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How to Become an Intentional, Resilient Leader

Dr. Haley Perlus · July 17, 2025

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How to Become an Intentional, Resilient Leader — Dr. Haley Perlus

Podcast: The Dr. Ginny Show

July 17, 2025 · 37 min

In this heart-opening episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with sports psychologist and resilience expert Dr. Haley Perlus to explore a new way of leading under pressure. Drawing on real stories from the slopes to the C-suite, they uncover how high-performing…

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Key topicsWhy Confidence Is a Skill, Not a Personality TraitThe 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. How to Perform When It Counts the MostWhen 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. Decision Fatigue & Mental Endurance: How High Performers Make Better Choices Under PressureEvery 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. View all topics →

About Dr. Haley Perlus

Dr. Haley Perlus, podcast guest

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

PhD Sport PsychologyTrusted by NASA, Marriott, Starbucks & DeloitteFeatured Oprah, ESPN & Business InsiderPublished author Personal Podium

Dr. Haley Perlus is a Performance Psychology expert, speaker, and author specializing in helping business leaders, entrepreneurs, and high achievers apply the mental strategies of elite athletes to reach peak performance. With a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology and certifications in coaching, fitness, and nutrition, she transforms high-stress environments into arenas for success—whether in the boardroom, on the stage, or in high-stakes leadership roles.

Her expertise has been sought after by Fortune 500 companies, top executives, and business innovators looking to master mental resilience, sustain focus under pressure, and turn obstacles into opportunities. Haley’s work goes beyond motivation—she provides actionable, science-backed tools that optimize leadership, enhance decision-making, and drive peak productivity.

She is the author of Personal Podium: How to Use Your Mind to Maximize Your Potential, which distills the psychological strategies of world-class performers into practical techniques for business and personal growth. Her insights have been featured on Oprah, ESPN, Thrive Magazine, and Beachbody, and she has spoken for companies such as Marriott and Starbucks, bringing a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to mastering high performance.

Whether coaching executives on mental toughness in leadership, helping entrepreneurs develop a high-performance mindset, or guiding professionals through the psychology of sustainable success, Dr. Perlus equips individuals with the tools they need to stay composed, focused, and driven—no matter the challenge.

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About this episode

In this heart-opening episode of The Dr. Ginny Show, Dr. Ginny Baro sits down with sports psychologist and resilience expertDr. Haley Perlusto explore a new way of leading under pressure. Drawing on real stories from the slopes to the C-suite, they uncover how high-performing leaders in Financial Services and STEM can transform stress into strategic momentum.

You will discover that resilience isn’t about bouncing back quickly, rather it’s about bouncing back with intention, clarity, and care. With honesty and humor, Dr. Ginny and Dr. Haley unpack the everyday pressures leaders face and how to meet them with presence, not panic.

By listening to this episode, you will:

Gain a fresh lens for identifying and responding to three different types of pressure

Learn a practical mindset reset that helps you and your team shift from overwhelmed to focused

Walk away with tangible strategies to lead with empathy, curiosity, and ownership

Whether you’re leading a team through transformation or simply trying to stay grounded under daily demands, this episode brings real tools and real stories to support your journey.

Our guest, Dr. Haley Perlus, is a PhD in Sports Psychology, a Performance Coach, Speaker, and Author with over 16 years of experience. To connect with Dr. Haley, email haley@drhaleyperlus.com or visit her website, drhaleyperlus.com. LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-haley-perlus/

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