#326 How To Perform Under Pressure: How Alex Auerbach Prepared Me for High-Stakes Pitching

In the high-stakes world of performance, the pressure can be overwhelming. But what if you could turn that pressure into your greatest ally? In this episode of The BluePrint, we're joined by Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. Dr. Auerbach shares his expert advice on how to perform under pressure, drawing from his extensive experience in sports and performance psychology.   In this candid conversation with Erik, Dr. Auerbach provides practical strategies to handle stress, enhance performance, and leverage stress as a tool for success. This conversation centers around coaching Alex provided Erik as he was preparing for a pitching spree to investors for AIM7. This is as raw as it gets!   Whether you're preparing for a major presentation, a sports competition, or any high-pressure situation, this episode is a must-listen.   In this episode, you’ll discover: • How exposure and variability can enhance your performance. • The importance of reframing your mindset towards stress. • Why practicing under varied conditions can create a richer mental model. • The role of faith and prayer in managing stress. • How to interpret physiological signals from your body. • Insights into the world of professional sports psychology.   Watch on YouTube Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "The more you do something that makes you nervous, the less nervous you start to be about doing that thing." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "One of the keys to actually getting something automatic is to do it under varied conditions." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "Tap into this stress...this is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "I put myself in very stressful situations and when I got there, it was like I had been there." - Dr. Erik Korem ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.