62. The Mindset Secret to Crushing Your B-Game with Emma Murray

Discover the game-changing mindset secrets that help elite athletes and business leaders perform at their peak. In this powerful conversation with renowned performance mindset coach Emma Murray, learn how to identify and overcome your "B-game" - those moments when stress, fear, and overwhelm hold you back from reaching your full potential.

Emma shares invaluable insights from her experience coaching Olympic athletes, AFL premiership teams, and high-performing executives, including:

• Why understanding your stress response is crucial for peak performance

• How to break free from "functional freeze" and take decisive action

• The power of acceptance in managing overwhelming situations

• Practical techniques to shift from B-game to A-game thinking

• Real strategies for building resilience and maintaining focus under pressure

Drawing from her work with Richmond Football Club's historic three premierships and Olympic teams, Emma reveals the exact methods that help elite performers maintain their edge. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or leader, these proven mindset techniques will help you perform at your best when it matters most.

Discover why the way we typically handle stress might be holding us back, and learn the practical steps to transform your approach to high-pressure situations. This conversation goes beyond typical performance advice to deliver actionable insights you can implement immediately.

Join us for an honest, practical discussion about what it really takes to crush your B-game and consistently perform at your peak. Perfect for anyone ready to take their performance to the next level, whether in business, sports, or life.

00:25 Welcome to The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast

00:57 Understanding Functional Freeze in the Workplace

02:41 Leadership Strategies to Overcome Functional Freeze

05:08 Chunking Down Tasks for Success

06:02 Real-Life Examples of Effective Leadership

08:31 The Importance of Empathy and Vulnerability in Leadership

17:45 Building a Culture of Continuous Critique

29:28 Navigating Post-Pandemic Leadership Challenges

33:26 Case Study: Handling a Crisis in a Financial Institution

35:41 Unleashing Hidden Strengths in Teams

36:58 Connecting to an Inspired Vision

37:55 Personal Story: From Pharmaceutical Rep to Purpose-Driven Work

39:50 The Critical Role of Equipment in Recovery

42:13 The Power of Connection in Organizations

51:12 Balancing Love and Challenge in High Performance

51:37 Navigating Personal and Professional Failures

57:53 Finding Stillness in the Storm

01:02:02 Practical Advice for Daily Awareness and Connection

01:08:23 The Importance of Acceptance and Focus

01:10:05 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Emma Murray

https://www.highperformancemindfulness.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/highperformancemindfulness/

IG @em.murray.1

https://www.facebook.com/em.murray.mindcoach/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-performance-mindfulness/

Resources:

The Chimp Paradox – Dr Steven Peters https://a.co/d/bctRFHD

Sacred Hoops – Phil Jackson https://a.co/d/2leV4YU

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