How to Perform Under Pressure in Business and Motherhood with Dr. Amy Athey

In today’s episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura is joined by Dr. Amy Athey — a psychologist and leader in sports performance psychology who has worked with elite performers in sport, military, and business.

If you’ve ever thought, “This doesn’t apply to me, I’m not an athlete,” think again.

Dr. Amy introduces the concept of the “corporate athlete” — and reminds us that if you’re pursuing motherhood, entrepreneurship, a career, or any kind of growth, you’re already in the game. The question isn’t whether you’re a high performer… it’s how you support yourself to sustain performance over time.

This episode is a powerful conversation about nervous system regulation, resilience, mindset, and what it really takes to show up in your moments that matter — without burning out.

In this episode you will hear:

(00:00) Meet Dr. Amy Athey + the idea of “corporate athletes”

(03:34) Elite performers still struggle with self-doubt — and why that matters

(05:57) Sustainable performance over time (not one perfect moment)

(07:38) The five foundations of high performance

(09:14) Nervous system regulation vs. willpower

(13:11) What to do when things go wrong (and they will)

(14:59) Two tangible tools: breathwork + “what’s important now?”

(17:23) The “inner coach” exercise (and why some of us need a new one)

(20:11) If your inner dialogue is harsh: how to start shifting it

(23:25) Why no one succeeds alone: coaches, support, and your village

(25:02) Change: when the discomfort of staying the same becomes too big

(28:40) Dr. Amy’s upcoming book + where to follow her

Amy's Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramyathey/

Website: https://www.atheyperformance.com/

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