Free things to read and hear. Start anywhere. Collected by Deano Sutter, founder of Pressure Reflex™ Leadership Training System.
Articles
Straight Answers
The questions people ask when the pressure hits.
- Why can't I say no without feeling guilty?You can't say no without guilt because part of you reads disappointing someone as a threat to the connection. The People Pleaser takes over and says yes.
- Why do I go blank when someone asks me a question?You go blank because your brain reads the question as more than you can handle and shuts you down. That's a Pressure Reflex called The Short-Circuiter.
- Why do I get defensive when I get feedback?You get defensive about feedback because part of you reads it as an attack on your credibility. A Pressure Reflex called The Defender takes over to protect it.
Podcasts And Interviews
Hear Him Yourself
Shows that invited Deano on as a guest. Each one opens in a new tab.
- How Salespeople Can Clear Mental Noise to Open New Pathways to SuccessThe Evolved Sales Leader · Spotify
- Winning the Game of LifePrelude to Positivity · Spotify
- Mindset, Burnout Recovery & Success StrategiesThe McCord List with Rachel McCord · Video
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- Reaching Millions Through Clear IntentionsThe Storylux Podcast · Spotify
- I Am EnoughGratitudespace Radio · Spotify
- Invisible Impact: How a Forgotten Conversation Changed My LifeDying Out Loud · Spotify
- The Art of (Not) Measuring Your GriefGrief Club · Spotify
- Yes, You Can Make Your Marriage Better All By YourselfHappily Ever After · Apple Podcasts
- Coming Out, Self-Acceptance, and Inner TransformationThe Now With Nat · Spotify
- Coming Out, Part 1: Being Gay & Loving GodMAX & Friends · Spotify
- Being Gay & Loving God, Part 2MAX & Friends · Spotify
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- The AssessmentFind out which Pressure Reflex shows up most for you.Coming soon
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Questions people ask
Where can I learn about Pressure Reflexes for free?
Right here. This page collects free articles, podcast interviews and a free live webinar from Deano Sutter, founder of Pressure Reflex™ Leadership Training System. Start with any article that sounds like you.
What is a Pressure Reflex?
A Pressure Reflex is the version of you that takes over under pressure. It is the emergency responder your brain calls in when a moment feels like a threat. It was trained into you, so it can be retrained.
How many Pressure Reflexes are there?
There are 8 named Pressure Reflexes. The Defender, The Overexplainer, The People Pleaser, The Fortress Builder, The Short-Circuiter, The Performer, The Dodger and The Ringmaster.
Why do smart leaders react badly under pressure, even when they know better?
Because knowing better is not the part in charge in that moment. When a moment feels like a threat, a Pressure Reflex takes over before thinking catches up. That is why smart leaders still snap, freeze, over-explain or go quiet, and then wonder why.
What do the articles answer?
The questions people ask when the pressure hits. Why you can't say no without feeling guilty, why you go blank when someone asks you a question, why you get defensive about feedback and why you overreact to small things. Every article names the Pressure Reflex at work and how it can be retrained.
Has Deano Sutter been on podcasts?
Yes. Deano has been a guest on 11 shows, including The Evolved Sales Leader, Prelude to Positivity, The McCord List with Rachel McCord, The Storylux Podcast, Gratitudespace Radio and Dying Out Loud. They talk about clearing mental noise, burnout recovery, self-acceptance and how 1 conversation can change a life.
How do I invite Deano Sutter on my podcast or show?
Go to pressurereflex.com/connect-with-deano and tell him about your show. Deano says yes to good conversations.
Is there a free webinar?
Yes. Deano Sutter teaches it live, online, for free, and you bring your questions. Save your seat at pressurereflex.com/w-def.
Is there a Pressure Reflex assessment?
It is on the way. The assessment will show you which Pressure Reflex shows up most for you. Books, guides to keep and videos are on the way too.
Who is Deano Sutter?
Deano Sutter is the founder of Pressure Reflex™ Leadership Training System, a leadership and executive mindset coach, keynote speaker and 3-time startup founder based in Dallas, Texas. He trains leaders to change how they react under pressure, because repeated reactions become reputation.
How can I talk to Deano about my own Pressure Reflex?
Book a free 30-minute session at pressurereflex.com/connect-with-deano. You talk one to one about where the pressure is costing you.
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