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Hendrie Weisinger, Ph. D.

Known for: Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most

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Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most

Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most

psychology·10 min read

In this book, Drs. Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry explore the psychology and neuroscience of performance under pressure. They argue that nobody truly performs better under pressure, and instead provide empirically tested strategies to manage stress and optimize decision-making, attention, and confidence when stakes are high. Drawing on research and real-world examples, the authors offer practical tools to help readers perform their best in critical moments.

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Defining Pressure

Before we can defeat the enemy, we must identify it. Pressure is not the same as stress. Stress arises from too many demands and too few resources. Pressure stems from the perceived importance of the moment—the idea that the outcome will define you. Pressure is psychological; it is the weight you fe...

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The Science of Pressure

The human brain evolved to handle threats in the wild, not the nuanced social judgments of modern life. When you face a high-stakes situation, the neural circuitry that once helped your ancestors survive a predator encounter lights up as though your career or relationship were physically endangered....

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About Hendrie Weisinger; J. P. Pawliw-Fry

Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D., is a psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence and performance coaching. J.P. Pawliw-Fry, Ph.D., is a performance coach and co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential. Together, they combine scientific research and practical experience to help indivi...

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Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D., is a psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence and performance coaching. J.P. Pawliw-Fry, Ph.D., is a performance coach and co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential. Together, they combine scientific research and practical experience to help individuals and organizations thrive under pressure.

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