Dr. Haley Perlus

PhD Sport Psychology, Author and Expert in High-Performance Strategies

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86. Dr. Haley Perlus - What The World's Best Athletes Know About Unlocking Potential

September 18, 2025

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Dr. Haley Perlus holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and workswith athletes, businesses and high achievers to embrace pressure as a performance enhancer. Her impressive client list ranges from the University of Colorado Buffaloes, Starbucks, Marriott International and more. An alpine ski racer, Dr. Perlus' youth sports career gave her firsthand experience on navigating emotional forks in the road.

In this episode, Dr. Perlus discusses:

The biggest issues facing college athletes and how they can navigate them;What the world’s best athletes know about unlocking potential;How to use others’ inspiring performance to drive your own results; How to overcome the blocks created by jealousy and intimidation to fuel your own success;How stress can be a performance asset; andWhat factor individuals should focus on to achieve high performance.Learn more about Dr. Perlus here.

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Dr. Haley Perlus Podcast Episodes

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Resilience & High-Performance Psychology with Dr. Hayley Perlus

Unstress with Dr Ron Ehrlich

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Performing Under Pressure with Dr. Haley Perlus Ph.D., Performance Psychology Expert

Live Greatly

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Interview with Dr. Haley Perlus

Ariise

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Learning to Focus on Our Identity and Purpose and not just Your Current Role w. Dr. Haley Perlus [Episode 154]

The Intentional Clinician: Psychology, Philosophy, Therapy, & Change

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Episode 120: Right Foot, Left Foot: Finding Your Way Back After Setback with Dr. Haley Perlus

One Thing with Dr. Adam Rinde

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231: How to Become an Intentional, Resilient Leader

The Dr. Ginny Show

Jul 2025

427 - Overcoming Doubt and Anxiety in Competition, with Sports Psychologist Haley Perlis

The Strenuous Life Podcast with Stephan Kesting

Jul 2025

5-Minute Habits Olympic Coaches Trust for Success | Dr. Haley Perlus

High Performance Longevity

Jul 2025

Episode # 250 - 3 Strategies – Use Pressure to Sharpen Skills, Rather than Crumble Under It - Dr. Haley Perlus

Anxiety Simplified Podcast Going Beyond Psychology

May 2025

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How to Perform When It Counts the Most

When the stakes are high, your mental response determines your outcome. Haley explores how leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs can use pressure to sharpen their skills, rather than crumble under it. She shares stress-optimization techniques used by Olympic athletes and high-performing executives, helping professionals train their minds to stay sharp, execute with confidence, and channel stress into peak performance.

Why Confidence Is a Skill, Not a Personality Trait

The biggest myth in business is that some people are just “naturally confident.” In reality, confidence is trained—just like strength or stamina—and the lack of it quietly holds back even the most talented leaders. Dr. Haley Perlus draws on her work with elite athletes and executives to reveal how confidence is built through repetition, calculated risks, and breaking through mental barriers. She shows professionals how to condition their mindset for high-stakes moments—whether it’s commanding a boardroom, pitching investors, or leading under pressure—so they can perform with clarity and conviction when it matters most.

Decision Fatigue & Mental Endurance: How High Performers Make Better Choices Under Pressure

Every day, business leaders make hundreds of decisions—from strategic planning to crisis management. But when the brain is overloaded, decision fatigue sets in, leading to poor judgment, hesitation, and burnout. Haley unpacks the psychology of decision-making, explaining how top performers—whether in business or elite sports—train their mental endurance to sustain clarity, confidence, and precision under pressure.

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