
High-stakes meetings don’t just test your strategy—they test your nervous system.
In this episode of Calm Under Pressure, host Jason Hotchkiss reveals a simple but powerful breathing technique trusted by Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and top executives: Box Breathing.
If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your mind scatter, or your voice tremble before a big presentation, this episode is for you. Jason guides you through the 4-4-4-4 Box Breathing method, showing you how to calm your nerves, sharpen your focus, and project confidence—right there at the boardroom table.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why stress hijacks your clarity and presence during critical moments
✅ How Box Breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system for instant calm
✅ A step-by-step guided practice you can use anytime—before a pitch, a performance review, or a client call
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a proven tool to regulate your body under pressure so you can lead with composure, authority, and brilliance.
🎧 Tune in now and discover how breathwork for executives can transform stress into steady leadership.