The Speaking Up Podcast - How to Thrive When the Pressure's On

How to Thrive When the Pressure's On

04/10/23 • 7 min

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In a perfect world, we would never have to be in a high pressure situation, but that’s just not the case. Regardless of how much you prepare for a situation, sometimes the pressure is going to build. Knowing why you’re in that situation and how to alleviate the high pressure will help you thrive in those situations.

In this episode, I share some the strategies I give to my executive coaching clients when they feel like they’re working under constant pressure, including:

Set realistic expectations.
Know what calms and centres you... and do that.
Use these situations as an opportunity for growth.

Once you learn how to manage high pressure situations, and turn them into a positive experience, you will be in the right mindset to truly thrive in your career. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:08) You can never be prepared enough

(02:20) Why I love high pressure situations

(05:05) Look in the mirror

Also mentioned in this episode:

What’s Your Back-Up Plan?

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

In this episode, I share some the strategies I give to my executive coaching clients when they feel like they’re working under constant pressure, including:

Set realistic expectations.
Know what calms and centres you... and do that.
Use these situations as an opportunity for growth.

Once you learn how to manage high pressure situations, and turn them into a positive experience, you will be in the right mindset to truly thrive in your career. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:08) You can never be prepared enough

(02:20) Why I love high pressure situations

(05:05) Look in the mirror

Also mentioned in this episode:

What’s Your Back-Up Plan?

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

Previous Episode

Your Guide to Beating Procrastination

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There are many reasons why we procrastinate – it could be overwhelm, it could be lack of preparedness, maybe it’s not something that fits in your zone of genius, or perhaps you just don’t know where to start!

I’m going to tell you a secret... all of the above is totally fine! It’s ok to feel overwhelmed, underprepared, or just unmotivated, but by procrastinating you’re just letting these tasks build up, which can cause you a lot of unnecessary stress, and this could impact your job performance.

So in this episode I am going to share some top tips on how to beat procrastination, including:

Start saying no!
Write it down.
Know your deadlines.

Believe me. I know that procrastination rears its head for all of us, and I've dealt with it myself. You're not alone and can overcome this as long as you put the steps in place to get past it. You got this!

Here are the highlights from this episode:

(01:10) You’re not alone

(03:22) You need to know why you’re procrastinating

(04:51) Start making small steps

Also mentioned in this episode:

Why You Need A To-Don't List

Connect with Elizabeth:

Web: https://www.elizabethkoraca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkoraca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethkoraca/

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespeakinguppodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKoraca/

Twitter: Elizabeth Koraca (@ElizabethKoraca) / Twitter

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGl8fu0OF8KEFHKz312rl9Q

Next Episode

What to Do When You Get Laid Off

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According to a study by the career experts at Zippia, nearly 50% of Americans suffer from layoff anxiety, and nearly 30% have lost their job in the last two years alone.

Is it any wonder that we worry about losing our jobs?!

I know how being laid off feels. It’s happened to me, but I bounced back, got myself on a better path and now I’m happier and more successful than ever. Being laid off became a positive for me, and it can for you too.

In this episode, I share some of the things you can do when you get laid off, including: