Built for Pressure with Zoran Stojković | A Podcast for Leaders

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores adaptability — the ability to pivot quickly when plans fall apart. Drawing on examples from Formula 1 and emergency medicine, he shares practical…

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield once said, “The only thing you control is what you’re going to do next. In those next 10 seconds.” In this episode, Zoran shares the 10 second principle, stories fro…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores the power of efficient breathing for high performance. Learn how poor breathing sabotages endurance and decision-making, why slowing your breath …

The world you perform in is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous — in other words, VUCA. In this episode, Zoran explains the VUCA model, shares a story from elite sport, and shows how you can …

What do coffee in Banff and Michael Phelps’ goggles have in common? They both show us the power of cognitive flexibility — the ability to pivot quickly when plans fall apart. In this episode, Zoran s…

If you chase two rabbits, you’ll catch none. In this episode, Zoran shares a simple parable about a lumberjack and the challenge of focus — and why the ability to choose one priority at a time separa…

In this episode, Zoran shares the powerful “clone” analogy—a daily battle against your own habits, distractions, and doubts. Learn how to recognize the tricks your clone plays, lock in on your priori…

In this episode, Zoran breaks down the simple but powerful equation Performance = Potential – Distraction. Learn how distraction erodes your execution, why minimizing it is key to reaching your perso…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran introduces the W.I.N. strategy — What’s Important Now — a simple yet powerful reset tool to regain focus in high-pressure situations. Learn how athletes, …

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explains why vision without action keeps you stuck and action without vision leads to chaos. Learn how to align your steps with your goals to create real …

In high-pressure environments, losing situational awareness can cost you the game, the mission, or the outcome you’ve worked for. In this episode, I share what SA is, what steals it away, and how a s…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran Stojković shares a powerful mental performance strategy: letting go of attachments. Using a real-world example from a pro athlete, he explains how past ev…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down how to use all five senses and emotion in your visualization practice. Hear the story of a pro athlete who learned to stay calm and precise in…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down the concept of Next Play Speed — the ability to quickly reset after a mistake and get back to executing with confidence. Using lessons from el…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explains how checklists — simple step-by-step guides — can improve performance and reduce errors under pressure. Learn why top performers use them and how…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran shares a simple truth: pressure isn’t just about the work in front of you — it’s about the noise around you. Learn how to block distractions, protect your…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran unpacks the difference between finite and infinite games — and how high performers stay focused on long-term growth rather than short-term wins. Learn how…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down the mental cost of constantly living in the past or future — and introduces a simple, powerful framework for bringing your focus back to the p…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran explores how we respond when the stakes are high. Drawing from a powerful poem by Jim Tressel, he breaks down how pressure affects our thinking, behavior,…

In this episode of Built for Pressure, Zoran breaks down activation levels — the physiological chain reaction of stress — and how to manage it. Learn how to regulate your nervous system using reframi…