# Performing Under Pressure: Turning Nerves Into Better Teaching

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Podcast: [First Chair: PSIA-AASI Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-chair-psia-aasi-podcast-325068)
Published: 2026-04-14T14:00:17+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/snowpros/performing-under-pressure
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Duration seconds: 1110

## Resource

What happens when pressure shows up—during a certification, a clinic, or even a lesson? In this episode of First Chair, George Thomas sits down with PSIA-AASI member and Intermountain Alpine Development Team member Carmela Olmo to explore how instructors can perform at their best when it matters most. Based on her 32 Degrees article, Performing Under Pressure, Carmela shares how her background in ski racing shaped her approach to nerves, failure, and performance. From using simple performance cues to reframing mistakes as feedback, she breaks down practical strategies instructors can use to stay present, communicate clearly, and trust their training. Whether you're preparing for an assessment or just looking to level up your teaching, this episode offers a clear, actionable mindset for handling pressure on and off the snow.

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