Intro:
In a world where high stakes can mean life or death, Dr. Brian Hite—stuntman, PhD, and high-performance whisperer—challenges everything we thought we knew about pressure and stress. From being hit by cars to coaching elite military units and athletes, Brian’s “FACTS” framework (Focus, Arousal, Confidence, Tenacity) is transforming how leaders, first responders, and performers prepare for the moment that matters.
Whether you’re in a boardroom, a fireground, or stepping onto a stage, this episode of The Second Chance Podcast with Jeff Robertson is a masterclass in mastering your mindset when everything’s on the line.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
- High-Stakes Redefined: Pressure is perception. Stress isn’t required. Learn why reframing your internal dialogue is your superpower.
- The FACTS Framework: A powerful model built from real-world experience and psychology—how to align Focus, Arousal, Confidence, and Tenacity under pressure.
- Stuntman Lessons in Real Life: Why “no plan survives first contact” and how resilience is built before the impact.
- Coaching Peak Performers: From U.S. Special Forces to corporate leaders, Brian explains how preparation, perspective, and arousal management drive elite results.
- Parenting, Purpose, and Perspective: Fatherhood and coaching youth sports are often just as “high-stakes” as the battlefield. Brian explains why.
💬 Quote of the Episode:
“There are no pressure situations—only situations we interpret as pressure. The story we tell ourselves determines whether we feel stress or freedom.” — Dr. Brian Hite
🎯 Ideal for:
- Leaders under pressure
- Coaches and public safety professionals
- Athletes and high performers
- Educators, therapists, and trainers
- Anyone seeking to better manage stress and reclaim their power
📚 Mentioned in the Episode:
- Dr. Brian Hite’s book: Begin Again
- His brand-new FACTS-based performance coaching program
- Work with military units, trauma survivors, and athletes
- Connect with Brian Hite
