Pressure Point - by Paddy Steinfort (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"Paddy Steinfort's four-part method brings together the best of modern psychology and neuroscience under a single system."-- Steven C. Hayes, Founder of ACT and author of A Limited Mind

From performance expert Paddy Steinfort comes the category-defining book on why capable people fall apart when the stakes are highest, and a simple, proven system to be at your best when it matters most.

Having guided the world's greatest athletes, first responders, and military leaders through the most pressure-packed moments in their careers, Paddy Steinfort has found that the typical advice to "clear your mind" and "just stay positive" doesn't work when you need it most. Drawing on his applied psychology research at Penn, the latest in neuroscience, and behind-the-scenes work with MVPs, Olympians, ER teams, and billion-dollar CEOs, Steinfort uncovers the Survival Spiral - the four ways pressure hijacks body and brain - and gives you the FACE Pressure Framework to counter each stage, so you can:

• Feel what pressure is doing to your body - and use it, rather than fight it.
• Aim your attention toward what matters most, instead of whatever's loudest.
• Commit to a clear next move, even when the path through the pressure isn't.
• Execute under fire - and still stay loose enough to enjoy the unpredictable.

Whether your pressure is in a boardroom or a locker room, playing out in a public arena or a private conversation that's been keeping you up at night, Pressure Point gives you a research-backed framework for clarity, presence, and conviction when it counts.

Review Quotes

"Paddy Steinfort's Pressure Point tackles the central challenge of high-performance situations: how to be at our best when the pressure is on. What makes Pressure Point so powerful is its insistence on embracing the natural stress and emotion that come with moments rather than trying to suppress or avoid them. Paddy's four-part method provides a clear, research-backed framework for not only handling pressure but thriving in it. It brings together the best of modern psychology and neuroscience under a single system. Paddy's personal experience and extensive work with top performers demonstrate that when we focus on the right processes of change, we can unlock potential within us that was previously out of reach. Pressure Point is an essential read for anyone who wants to turn the pressure of the biggest moments into a pathway toward personal growth and professional success. I can give it my highest recommendation. --Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

"Paddy has an incredible gift for helping people understand and manage pressure, and in this book, he breaks down the mental game of some of the best performers on earth to show how we can turn high-stress moments and high-stakes scenarios into opportunities for growth in our own lives. As someone who studies how people succeed together--in the form of teams, organizations or communities - I believe this message is more important now than ever. If you're a leader looking for a guide to handling pressure and supporting others to thrive, this is definitely the book for you."--Dan Coyle, New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code

"In Pressure Point, Paddy Steinfort has done an extraordinary job marrying research with real-world stories, breaking down complex neurological and physiological responses while demonstrating how pressure affects our day-to-day lives. We have been letting pressure get the better of us for too long and with this book you'll now have the tools to thrive in the face of it."
--Jon Gordon, 19x New York Times bestselling author

"I know first-hand from our work together that the tools which will make up this book work in the most extreme situations. Paddy has spent his career helping people conquer these moments, across a range of mission-critical environments, where the cost of failure can be catastrophic. I highly recommend Pressure Point for anyone who seeks excellence and wants to master their mind."--Coleman Ruiz, former Tier One U.S. Navy SEAL joint task force commander

"In both business and life, handling pressure is the difference between success and failure. Paddy's approach to navigating high-stakes moments are exactly what leaders need today. His insights have helped top performers at the highest level in sports, finance and beyond, and now, with this book, more people will have access to the tools that can turn pressure into opportunity. Whether you're running a company or making decisions in the field, Paddy's wisdom is essential for anyone aiming to perform at their best when it matters most."--Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare, E-Sports Investor/Owner

About the Author

Paddy Steinfort is a world-renowned performance expert with a masters in applied psychology from the University of Pennsylvania who has coached MVP all-stars and hedge fund CEOs, taught firefighter and ER teams, and been a trusted advisor to leaders in the US military and executives in billion-dollar private equity, tech, and law firms. His most recognizable sports clients include the Boston Red Sox (MLB), Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), Australia's national soccer teams (FIFA), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New York Liberty (WNBA).