August 17, 2026
A MESSAGE FROM TIM
Most people think staying calm under pressure is a personality trait. It's not. It's a skill, and this week's podcast guest spent 24 years proving it.
Chris Voss was the FBI's lead hostage negotiator before he became one of the most respected voices in negotiation and communication. What he'll tell you is this: the moment you stop trying to control the conversation and start trying to understand the other person, everything changes.
That's not so different from what I'll be teaching this Thursday in Newport Beach, how to shift your mindset, let go of control, and open the door for a real breakthrough. Keep reading, because both conversations this week are pointing at the same thing: real change starts on the inside.
A Preview of Master the Stage — Live This Wednesday at 3PM PT / 6PM ET
I want to invite you to something personally, before we ever get to the full day in Newport Beach.
This Wednesday, August 19th at 3 PM PT, I'm going live on Zoom for one hour to give you a real taste of what Master the Stage is about, the mindset shifts behind finding your message, owning your presence, and starting to build a platform around your voice.
It's just one hour. But it's enough to know if this is your moment to go deeper.
Come with a notepad. Bring your questions. I'll be live, answering them myself.
Miracle Manifestation | THIS Thursday
Thursday, August 20, 20268 AM – 4 PM
Private Clubhouse | Newport Beach, California
This is the week.A powerful, intimate one-day experience exploring manifestation, purpose, expectation, environment and action. Tim Storey brings more than three decades of Miracle Mentality teaching together with extraordinary leaders who have turned these principles into real-world transformation and success.If you've been on the fence, this is your sign. Seats are almost gone. Click below to learn more and view the full schedule for the day, featuring powerful sessions with Tim Storey and special guests on manifestation, purpose, expectation, environment, and action.
Master the Stage
Thursday, August 27, 2026
8 AM–4 PM
Private Clubhouse | Newport Beach, California
Own the stage. Master the camera. Build your platform.
Right behind it, on Thursday, August 27th, we're back in Newport Beach for Master the Stage a one-day experience built to sharpen how you communicate, whether you're on a stage, on camera, or leading a room.
Two rooms. Two transformations. Both are filling up.
The Miracle Mentality Podcast
🎙️ Episode 53: Chris Voss: The Art of Building Trust Under Pressure
Before Chris Voss became the FBI's lead hostage negotiator, he was a small-town kid who just wanted to become a police officer. A series of unexpected opportunities took him from local law enforcement into 24 years with the FBI where he learned that the biggest breakthroughs rarely come from logic alone. They come from understanding people.
Today, Chris is the founder of The Black Swan Group, a bestselling author of Never Split the Difference, and one of the world's leading experts on negotiation and communication, advising Fortune 500 companies, business leaders, and governments.
In this conversation, Chris and I dive into:
● The psychology behind great negotiation and why logic isn't your strongest tool
● Why emotional intelligence is your greatest advantage in any high-stakes conversation
● The same principles that save lives and how they translate directly to your career, business, and relationships
● How to stay calm and communicate with confidence when the pressure is on
If you've ever walked into a hard conversation unsure how to hold your ground without losing the relationship this episode changes that.
Closing Message
Chris Voss spent 24 years learning that real breakthroughs don't come from control, they come from understanding.
This Thursday, I'll be in Newport Beach teaching something just as true about your own life: the breakthrough you're waiting for starts with a shift in mindset, not a change in circumstances.
Two rooms. Two weeks. Both intentionally small.
If it's calling to you, don't wait until the seats are gone.
With love,
Tim
