Belinda Beatty

When I think about peak performance, I think about that razor-sharp moment in the cockpit — heart racing, focus narrowed, every decision counting. I also think about the hush before the curtain rises, the moment I step into the light. Both demand precision, confidence, and presence. And both taught me something profound: success isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how your mind is trained to respond under pressure. The Mental Game of High Performance The science behind peak performance...

Stress gets a bad reputation. But in the correct dose, it sharpens us. Focuses us. Prepares us to perform. The keyisn’t avoiding stress—it’s learning how to ride the curve. And at the heart of that curve is a powerful hormone:cortisol. Unlike epinephrine, which spikes quickly and fades fast, cortisol is the body’s longer-term stress signal. It rises in the morning to get us going, peaks with challenge, and ideally tapers off by night. But if it stays elevated—or never rises at all—our...

Today is all about a brain hack that is both fun, and a highly effective programming tool! Celebrating!!! Do you understand the power of your brain? If you do, how much time do you spend optimising your brain’s computing power? Or reprogramming old patterns (habits) that no longer serve you? “….the human brain is much more advanced and efficient and has more raw computing power than the most impressive supercomputers ever built.” [i]  John Staughton Even the most powerful supercomputers need...