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Dr. Haley Perlus is a world-renowned sport psychologist, keynote speaker, and performance consultant who helps elite athletes and top executives unlock their mental edge.

In this energising and insightful episode, Dr. Haley returns to the show to unpack the power of emotional mastery and mental recovery under pressure. With decades of experience working with Olympians, X-Games champions, and global business leaders, she reveals why high performers aren't perfect—they're the best at bouncing back.

This conversation is packed with practical mental tools, real-life stories, and game-changing mindset shifts that will help you recover faster, perform better, and lead with purpose.

What we cover in this episode:

Why recovery—not perfection—wins the game
Mental toughness vs. mental weakness (and how to spot both)
The fastest way to move from anger to focus
The 4 types of emotions and how to use each one
Tools like progressive muscle relaxation, reframing, and visualisation
How to develop your own reset ritual in 16 seconds
The difference between letting go and letting yourself off the hook

Trigger warning: This episode briefly discusses emotional distress and performance anxiety.

If this episode inspired you, please share it with someone who leads under pressure. A simple mindset shift could be all they need to break through.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

Learn more about Dr Haley here - https://drhaleyperlus.com
Grab your copy of her latest book here - https://drhaleyperlus.com/#book
Connect with Dr Haley on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/drhaleyperlus/
Check out “Love is letting go of fear” book here - https://www.amazon.com.au/Love-Letting-Fear-Gerald-Jampolsky/dp/0890872465

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