Full Episode Page: Haley Perlus: Strengthening Self-Belief and Resilience in Business Leadership (Part 2)

Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, host Nick Berry continues his conversation with Haley Perlus, Doctor of Sport Performance Psychology. Haley dives into actionable strategies for building self-belief in business leadership, balancing ambition and contentment, and fostering adaptability. She reveals how leaders can harness mental toughness and the "What If" plan to prepare for challenges while staying agile. The discussion also covers how procrastination, when reframed, can drive creativity and performance. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode delivers practical tools and mindset shifts to help you lead with confidence and resilience.

Takeaways:

• Self-belief is built by taking action and learning from experience.
• Balance ambition and contentment to fuel both progress and satisfaction.
• Adaptability comes from planning for “What If” scenarios and thinking critically.
• Procrastination can inspire focus and creativity when used intentionally.

Links:

• Haley Perlus Official Website
• Haley Perlus on LinkedIn
• Haley Perlus on Instagram
• Personal Podium by Haley Perlus on Amazon
• Haley Perlus on YouTube

Chapters

01:00 Earning Self-belief
02:18 Balancing Contentment and Ambition
04:48 Using Flow State
06:50 Goal Setting: Dream, Next, and Now Goals
10:57 Adaptability and the What If Plan
16:11 Training Your Mind for Critical Thinking and Adaptability
21:23 Why Procrastination Works for Some People

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