The science of performing under pressure with Sian Beilock

Sian Beilock is a cognitive scientist who specializes in why we choke under pressure. She’s also the first woman to be elected President of Dartmouth College. Sian shares with Adam her unique perspective on delivering results in high-stress environments, the value of sitting with discomfort, and strategies for guarding against performance anxiety. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links: TEDSports: ted.com/sports TEDAI Vienna: ted.com/ai-vienna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.