265 The Art of Pacing - Elizabeth Svoboda on Flow, Recovery, and Sustainable Excellence
Jun 19, 2026 · 54 min · 13 segments
**What if the goal isn't to work harder, but to find the right pace?** In this episode, I talk with science writer Elizabeth Svoboda, author of *The Art of Pacing*, about flow, energy management…
**What if the goal isn't to work harder, but to find the right pace?** In this episode, I talk with science writer Elizabeth Svoboda, author of *The Art of Pacing*, about flow, energy management, recovery, and the habits that help high performers sustain excellence without burning out. You'll hear about: • Why pacing matters more than most people realize • How to create the conditions for flow in practice and performance • What elite performers understand about recovery, resilience, and long term success **If you're tired of feeling like your performances don't consistently reflect what you're capable of, let's talk.** **Whether you're preparing for auditions, navigating performance pressure, rebuilding confidence, or looking for more freedom and consistency on stage, I'd love to help.** **Book a free discovery call HERE and let's explore what support would serve you best.** **Book your free consultation with Renée HERE** **Download the transcript from this episode HERE** **GUEST** Grab the Art of Pacing here: https://amzn.to/4ewVAMa Website: https://elizabethsvoboda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/svobodster/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.a.svoboda **Mind Over Finger** []()Click www.mindoverfinger.com/coaching to book your free consultation with me. Visit MindOverFinger.com for my online courses as well as free resources on peak performance. []()Grab my free workshops and PDF downloads by going to www.mindoverfinger.com/resources. Connect: https://www.youtube.com/@MindOverFinger https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/ **THANK YOU:** Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme: Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson.
**What if the goal isn't to work harder, but to find the right pace?** In this episode, I talk with science writer Elizabeth Svoboda, author of *The Art of Pacing*, about flow, energy management…
