UNCUT: Kelly Sildaru – staying calm under pressure

Have you ever ignored your intuition, only to regret it?A big part of being able to let your gut feeling guide you during stressful situations is to have a cool head and remain calm. X Games freestyle skiing gold medallist Kelly Sildaru is no stranger to the pressures that come with competitions, and she's learned to not only override her stress response, but also clear her head to allow for a rational approach to dangerous situations.The Estonian skier can follow her gut feeling and make intuitively sound decisions that are not based on external or internal pressure. Of course, she has experience of what happens when she hasn't done this, so can relate all too well to the importance of letting your intuition dictate your response to fear.Listen to this UNCUT episode to hear how Kelly does it.Do you have any questions, concerns and/or feedback? Talk to us at podcast@redbull.com

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The third season of the podcast that unlocks the mental fitness tactics of elite sports professionals and high performance personas is coming soon – with new guests, a new co-host and new practical exercises we can all adopt in our daily lives. Listen out for a new episode of Mind Set Win dropping every Tuesday and Thursday with high performance personas including Xavi Simons, Liam Lawson, Saya Sakakibara, Kristian Blummenfelt and many more, all sharing the psychological approaches that have made all the difference in their careers. Host Lisa Ramuschkat is joined in Season 3 by Head of Mental Performance at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center, York-Peter Klöppel, to offer expert insight and some valuable tips and takeaways we can incorporate into our everyday routines to help develop our mental strength. Seasons 1 & 2 featured episodes exploring relatable themes like resilience, focus, self-belief and decision-making. During an UNCUT series we shared the full-length uninterrupted interviews with the likes of Carissa Moore, Christian Horner, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Mondo Duplantis. Check them all out below and get ready for more in Season 3. Get in touch with us Mindsetwin@redbull.com and check out our YouTube channel Mind Set Win - YouTube For more info check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)