Performance Intelligence Bite Size: How to Shift From Panic to Performance | Nam Baldwin
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Oct 1, 2025 Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox reveals how the 'try easier' approach transformed her performance. Performance coach Nam Baldwin explains how letting go of tension can unlock flow and enhance focus. They discuss the importance of calm readiness versus overstimulation in achieving peak performance. The conversation also touches on tailoring wellbeing programs for organizations, balancing intention and calm under stress, and aligning with purpose to improve learning outcomes. Discover how these insights can revolutionize your approach to pressure.
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Try Easier To Reduce Tension
- Try easier by deliberately reducing tension during action to improve power and focus.
- Practice calmer, intentional movement so you can access flow rather than forcing performance.
Tennis Ball Drill That Changed Jess Fox
- Nam used a tennis-ball jump-and-catch drill to show Jess Fox how tension blocked her performance.
- When she 'tried easier' she jumped higher and smiled, then applied it to kayaking with immediate results.
Tension Blocks Flow And Power
- Tension creates resistance which reduces speed, power and focus.
- Trusting practiced skill and being present lets flow happen; you cannot force it into existence.
