Why we choke under pressure -- and how to avoid it

Title:
Why we choke under pressure -- and how to avoid it
Speaker:
Sian Leah Beilock
Description:

When the pressure is on, why do we sometimes fail to live up to our potential? Cognitive scientist and Barnard College president Sian Leah Beilock reveals what happens in your brain and body when you choke in stressful situations, sharing psychological tools that can help you perform at your best when it matters most.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
15:13
Format: HTML5
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