Leadership is not easy, especially under pressure. Neither is performance. Usual tasks, conversations and decisions that seem straightforward suddenly become difficult when pressure increases. Pressure changes how your brain functions, it changes your ability to think, your attention, memory and decision making. Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a performance coach to Olympic athletes and business leaders who melds state-of-the-art research with powerful inspiration to create thought-provoking and moving presentations. He recently stopped by our office to share the three characteristics he’s identified that top performers need to thrive under pressure (watch above).