Breaking free from mental blocks and mastering your mindset - learn powerful techniques used by elite performers to overcome the "B-game" loop. In this deep dive, mindfulness coach Emma Murray reveals how top athletes and business leaders maintain peak performance under pressure.
Discover practical strategies to:
• Identify and break free from unhelpful thought patterns
• Transform anxiety into focused performance
• Master the physical and mental shifts needed for peak states
• Build consistent high performance through mindfulness
• Turn stress responses into performance advantages
Emma shares real examples from her work with Olympic athletes, Formula 1 drivers, and corporate executives, breaking down the exact process for catching negative loops and shifting into your 'A-game.' Learn why traditional mindfulness isn't enough for peak performance and how to combine ancient wisdom with modern performance psychology.
Perfect for athletes, business leaders, and anyone looking to perform better under pressure. Discover why anxiety isn't your enemy and how to transform your relationship with stress for breakthrough results.
This no-nonsense guide cuts through the fluff to deliver actionable steps for mastering your mindset and consistently bringing your best when it matters most.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Welcome Emma Maree
02:05 - Career Overview
04:18 - Consistently Bringing Your Best Performance
11:25 - The Demon of Expectation
15:05 - Understanding Expectation
17:40 - Stress Response and Its Effects on the Body
18:20 - Concept of Flow
22:05 - Components of Flow State
23:30 - Impact of Thoughts on Feelings and Actions
29:40 - Breaking the Anxiety Loop
30:10 - Thoughts and Sports Performance
34:26 - Understanding Anxiety
36:54 - The Alarm System Explained
42:37 - Overcoming Anxiety Techniques
46:00 - Checklist to Break the BAME Loop
49:10 - Personal Experiences with the BAME Loop
50:10 - Catching the BAME Loop
51:50 - Changing the BAME Loop
53:40 - Power of Acceptance in Performance
57:55 - Shifting Physical State
1:00:50 - Challenges of Being Present in Performance
1:06:01 - Understanding Burnout
1:10:10 - Changing Your Mindset
1:14:05 - Personal Insights on B.A.M.E. Experience
1:19:55 - Helpful Strategies for the Present
1:22:35 - My Process Explained
1:25:54 - Importance of Understanding the Process
1:28:45 - Challenges of Executing the Process
1:31:25 - Business of Doing Business Podcast Outro
Emma Murray
https://www.highperformancemindfulness.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/highperformancemindfulness/
IG @em.murray.1
https://www.facebook.com/em.murray.mindcoach/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-performance-mindfulness/
Resources:
The Chimp Paradox – Dr Steven Peters https://a.co/d/bctRFHD
Sacred Hoops – Phil Jackson https://a.co/d/2leV4YU
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