High-Stakes Performance and Resilience with Brian Hite

Summary

In this episode of Present Influence, John Ball interviews Brian Hite, an expert in high-stakes performance and resilience.

Brian shares strategies that have helped him and others, including working with the U.S. Army and performing professional stunts.

The discussion covers how to stay motivated and in flow, dealing with uncertainty, and leveraging experiences across different fields. Brian explains how his background in sports psychology and his work as a stuntman and resilience trainer merge together to offer unique insights.

Brian emphasises the importance of resources for resilience and offers practical tips on using mental imagery for performance and problem-solving.

The episode also touches on the significance of authenticity, vulnerability, and understanding motivation for achieving high-level performance.

You can find out more about Brian here: https://brianhiteglobal.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to High-Stakes Performance

00:31 Meet Brian Hite: The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer

01:49 Brian's Synergistic Career Journey

04:09 Lessons from Stunt Work to Psychology

05:56 The Role of Resilience in Performance

06:58 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence

11:03 The Importance of Resilience Training

18:00 Resources for Building Resilience

23:56 Motivation and Values Alignment

27:56 Defining Success Beyond Traditional Metrics

29:53 The Role of Motivation in Achieving Success

31:56 Understanding and Enhancing Motivation

33:52 The Power of Authentic Communication

36:51 Influential Figures and Their Impact

41:01 The Importance of Mental Imagery

46:56 Connecting and Growing with Brian Hite

48:22 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes

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