✅ Unlocking Potential Under Pressure: Real Talk with Eric Fogg

🗣️ Guest Introduction

Today, we're exploring what it really takes to succeed under pressure — not just academically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our guest is Eric Fogg, a physician assistant with over 30 years in medicine, a nationally trained test item writer, an administrator, and a performance coach who has helped over 228 students pass their boards after failure.

What makes Eric's story unique is how he discovered that success on high-stakes exams has far more to do with mindset and self-belief than content alone. From visualization and confidence coaching to deeply listening to what students aren't saying — Eric shows us what it means to truly unlock human potential.

We're thrilled to welcome this incredible leader and compassionate guide — Eric Fogg!

🌟 What really determines success in high-stakes medical exams?

 

In this transformative episode of Being in Medicine, we welcome Physician Assistant, educator, and performance coach Eric Fogg, who has helped over 228 students pass their boards after failure…not just by focusing on content, but by shifting mindset.

 

Eric dives deep into what truly unlocks performance under pressure, how language creates reality, and the importance of showing up as the person you want to be on test day. His approach combines clinical wisdom, visualization, mentorship, and confidence-building — all grounded in compassion and purpose.

 

🔹 What You'll Learn:

✔ Why test failure is more mental than academic

✔ The 3 key principles Eric uses with every student

✔ How language and visualization shape outcomes

✔ Why mindset is medicine — for both providers and patients

✔ How to lead healthcare teams with loving-kindness

 

📌 Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Eric Fogg 

3:05 – How Eric Became a High-Stakes Test Coach 

12:50 – From Failure to Passing: A Transformational Story 

20:00 – Mindset, Language, and Visualization 

31:20 – Coaching Healthcare Providers Too 

39:10 – The Culture of Loving Kindness at York Hospital 

53:45 – Root Cause in Medical Mistakes: It's Not What You Think 

1:07:00 – How to Lead with Meaning in Challenging Times 

1:15:50 – What Teams in Healthcare Are Really Hungry For 

1:25:40 – Final Wisdom from Eric

 

🔑 Key Takeaways & Quotes

💬 Memorable Quotes

"Hope is not a strategy. We're not living on a prayer — we need belief." – [00:53:14 ]

"Students don't need more advice — they need someone who believes in them." – [00:42:19 ]

"Failure is the symptom — the root cause is almost always mindset." – [00:24:12 ]

✨ Key Takeaways

• Mindset is the biggest differentiator in high-stakes exam success.
• Visualization, language, and presence help students show up with confidence.
• Eric uses root cause analysis — not just content review — to unlock performance.
• Healthcare leaders must support staff first to improve patient care.
• Leading with loving-kindness builds sustainable, empowered teams.

 

🎧 More from Eric Fogg:

🌐 [https://www.pathwaytopass.com](https://www.pathwaytopass.com) 

📱 Instagram: @pathwaytopass 

💼 LinkedIn: Eric Fogg

 

💬 Join the Conversation:

What's your experience with high-stakes performance in medicine? Drop a comment below. Let's talk about mindset, growth, and what it really takes to thrive.