Sian Beilock
Cognitive Scientist
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All Videos (29)
- What I Do
- My Research on "Choking" in Sports
- Writing My Book "Choke"
- Human Performance Laboratory
- Athletes in My Lab
- Great Part
- FMRI Technique for Observing the Brain
- Difference Between the Brain and the Mind
- Challenges
- Why We Choke Under Pressure
- Prefrontal Cortex Malfunction
- Role of Personality in Success and Failure
- Stereotypes Undermine Performance
- Superstition and Performance
- Muscle Memory
- Education
- Favorites
- Goals
- Helpful Teachers
- Heroes
- Skills From Childhood
- Family Support
- Staying Motivated
- What is Kinesiology
- Overcoming Obstacles
- My Parents in the Audience
- Did it Anyway
- Tips for Performing Well Under High Stress
- Advice
Bio
Watch Sian Beilock, Ph.D., currently President of Barnard College at Columbia University, Cognitive Scientist, Author, and Public Speaker. As the author of "Choke", she shares how playing soccer as a girl sparked her interest in what factors cause us to soar or fail in high stress situations such as an athletic event, a big test, or public speaking. In her research lab, she brings in high profile athletes to study and also advise on improving performance under pressure. One thing she's learned is that we are not born with this ability - it's all about practice, hard work, and learning.
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