Why Business Owners Freeze Under Pressure | Dr Don Wood

Send us Fan MailWhy do some business owners take decisive action under pressure while others become stuck, delay decisions and wait for circumstances to improve?In this episode, Peter Boolkah speaks with Dr Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of the TIPP programme, about stress, past experiences and the fight, flight or freeze response.Recorded during the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the conversation examines why some business leaders responded by adapting quickly while others effectively froze hoping that conditions would eventually return to normal.Don presents his perspective on how earlier experiences can influence present-day reactions, why outwardly successful people may still struggle internally and how emotional patterns can affect decision-making and performance.You’ll hear about:The fight, flight and freeze responses to uncertaintyWhy business owners can become immobilised during a crisisHow earlier experiences may influence present-day reactionsThe hidden stress carried by some successful entrepreneursWhy avoiding a difficult situation rarely resolves itHow emotional triggers can affect judgement and performanceDon’s explanation of his proprietary TIPP programmeWhy there is not necessarily anything “wrong” with someone who feels stuckIMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis archive episode contains personal experiences and health claims made by the guest concerning trauma, post-traumatic stress, autoimmune conditions and his proprietary programme.These statements are included because they formed part of the original conversation. They should not be treated as medical diagnosis, medical advice or a substitute for evidence-based care from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.GUEST INFORMATIONInspired Performance Institute: https://www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.comDon Wood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdonwoodphdCONNECT WITH PETER BOOLKAHWebsite: https://www.boolkah.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boolkahInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pboolkah/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoolkahX: https://twitter.com/boolkahABOUT PETER BOOLKAHPeter Boolkah is a business coach, author and speaker who has spent more than 20 years helping business owners build stronger, more valuable businesses that do not depend on them for everything.He is the creator of The Hamster Wheel Trap® and author of Your Business Sucks: Build a Business That Works Without Destroying Your Life.Peter works with founders and leadership teams on the issues that ultimately determine whether a business creates freedom or becomes another job: leadership, founder dependency, people, profit, execution, scaling, exit readiness and enterprise value.His approach is direct, practical and built around one simple question:Do you own the business, or does the business own you?Learn more at https://www.boolkah.com