Professor P with Dr.Peykar

What separates a talented athlete from a truly extraordinary one? At an age when most footballers are still developing their identity, Lamine Yamal is already performing on one of the biggest stages in world football. But behind the extraordinary dribbling, creativity, and confidence lies something even more fascinating: his mindset. In Episode 2 of The Mindset of Top Athletes, we explore the psyc...

چگونه ذهن یک انسان می‌تواند در بالاترین سطح رقابت، فشار، انتظارات و میلیون‌ها نگاه را مدیریت کند؟ در قسمت اول مجموعه ویژه جام جهانی در Professor P Podcast، به دنیای ذهنی یکی از بزرگ‌ترین اسطوره‌های تاریخ فوتبال، لیونل مسی، سفر می‌کنیم. اما این بار قرار نیست فقط درباره گل‌ها، جام‌ها و نبوغ فوتبالی او صحبت کنیم؛ می‌خواهیم چیزی عمیق‌تر را بررسی کنیم: ذهنی که پشت این همه موفقیت قرار دارد. در این اپیزو...

What separates a great athlete from a legend? In the first episode of The Mindset of Top Athletes, we explore the psychology of Lionel Messi — one of the most extraordinary footballers in history — to understand the mindset behind sustained excellence, resilience, and greatness. Beyond the trophies, the goals, and the records lies a fascinating psychological story. Messi’s journey offers powerful...

After nine episodes exploring the psychology of power, we arrive at the question beneath them all: What is the highest form of power? Is it money? Status? Influence? Authority? Followers? The ability to control other people? Or is true power something much more difficult? The ability to master yourself. In the series finale of The Psychology of Power, Professor P brings together the psychological...

Fear is one of the oldest and most powerful forces in human psychology. It can make us run. Freeze. Fight. Obey. Avoid. And sometimes, without realizing it, change who we are. Why does a powerful leader use fear to control people? Why do athletes perform perfectly in training but struggle under pressure? Why do employees hide mistakes when they're afraid of their boss? Why can the fear of failure...

Why do we care so much about where we rank? Why can a promotion make us feel powerful—and losing a position make us question who we are? Why do athletes obsess over contracts, trophies, and starting positions? Why can social media make us feel unsuccessful even when our own lives haven't changed? And perhaps the deepest question: How much of what we pursue do we actually want... and how much do we...

Why do we remain loyal to people, teams, organizations, and leaders—even when they disappoint us? Why will a sports fan defend their team for decades? Why will an employee stay committed to a company through difficult times? Why can people defend a leader they once admired, even when that leader is clearly wrong? And why does leaving something we've invested years into sometimes feel almost imposs...

Every day, someone is trying to change your mind. A politician. A coach. A parent. A salesperson. A leader. A friend. And sometimes... you are the one doing the persuading. But here's the fascinating part: The most powerful persuasion rarely feels like persuasion. You don't feel forced. You feel convinced. You may even feel like the idea was your own. In Episode 6 of The Psychology of Power, Profe...

Why do some people instantly capture attention without raising their voice? Why do others inspire trust within seconds of meeting you? Is charisma simply a gift... or is there a science behind it? In Episode 5 of The Psychology of Power, Professor P explores one of the most fascinating—and misunderstood—forces in human psychology: charisma. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, leadership researc...

Why do we instinctively trust people in uniforms? Why do titles command respect before a single word is spoken? Why do intelligent people sometimes obey authority—even when they know something feels wrong? The answer lies deep within human psychology. In Episode 4 of The Psychology of Power, Professor P explores one of the most influential forces shaping human behavior: obedience. Drawing from the...

History is often remembered through the names of dictators, corrupt executives, and fallen leaders. But psychology tells a far more unsettling story. Most harmful actions are not committed by people who believe they are evil. They're committed by ordinary people who convince themselves they're doing the right thing. In Episode 3 of The Psychology of Power, Professor P explores the darkest—and perh...

Most people believe power changes behavior. Psychology suggests something even more profound. Power first changes the way we see the world. As our influence grows, our perspective shifts. We become more confident, more decisive, and often more insulated from honest feedback. Without realizing it, empathy can fade, risk-taking can increase, and reality becomes filtered through authority. In Episode...

Power. Every human being wants it. Every society is built around it. Every relationship is influenced by it. Yet very few people truly understand what it is. Most people think power belongs to presidents, billionaires, celebrities, or CEOs. Psychology tells a different story. Power isn't something reserved for a select few. It's something every one of us possesses. As a parent. A coach. A therapis...

Power. It's one of the most desired forces in human history... and one of the least understood. Why do ordinary people obey authority? Why do some leaders become wiser while others become corrupt? Why does success make some people more humble... while it makes others believe they're untouchable? And perhaps the most important question of all... Does power corrupt—or does it reveal who we truly are...

Why does the FIFA World Cup captivate billions of people across the globe? Why do complete strangers celebrate together, cry together, and feel emotionally connected to a game played thousands of miles away? And why can one goal create lifelong memories for an entire nation? In this special finale of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the psychology and neuroscience behind the w...

Why do underdogs sometimes accomplish what everyone says is impossible? Why do certain teams rise under pressure while favorites unexpectedly collapse? And how does belief transform ordinary athletes into world champions? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the fascinating science behind one of the most powerful forces in human performance: belief. Drawing from...

What separates world champions from everyone else? Is it talent? Physical ability? Experience? Or is it something happening inside their minds long before the game begins? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the psychology and neuroscience behind elite thinking under pressure. Discover how the world's greatest athletes manage fear, regulate emotions, maintain f...

What really separates champions from everyone else? Is it talent? Genetics? Confidence? Or is it something happening deep inside the brain? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P takes you inside the neuroscience of elite performance to reveal what happens in the brain before greatness ever appears on the field. Discover how the brain responds under pressure, why some athl...

Failure hurts. Rejection stings. Humiliation leaves scars. Yet when we study the world's greatest athletes, one truth becomes impossible to ignore: Their greatest victories were often born from their greatest defeats. In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the psychology and neuroscience behind adversity and why setbacks are often the catalyst for extraordinary pe...

What does greatness really cost? The world sees the trophies, the celebrations, and the standing ovations. But behind every champion is a story that few people ever hear—a story of sacrifice, pressure, isolation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Professor P explores the hidden psychological side of greatness. Why do some of the world's m...

What happens inside the brain when athletes deliver performances that seem impossible? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, Dr. Parsa Peykar explores the science behind peak performance, flow state, attention, and the mental conditions that allow athletes to perform at their highest level under pressure. You'll learn: • What psychologists call Flow State and why elite performers exp...

Why do elite teams sometimes fall apart under pressure while others rise to the occasion? In this episode of The Inner Game of the World Cup, we explore the fascinating psychology behind sporting collapses and mental resilience. Discover why teams can suddenly lose confidence, how pressure affects the brain, why athletes choke under high stakes situations, and what separates resilient performers f...

What is the heaviest thing a human being can carry? For some, it is grief. For others, it is responsibility. For elite athletes, it can be the weight of expectation, from coaches, teammates, supporters, and entire nations. In this episode of the Inner Game of the World Cup series, we explore one of the most powerful forces in sport: pressure. Why do some athletes rise to the occasion when millions...

THE WORLD CUP SERIES Every four years, the world stops. Billions of people from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds become emotionally connected to the same moments, the same victories, and the same heartbreaks. But the World Cup is more than football. Behind every goal, every penalty, every upset, and every championship run lies a deeper story about pressure, fear, confidence, resilien...

🎙️ MINI EPISODE 🌿 Spiritual Reset: 3 Tools to Anchor Performance Through Faith & Meaning In high performance environments, we are constantly taught to optimize, improve, and push harder. But what happens when achievement alone stops feeling fulfilling? In this Mini Episode, Dr. Peykar explores the deeper side of performance, identity, and purpose. This conversation is a reminder that true gre...