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A performance psychologist who coaches NFL athletes and Olympians shares research-backed techniques anyone can use when nerves strike before a big moment. The best part: you don't need to feel confident to act confident.
Elite athletes don't just train their bodies—they master "thoughtload" management, a mental skill that cognitive research shows directly predicts performance under pressure. Now workplace experts say anyone can use these same Olympic strategies to work smarter and feel less overwhelmed.