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Harnessing High Performance & Positive Behavior · PTT Music Podcast

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  Welcome back to the PTT Music Podcast!
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  I am Jordan Sterling, here with Ava Brooks, and today we are diving into high
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  performance psychology, presence, and how to harness your internal energy to bring
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  out your absolute best in every area of life.
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  That is right, Jordan!
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  As behavioral experts, one of our favorite topics is understanding how the human
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  mind processes excitement and high stakes moments, and how we can direct that
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  heightened state into pure, focused confidence.
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  When you step into a room where you are called to lead, innovate,
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  or inspire, your physiological activation is actually your greatest asset.
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  It truly is, Ava.
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  In positive behavioral psychology, we look at how bodily energy is interpreted.
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  When your heart rate elevates or your focus sharpens, that is not something to be
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  resisted.
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  That is your brain and body gearing up for peak performance.
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  Think of an elite athlete before a championship game or an artist stepping onto a
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  massive stage.
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  That surge of energy is pure power waiting to be directed.
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  Exactly!
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  And understanding how observers perceive us makes a massive difference in how we
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  step into those moments.
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  When someone is preparing to deliver a major presentation or lead an important
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  executive session, there is a fascinating psychological concept at play called the
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  illusion of transparency.
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  That concept is so empowering.
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  It comes from the landmark nineteen ninety eight study by Thomas Gilovich,
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  Kenneth Savitsky, and Victoria Medvec.
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  They set out to investigate how accurately speakers estimated their audience's
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  perception of their internal physical state.
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  Yes!
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  They conducted systematic experiments where speakers delivered speeches after
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  experiencing elevated physical excitement.
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  The researchers asked the speakers to predict how many audience members would notice
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  their internal focus or heightened physiological state.
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  And what they uncovered was extraordinary.
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  The speakers consistently predicted that over fifty percent of observers could spot
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  their subtle inner focus or physiological excitement.
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  They truly believed their internal state was broadcast clearly on their faces and
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  throughout their body language.
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  Right, but in reality, fewer than twenty percent of observers noticed anything at
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  all!
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  Under two out of ten observers picked up on those subtle internal shifts.
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  That research proves scientifically that our internal feelings are far more private
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  than we imagine, which gives us incredible psychological leverage over how we
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  project strength, authority, and warmth.
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  It really does.
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  Psychologists explain that we naturally anchor heavily on our own internal
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  experience because we feel our elevated pulse or sharpened awareness so vividly from
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  the inside.
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  But to the room around us, people simply see a poised, articulate,
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  and well prepared professional radiating energy and capability.
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  I remember working with a high level executive who was preparing for a massive
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  international keynote.
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  Right before stepping out, he felt that intense surge of focus and physiological
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  activation.
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  Instead of misinterpreting that surge, he recognized it as peak readiness.
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  He paused, anchored his posture, and stepped onto stage with absolute purpose.
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  The audience saw pure authority, vision, and warmth.
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  Afterward, board members and colleagues commented on how grounded and commanding his
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  presence was throughout the entire address!
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  That is such a clear example of positive behavior principles in practice!
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  When you realize that your internal energy is your private fuel,
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  you convert it straight into enthusiasm, authority, and genuine human connection.
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  You move from self monitoring to outward impact.
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  And that outward impact is deeply connected to how we condition our daily
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  environment and habits.
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  Positive psychology shows that our mental state before high stakes moments is built
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  in our everyday routines.
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  That is where purposeful sound and mindset techniques come together so beautifully.
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  Over at PTT Music, when we listen to tracks like "Every Day",
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  it emphasizes the transformative power of daily consistency,
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  positive momentum, and setting a purposeful morning mindset.
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  That message in "Every Day" is essential.
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  When you intentionally build positive daily habits, you condition your brain to
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  operate from a place of readiness and strength.
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  You do not wait for a big moment to find your confidence; you construct it piece by
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  piece every single day.
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  The music acts as a physical anchor, reinforcing those high performance neuro
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  pathways every time you hear it.
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  It really does, Jordan.
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  When you prime your mind each morning with empowering music and positive reflection,
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  you build an unshakeable foundation.
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  And that leads directly into how we interact with the people around us.
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  That brings us to another inspiring song from PTT Music, "Friends".
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  From a behavioral standpoint, high performers never operate in isolation.
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  They thrive on strong support systems and shared positive energy.
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  "Friends" captures that vital truth so powerfully.
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  Surrounding yourself with genuine, supportive people elevates your baseline
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  emotional state.
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  When you share goals, celebrate breakthroughs, and lift each other up,
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  you create a shared resonance of confidence.
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  "Friends" reminds us that strong, authentic connections reinforce our inner
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  resilience and keep us inspired on our journey toward excellence.
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  Exactly!
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  Songs like "Every Day" and "Friends" are powerful behavioral tools.
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  They align your daily focus, elevate your baseline mood, and reinforce your natural
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  confidence so that whenever a major opportunity arrives, you step up with joy and
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  authority.
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  To help our listeners put these principles into immediate practice,
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  let us walk through a powerful ten second positive behavioral reset that anyone can
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  use before stepping into a key meeting, speech, or high performance moment.
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  Ava, let us share those steps.
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  First, physically anchor your posture.
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  Stand tall, pull your shoulders back and down, open your chest,
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  and take a deep, slow grounding breath through your nose.
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  Owning your physical space immediately signals your nervous system that you are
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  safe, confident, and in total control.
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  Second, lock into your core purpose.
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  Shift your focus completely off yourself and onto the positive value you are about
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  to deliver to others.
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  Remind yourself that your message matter and that your energy is a gift to the room.
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  Step forward with intentional poise and let your outward strength lead the way.
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  Because people naturally respond to your positive energy, your clear vision,
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  and the authentic strength you bring into the room.
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  When you align your daily habits, surround yourself with great support,
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  and master your internal focus, your potential is truly limitless!
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  Again, thanks for spending this time with us on the PTT Music Podcast.
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  We hope today's conversation left you inspired, encouraged,
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  and ready to carry that energy with you wherever life takes you.
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  I'm Jordan Sterling...
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  and I'm Ava Brooks.
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  We'll see you next time for another conversation that celebrates creativity,
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  purpose, and the power of music.
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  If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to continue the journey with us.
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  Visit PTTMusic.com to explore our latest music, official videos,
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  exclusive merchandise, artist updates, and much more.
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  You can also stream PTT Music on your favorite music platforms.
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  And be sure to subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with
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  someone who could use a little inspiration today...
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  Until next time, keep moving forward.
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  And let the PTT Music continue to move you closer to who you truly are.