The Ultraspeaking Podcast #5 Interview with High Performance Coach Romain Bastide
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Mar 16, 2021 In this engaging conversation, Romain Bastide, a high-performance coach and former investment banker, shares his journey from corporate life to coaching. He dives into the Wim Hof method for embracing cold exposure and mindfulness. Romain discusses the critical role of mindset in high-pressure situations and the importance of creating safe spaces for high performers to express vulnerabilities. He emphasizes letting go of ego and focusing on the process rather than outcomes, illustrating how embracing discomfort can lead to true growth and fulfillment.
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Mindset Over Skill
- The biggest challenge in speaking and other performance areas is mental, not technical.
- It's about managing your internal state, not just skill mastery.
Acceptance Overcomes Fear
- An intense drive to succeed can hinder performance due to fear of failure.
- Accept the possibility of losing to free yourself from this mental obstacle.
Golf Analogy
- In golf, focusing on avoiding obstacles often leads to hitting them.
- This illustrates the principle of focusing on what you want, not what you fear.