Pressure is everywhere—but does it really make us perform better? Most of us believe it does, yet research shows that pressure often disrupts our best work. In this episode, we're breaking down why that happens, the common traps individuals and teams fall into, and three powerful truths about pressure that can change how you perform.
We'll also explore the 8% System—a research-backed approach built on high connection and high courage. Designed to help teams and individuals thrive under pressure, make better decisions, and achieve real results, this system has been used by Olympic coaches, NFL teams, and top organizations. Our guest shares practical strategies to transform pressure from a threat into your greatest advantage.
About the Guest
Dr. JP Pawliw, a globally recognized author and expert on culture, leadership, emotional intelligence, and performing under pressure, wrote the New York Times bestselling book -Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most.
As Co-Founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential, he surveys more than 40,000 people each month, uncovering behavioral insights that help elite teams—from United States Navy SEALs to Fortune 100 executives—excel in high-stakes environments.
His groundbreaking research on the "Last 8%," the critical moments when people hesitate to speak up or decide, has transformed how organizations build courageous, emotionally intelligent cultures.
Featured in Harvard Business Review and major global media, JP has created a neuroscience-based Last 8% Culture System that equips leaders to act with courage, connection, and accountability. His work has impacted leading organizations including IBM, Microsoft, NASA, The Coca-Cola Company, and National Football League.
Guest social media
- Website: https://www.jppawliw-fry.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/last8project
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jppawliwfry/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFQNKGG6__gKdxb4OYeIPzwdz5Va82HHf
Host social media
-Website: www.siinda.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1
https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/
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