Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist who works in the trenches of high-stakes environments, he is a recognized speaker on optimal human performance, and he is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast. What can Michael teach us about success in the corporate world? Well, just a few of the important topics Mark and Michael discuss on this week’s episode are:
- Why is an understanding of the space between hesitation and commitment so fundamental to raising performance?
- What is micro-choking, and how can you dissolve pressure?
- A definition of failure that challenges us to step up
Time Stamps
- [03:20] – How does Michael help people become the best they can be?
- [05:00] – How does Michael help people think more clearly when under pressure?
- [05:25] – What does ‘micro-choking’ mean?
- [08:50] – You know when you’re on the edge of your capabilities, when you begin to get butterflies in your stomach, or even get nauseous.
- [12:50] – To do the difficult and challenging things in life, we need the help of others.
- [13:30] – However, corporate America is riddled with narcissists. This actually kills success.
- [16:25] – How does Michael see risk and failure show up in the executive suites?
- [19:20] – How does personal philosophy differ from personal purpose?
- [23:40] – Michael discusses the work he did with Skydiver Felix Baumgartner, the man who broke the sound barrier.
- [28:15] – What has Michael learned so far, from hosting his podcast, Finding Mastery?
- [35:05] – What is the space between hesitation and commitment? What makes someone go over that edge?
- [39:40] – Write down in 20 words or less what your philosophy is.
- [41:20] – What has Michael changed his mind about recently?
- [42:55] – What does Michael do to remain creative and innovative?
- [44:25] – What does Michael attribute his success to in life?
Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Finding Mastery
- Compete to Create
- Connect with Dr. Michael Gervais on LinkedIn