Engagement Beyond Perks: Performing Under Pressure with guest Christian "Boo" Boucousis

Engagement isn’t just about giving people what they want — it’s about accomplishing difficult things together.

In this episode, we’re joined by Christian “Boo” Boucousis, bestselling author of The Afterburner Advantage and CEO of Afterburner, for a powerful conversation on performance, pressure, and leadership when the stakes are high.

Drawing from his experience as a former Australian fighter pilot — and his work with leaders from corporate boardrooms to NFL locker rooms — Boo unpacks what it really takes to perform under pressure and lead through complexity. He shares how leaders can turn chaos into creativity, align teams around shared objectives, and build engagement through challenge, trust, and execution.

Together, we explore:
- Why real engagement is forged through shared effort, not comfort
- How leaders perform when pressure is high and conditions are uncertain
- What the “fighter pilot mindset” teaches us about focus, adaptability, and execution
- How to transform chaos into clarity and creativity

This conversation is for executives, founders, HR leaders, and managers who want to move beyond surface-level engagement and lead teams that can execute, adapt, and win together.

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Jeff is the former Chief Talent and Integration Officer at Alkegen with 20+ years of experience in HR, Finance, IT, and M&A at Intel and Kimberly Clark. Jeff has lived in eight countries and is currently based in Dallas, TX. He is a published author, an Adjunct Professor at Baylor University, and is passionate about growing talent.