# Episode 726 - The Cost of Calm: Training Your Brain for High-Pressure Calls

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Podcast: [7 Minute Leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/7-minute-leadership-6109)
Published: 2026-06-06T00:00:51+00:00
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## Resource

High pressure moments happen in every industry, and performance under stress can be trained. Episode 726 explores practical ways leaders can prepare their minds to make better decisions when the stakes are highest. This episode teaches a repeatable framework for staying calm, reducing decision fatigue, rehearsing scenarios, and improving performance under pressure. Host: Paul Falavolito Connect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , TikTok , LinkedIn , Substack , BlueSky , Threads , LinkTree , YouTube View my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.com Books by Paul Falavolito The 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFG The Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1Pf The 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8y The Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

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