Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
Why Staying Calm Under Pressure Is a Skill, not a Personality Trait | EP 51
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Something goes wrong in your business.
A client sends an email that instantly raises your blood pressure. A vendor drops the ball days before a launch. A team member brings you a problem they can't solve. In that moment, it's easy to believe that some people are just naturally calm under pressure... and you're not one of them.
But what if that's not true?
In this episode of Entrepreneur Encounter, we're challenging the idea that staying calm is a personality trait. Instead, we're exploring why calm is a skill, how it's developed, and what it actually looks like when everything around you feels chaotic.
Along the way, we share real stories from our own experiences, including a wedding-day crisis involving a DJ who packed up in the middle of the reception and a late-night podcast scheduling panic that could have easily spiraled. Because staying calm doesn't mean you don't feel stressed. It means you know how to respond without letting stress make your decisions.
We'll also break down a simple framework you can start using today to strengthen your emotional intelligence, regulate your reactions, and lead with more confidence, even when things don't go according to plan.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Why calm isn't something you're born with, but a skill you can build through practice
- How self-awareness helps you recognize your emotions before they take over
- The difference between urgency and panic, and why focusing on what's within your control changes everything
- Why emotional regulation is different from suppressing your emotions
- Practical ways to stay grounded and make better decisions when business gets stressful
If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I'm just not good under pressure," this episode is for you.
The goal isn't to stop feeling stressed.
The goal is to stop letting stress make your decisions.
Because calm isn't about never feeling overwhelmed.
It's about practicing a better response, one moment at a time.
Whether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them.
Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us!
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Host Sara Lowell:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youarerembertllc/
Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-m-johnson/
Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/