Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry – Expert in Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Performing Under Pressure
Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a globally sought-after speaker and coach who helps leaders perform at their best under high-stress conditions. As co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP), he combines cutting-edge neuroscience with practical leadership strategies. His work is grounded in decades of research and hands-on experience advising Fortune 500 companies, Olympic teams, and the US Navy.
Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry Keynote topics
PERFORMANCE PRESSURE: The Science of Emotional Intelligence
Why do intelligent people fail? Why do technically brilliant people have problems leading others and working as part of a team? What they lack is a sufficient level of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and the ability to manage their emotions and others under pressure.
In the EI program, you will learn about the scientific research on Emotional Intelligence so that you can lead teams more effectively and improve your own performance. You will study human behavior to understand what the brain does under pressure and how this affects your decision making and your impact on others.
This program shares scientific insights on Emotional Intelligence and strategies on how to manage emotions to perform at your best in the most challenging moments.
PERFORMANCE PRESSURE: Giving your best when it counts
No one performs better under pressure. No matter the task, pressure clearly reduces our judgment, decision-making, attention, skill and performance in both our professional and personal lives. In this program, you will be introduced to dealing with pressure to perform using a concept that offers the latest scientific evidence on how our brains respond to pressure. You will receive many empirically tested strategies to help you overcome the sabotaging effects of performance pressure. The content and research for this program are based on the New York Times bestseller Performing Under Pressure, co-authored by Dr. Pawliw-Fry and Hendrie Weisinger.
This program offers insights into how performance pressure affects the cognitive part of the brain. You’ll learn proven strategies to help you perform at your best when it counts.
PERFORMANCE PRESSURE: The Three Leadership Conversations
People want to build strong relationships with their managers, teams and colleagues: They want to put their ideas and concerns on the table, regardless of who is in the room. To do this, difficult conversations need to take place. Unfortunately, people under pressure to perform often forget the importance of building trust; they avoid conversations altogether or overhear the last 8 percent of the conversation.
What is the last 8 percent of the conversation? Finally, as the pressure mounts, people (sometimes unknowingly) avoid the last, most important part of the conversation – the part that really needs to be said.
This program offers insights and communication strategies that lead to results-oriented conversations and preserve the last 8 percent of the conversation, even in tense situations.
Further lecture topics:
- Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: How self-awareness and empathy drive better decisions and sustainable team motivation.
- Performing Under Pressure: How to excel and deliver peak performance when it matters most.
- The Last 8% Culture: Why courageous conversations and consistent action are essential for real change in organizations.
- Resilience and Mental Toughness: Strategies to build strength in uncertain times while staying authentic.
Who is Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry?
Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is a renowned leadership expert and co-author of the bestselling book Performing Under Pressure. His inspiring keynotes blend vivid storytelling, science-based insights, and actionable tools for everyday leadership. He captivates audiences and challenges them to rethink their approach to stress, communication, and decision-making.
As a trusted advisor, he has worked with organizations like Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and NASA, helping leaders stay composed and effective when the stakes are high. His concept of the “Last 8%” explores the critical parts of conversations or decisions that are often avoided due to fear – and shows how stepping into these moments can drive true impact.
His mission: to help individuals and organizations act with emotional intelligence and bring their best selves forward under pressure.