Jonah simplifies performance psychology for practical use in various life domains.
Managing anxiety is crucial for optimal performance under pressure.
Competence should be prioritized over confidence in high-pressure scenarios for consistent performance.
Deep dives
Transition to Recorded Episodes
The podcast transitions from live broadcasts to prerecorded episodes for ease of scheduling and consistency. The decision to prerecord is made to maintain interaction with the audience and continues to be shared on the usual channels.
Introduction of Guest Jonah Oliver
Jonah Oliver, known for his work with Golf Australia, simplifies performance psychology to offer actionable insights applicable to various aspects of life. The host was impressed with Jonah's ability to convey complex concepts clearly, aiming to impact a wider audience.
Understanding Pressure in Performance
The discussion delves into the impact of pressure on performance using personal experiences, putting emphasis on the detrimental effects of heightened anxiety. By normalizing and managing anxiety effectively, individuals can navigate stressful situations more efficiently.
Differentiating Between Confidence and Competence
The conversation emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between confidence and competence in high-pressure situations. It advocates for focusing on behavioral output and competency rather than relying solely on confidence, illustrating that competence drives consistent performance.
Embracing Discomfort and Stress for Growth
A key takeaway revolves around embracing discomfort and stress, termed eustress, as a means of personal growth and building resilience. By reframing challenging situations as opportunities for growth and learning, individuals can develop a healthier relationship with stress and adversity.
This is the first episode of season 4 and I think you will agree it is a pretty epic way to get 2022 underway. Unfortunately I didn't quite nail the sound, so it is not my best work, which is a shame and I apologise for that.
I am joined by performance psychologist Jonah Oliver, who works with a number of professional athletes, surgeons, entrepreneurs and business leaders and after this chat I think you will know why.
Jonah does a fantastic job of making the complex word of performance psychology easy to digest in a relaxed manner which makes you (or at least has made me) review our relationship with pressure.
I hope you enjoy this chat and as always if you have a minute it would be great if you could leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.
