Calm Under Pressure: Master your nervous system. Lead with clarity. Perform at your peak.

Rest Is Not a Reward

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a particular kind of tiredness that arrives after a full day with people.Not just physical exhaustion—but a buzzing alertness that lingers...

Reimagining Holiday Stress as Growth

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a moment in December when something inside us quietly tightens—almost invisibly.Maybe it’s the calendar filling faster than your energy....

From Gifts to Experiences, Mindful Seasons

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a moment every year—quiet, almost hidden—when the season shifts.Not when the lights go up.Not when the stores switch to Christmas playli...

Wasting Your Energy Before You Even Begin

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short and powerful episode of Calm Under Pressure, we explore the neuroscience behind why we feel drained before stressful situations even hap...

Thrive During the Pressure of the Holidays

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How to Thrive During the Pressure of the Holidays | The Calm Under Pressure Podcast**The holiday season arrives like a beautiful storm—full of ligh...

Removing the Mental Clutter

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are days when your mind feels like an overcrowded room—every thought speaking over the next, every worry demanding your attention. You try to ...

Calm in Motion — Regulating Your Nervous System While Traveling

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Airports. Timelines. The hum of engines and the soft chaos of movement.Even when everything’s running smoothly, travel can awaken a low hum of tensi...

The Weight Beneath the Wave

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When motivation fades and the mind feels heavy, we often label it as weakness. But what if the slump is not a sign of failure, but a quiet signal from...

The Presence Principle

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Presence Principle: How Rooted Calm Creates Real Influence.True influence doesn’t come from charisma — it comes from presence. In this episode...

The Micro-Rest Strategy

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if peak performance wasn’t about working harder — but resting smarter? In this episode of Calm Under Pressure, we explore The Micro-Rest Stra...

Calm Confidence in the Crucial Conversation

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Executive Calm Podcast, discover how to stay composed and confident during high-stakes conversations. Most leaders don’t fail...

Mental Clarity On Command

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is your mind constantly running in circles, weighed down by endless thoughts, decisions, and distractions? In this episode, we break down why the mind...

The Leadership Reset Breath

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before the meeting, the presentation, or the difficult conversation, you don’t need 20 minutes of meditation — you need one breath done right. In ...

Turning Stress Into Strategic Energy

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if stress isn’t the enemy … but the fuel? In this episode, Jason Hotchkiss reveals how to transform stress into strategic energy using his 3-...

Your Morning Nervous System Reset

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you start your day in stress, you’ll lead from stress. But when you begin with a reset, you lead from clarity. In this episode of Calm Under Pres...

The 5-Second Pause That Changes Everything

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Five seconds. That’s all it takes to stop a conflict from spiraling—and turn it into a meaningful connection. In this episode of Calm Under Pressu...

Box Breathing for Situational Brilliance

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

High-stakes meetings don’t just test your strategy—they test your nervous system. In this episode of Calm Under Pressure, host Jason Hotchkiss rev...

The 90-Second Rule for Leadership Clarity

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know it takes just 90 seconds to stop stressspiral and think clearly under pressure? In this first episode of Calm Under Pressure, I walk with...

Big News Right Here...Right Now

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special update, host Jason Hotchkiss shares exciting news — Unlock Your Leadership is evolving into the Calm Under Pressure Podcast. After y...

The Recharge Revolution – Fueling Leadership from Within

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode of Unlock Your Leadership, host Jason Hotchkiss dives into a game-changing leadership paradigm: prioritizing holistic well-be...

Sacred Rhythms: How Everyday Mindfulness Transforms Daily Life

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can simple daily rituals become powerful doorways to peace, purpose, and the presence of God?In Episode 64 of Unlock Your Leadership, we explore h...

RAISING YOUR VIBRATION: TRUTH, MYTH, AND MOTIVATION,

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to "raise your vibration"? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into one of the most popular phrases in ...

Men on Mission: The Future of Male Leadership in 2025

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does leadership look like for men in 2025? Spoiler alert—it’s not about bravado, dominance, or hustle. In this powerful episode of Men on Mis...

Contemplative Leadership Leading with Stillness, Spirit, and Strategy

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if leadership could look radically different in a world driven by hustle, pressure, and performance?In this powerful episode of the Unlock Your L...

Burnout, Triggers, and Trust

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're in the right place if you were drawn to this episode by the words burnout, triggers, or trust. Today, we’re unpacking a vital concept tra...

How Healthy Habits Empower Powerful Leadership

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, host Jason Hotchkiss takes a transformative look at how our physical health directly impacts our leadership...

Grow In Authenticity and Transparency

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the words authenticity and transparency, what comes to mind?In this powerful episode of Unlock Your Leadership, host Jason Hotchkiss unp...

The Power of Psychological Leadership: Leading with Insight and Impact

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode #57 of Unlock Your Leadership, host Jason Hotchkiss explores one of the most impactful yet often overlooked dimensions of leadership: psych...

Stress Solutions: Building Everyday Resilience

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of UYL, host Jason Hotchkiss unpacks practical tools and empowering insights to help you turn daily stress into personal growth. Wheth...

The Role of Financial Wellness in Leadership Growth

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Currently, everyone seems to be focused on one of two words: inflation or finances. Some will tell you money is just printed paper, and others will ar...

Rise & Conquer: The Productivity Uprising

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is time? We all have the same 24 hours daily, but how we choose to use them can define our success as leaders. In this episode, host Jason Hotchk...

Rebel Servants

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of UYL, host Jason Hotchkiss takes you on a transformative journey into the heart of servant leadership, a philosophy that redefines...

Empathy Unveiled: Cultivating Compassion in Leadership and Life

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Jason Hotchkiss as he delves into the world ofgrowth and leadership. In this insightful episode of UYL (Unlock Your Leadership), we explore ...

Unveiling Narcissism

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to survive the consistent and constant bombardment of a narcissist? I’m here to tell you it is possible, but it doesn’t come easy. ...

Physical Fitness

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Unlock Your Leadership, the podcast where we explore transformational vitality through the power of physical fitness and its impact on eve...

Stoicism for Today

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stoicism offers a powerful framework for living a life of purpose, resilience, and inner peace in a world of uncertainty and chaos. From its origins i...

How to Handle Emotional Recovery

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One area within inner leadership development that is not always addressed or discussed is the importance and path to emotional recovery. Today’s gue...

Assessing Your Strengths for Inner Growth

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of strengths and assessment has always been a popular and demanding topic within the circle of leadership. Having the inner knowing of our s...

Spiritual Prompts for Inner Leadership

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently on my Instagram account (Unlock Your Leadership), I started posting spiritual prompts every Friday. Why? Part of my philosophy is we are all ...

Developing Emotional Intelligence

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a subject mentioned a lot within online platforms but is hardly ever defined. Individuals throw this topic around claiming to be experts on the...

Zen Habits for Your Inner Leadership

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of UYL, Episode #42, a podcast focused on developing our inner leadership. Thank you for listening to my podcast, I’m Jas...

Beyond the Fraud: Conquering the Imposter Syndrome

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, 41, we're discussing a topic that affects millions of people across all walks of life, including myself: Imposter Syndrome. ...

Top 5 to Thrive in 2025

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is officially 2025, and in this episode, 40, I will give you the top 5 focuses you should focus on in 2025 for your inner leadership development. T...

The Discipline of Stillness

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, in Episode #39, we’re diving into a topic often overlooked in our fast-paced world: the discipline of stillness. What is Stillness? What exac...

How to Process Death

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many have tried to escape the clutches of death. Some have created strategies in hopes of acquiring greater lengths of time. However, as I have been p...

Meditation and Mindfulness

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode explores the fascinating world of mental well-being and personal growth. Today, we're diving into the often-confused concepts of medit...

Goals in Focus: Navigating Your Path to 2025

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are finally arriving at today’s episode #35: Goals in Focus: Navigating your path to 2025. That’s right we are talking about setting and achiev...

Not My Thoughts

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts. We have many of them in a day. The latest research tells us that the average person has 60,000 thoughts per day, which averages around 48 th...

How to Overcome Setbacks & Adversity

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is adversity and what is setback?  Adversity refers to challenging situations that leaders encounter, while setbacks are specific instances of f...

What is Yoga

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we hear the word "Yoga" there usually seems to be a carnival of ideas flooding our minds. Stretches, spandex, mindfulness, and more. What I was t...

Strategies for Mental Toughness

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mental toughness is often described as the ability to persevere and perform at a high level, regardless of circumstances. It's about maintaining focus...

Developing Solitude for Inner Leadership

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After returning from a much-needed break, we're diving into a powerful yet often overlooked practice: solitude. We'll explore what solitude is, why it...

What is Samadhi

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is Samadhi and why are we going to talk about it? Samadhi is a Sanskrit term that refers to a state of meditative consciousness. What is medi...

An Ayurvedic Routine

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the time when we start to experience the outward symptoms, we expend a lot of our energy and time attending to physical ailments, instead of f...

Understanding and Managing Your Emotions

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emotions play a crucial role in building and maintaining relationships with others. They help us connect with others on a deeper level and foster feel...

Understanding Agni and Ama in Ayurveda

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What in the world is agni and ama? As we continue our discussion on Ayurveda, we must have a basic understanding of Agni and ama. Think of it this way...

Emotional Violence

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Unlock Your Leadership, your go-to source for inner leadership development. Today, in episode #25, we're delving into a sensitive but c...

The Cause of Disease

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we look at disease through an Ayurvedic lens, we would say disease results from imbalances in the doshas and their respective humours over a prol...

Building a Brand & Ether

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What it takes to build a brand combined with the ether.

Unleashing Your Inner Leadership

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For well over 20 years now, I have been professionally studying the massive leadership landscape. Like the Grand Canyon, the topic of leadership conti...

Reading and Social Media

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Thoughts: Shared experiences on reading and social media. Is there a connection?

Ayurveda & Your Doshas

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why you crave certain foods or react to stress in a particular way? The ancient Indian system of Ayurveda might hold the key. In this e...

Worth, Quantum, & Self

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this short episode of Tuesday Thoughts, Jason shares his views on the value system of everything, the quantum realm, and the power of focusing on y...

Leading with Courage

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often called the Moses of her people, Tubman was a fearless conductor of the Underground Railroad, a spy for the Union Army, and a tireless advocate f...

Tuesday Thoughts - Healing

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Thoughts is a simple 5 minutes, unfiltered, unedited, containing whatever is on my mind with no application or main points. Today's focus:...

Ayurveda and Doshas

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For years I’ve personally suffered from different forms of inflammation, severe weight gain, and a serious bodily imbalance. I tried several avenues...

Leadership Lessons from History

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re continuing our series on Leadership Lesson from History. What can be learned from history, especially when it comes to the topic of lea...

The Approach of Ayurveda

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this current series on the subject of Ayurveda, I am sharing my personal experiences with it and an educational perspective on how it can benefit y...

Leadership Lessons from History

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One thing about me is I love learning about the subject of history. Another exciting take away from history is what we can learn from our past leaders...

The History of Ayurveda

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding the history and background of what we do is important. When we know the history of what we are participating in, we have a greater abili...

Mentoring and Coaching in Your Leadership Development

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode #14 of Unlock Your Leadership, we kick things off and discuss the fundamental role of mentorship and coaching in your leadership developmen...

What is Ayurveda?

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new episode of Unlock Your Leadership! In today’s episode, we unpack the science of Ayurveda. It has been known to be a comprehensive s...

Empowering Your Leadership Self

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Self leadership development refers to intentionally developing one self as a leader of one’s own life. It encompasses skills, behaviors, and mindset...

Cultivating Resilience in Every Challenge

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a new episode of Unlock Your Leadership. In this episode, we explore topics to help you thrive in today’s world as an emerging or seasone...

Leading Remote Teams: Challenges & Best Practices

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into the concept of remote teams and how to navigate them as leaders and take them to the next level.

Embracing Pause: The Power of Taking a Sabbatical!

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us find ourselves caught in the hustle and bustle of daily life, often neglecting our mental well-being in the process. But what if there was ...

Developing High Performing Teams

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we’re exploring the fascinating world of high-performing teams. Whether you’re a team leader, manager, aspiring team member,...

Unlocking Sustainable Weight Loss

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m gonna walk you through my own experience in unlocking sustainable weight loss. I’m not here to sell you any form of BS w...

Leading Through Crisis

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about how to lead yourself and others when crisis hits in your life, your family, and your organization. ...

What is the Mediterranean Diet: Hype or a Lifestyle

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on a culinary journey through the sun-drenched lands of the Mediterranean, where the food is as vibrant and diverse as the cultures that inhab...

Balancing Act: Navigating Work & Life as a Leader

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the balancing act! Today’s episode we’re going to talk about navigating our work and life as a leader. Get ready to explore the delicat...

Constructing Your Spring Detox

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever done a Spring detox or cleanse? Maybe you’ve been considering doing a cleanse, but don’t know where to begin. In this episode we tak...

How to Be More Productive

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, we break down how you can be more productive as a leader by learning how to do less. Ultimately we want to ...

Taking a Weekly Recess

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The word “recess” conjures up childhood memories of living carefree in the school playground. What about now? Do leaders take a recess? Should the...

Multitasking and Leadership Skills

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can multitasking really do for you or not do for you? Find out here on another episode of Unlock Your Leadership.

Your Grocery List for Optimal Leadership

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Transformational vitality is a major pillar when it comes to unlocking your leadership. Too many times we neglect our vitality. In this episode, I giv...

Calm Under Pressure: Master your nervous system. Lead with clarity. Perform at your peak. (Trailer)

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a Sabbatical

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to take a sabbatical while you maintain a work schedule? In today’s episode we discuss what a sabbatical is, why you need one & how i...

The Power of 30!

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at the Power of 30 & how it will set you up to conquer your day, week, and month.

Episode #17: 30 Day Sprint

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

30 minutes a day for 30 days can change your life dramatically. Find out how.

Obtaining Happiness

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to be emotional people, especially in times of uncertainty. Today’s episode focuses on how to obtain happiness and maintain it.

Make the Most of Your Output

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We give and give, but what are we really accomplishing? Today we take a hard look at how we waste our time and energy. Then we create a strategy to ma...

Episode #14: Looking back at 2020 & looking forward to 2021!

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The year is almost over but there is still time to make changes and walk into 2021 like a badass!

Becoming Limitless

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much are you not accomplishing on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis? Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, not getting any traction, or ...

How to Deal with Failure.

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been in a place of failure. The question is how would you handle past failures? Did you repeat the failure or move forward? Today, we defi...

Do This, Or Else...Knowing Your Rights!

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a resident of the state of Pennsylvania, then you are well aware of who our governor is. Slowly but surely we’ve been threatened by our ...

How to Prepare for What is Coming

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our nation and world has been in turmoil to put it lightly. People are hurt, confused, angry, and in my opinion even lacking logical direction. In tod...

How to Develop Your Own Spiritual Retreat

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gentlemen when was the last time you made time for a spiritual retreat or a time of solitude? Some of these terms may sound forgotten or unfamiliar an...

The Practice of Peregrinatio-Seeking Your Place of Resurrection!

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Physical wandering is a powerful spiritual practice. In today’s episode of Whisky Wednesday we discuss the ins and outs of the process of death, res...

Mastering Time Management Like a Savage

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guys we all get the same amount of time in a day, a week, a month, and a year. One of the greatest hurdles of those a coach, his time management. Join...