High Stakes with Brian Hite
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How Brian channels impatience into productivity while balancing the risk of burnout
How he reframes “high pressure” as “high-stakes environments”
Why shifting focus from future consequences to the present moment matters
How perception, rather than circumstances, shapes the experience of pressure
How his stunt career demonstrates the difference between calm focus and panic under pressure
Why he urges listeners to stay open to opportunities and adaptable to change
Brian Hite, Ph.D., has spent over 30 years blending the worlds of professional stunt work and psychology, with more than 100 film and television credits, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for 24. His experience in high-stakes environments fuels his work as a coach, empowering leaders, athletes, and professionals to dismantle the illusion of pressure and unlock peak performance.
Through his coaching program, PressureX, Brian helps clients and organizations overcome mental barriers and embrace clarity. He also shares his insights in his book Begin Again, which integrates Eastern and Western philosophies for modern success. His upcoming book, Flow Under Fire, explores strategies for thriving in high-pressure situations. Whether coaching, mentoring, or speaking, Brian’s mission is to help others overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.
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Episode edited and produced by Carson Childers of Furlong Creative.