Conquering Performance Anxiety in School and Life
Learn what performance anxiety is, why it happens, and how to manage it with practical mental performance tools like positive self-talk, focus cues, and controlled breathing so that you can stay calm, confident, and focused when it matters most.
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Define performance anxiety and learn to distinguish between cognitive symptoms (racing thoughts) and somatic symptoms (physical tension) to better understand your body’s stress response.
Analyze past high-pressure experiences to pinpoint personal triggers, allowing for a proactive rather than reactive approach to competitive stress.
Master a suite of mental performance skills—including positive self-talk, focus cues, and controlled breathing—to build a personalized reset routine that restores composure under pressure.
Sloan is an experienced speaker, facilitator, and mental skills coach with a passion for using psychology and experiential learning to develop mental strength and resilience. She has a deep understanding of the student experience from a decade of supporting group and individual clients within both high school and college settings. Most recently she supported executives towards sustainable high performance as a keynote speaker and High Performance Executive Coach for Exos. She has supported IMG Academy+ individual clients for 2 years and is eager to build relationships that empower others towards achieving their goals and strengthening their growth mindset. Sloan holds a master’s degree in applied sport and exercise psychology from the University of North Carolina Greensboro and a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
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