journey from a symphonic conductor to a coach for athletes and executives, highlighting techniques to interrupt stress and improve performance. The conversation covers the biological aspects of stress, misconceptions about dealing with stress, and practical exercises to stay calm and focused. By exploring how to create a supportive environment and maintain inner awareness, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to perform their best in both personal and professional realms.
· 01:28 Meet Elle Ingalls: From Music to Mental Toughness
· 03:39 The Birth of a Coaching Journey
· 08:49 The Science Behind Stress and Performance
· 16:08 Addressing Anxiety in Today's World
· 24:23 Debunking Myths About Stress
· 27:26 Personal Breakthrough and Client Success Stories
· 28:18 Understanding the Stress Response
· 29:00 Individual Reactions to Stress
· 30:33 Self-Awareness and Stress Management
· 35:13 Practical Techniques for Reducing Anxiety
· 43:00 The Role of Conductors and Musicians
· 48:37 The Impact of Stress on Health and Longevity
Websites:
Elle's Books:
Elle Ingalls Bio:
Elle Ingalls is the author of Pressure-Free Parenting and The Pressure-Free CEO. She's the creator of The Pressure-Free Method, a revolutionary performance method designed to help high-achieving individuals from CEOs to students to break free from stress and unlock their full potential. With a unique blend of expertise as a performance coach, executive, college athlete, and professional musician, Elle developed this method to stop the fight-or-flight stress response before it starts, enabling sharper decision-making, increased resilience, and greater success without burnout.
People turn to Elle when the pressure is high and the stakes are higher. Her method offers practical, science-based tools to navigate intense demands while maintaining clarity, confidence, and health. Whether you're leading an organization or team, feeling the pressures of performance at work or school, or have challenges with your health or relationships, Elle empowers you to rise above stress, boost productivity, and thrive in both business and life—pressure-free.
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