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Pressure Point
Paddy Steinfort
  • Published: 1 April 2027
  • ISBN: 9781405983112
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 350
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Pressure Point




Through a combination of practical advice, research-based strategies, and compelling real-world examples, PRESSURE POINT delivers a step-by-step guide to performing under pressure.

You already know the feeling. The interview where your mind went blank. The conversation you’ve rehearsed a hundred times and still fumbled. Having guided the world’s greatest athletes, first responders, senior executives, and military leaders during the most stressful moments in their careers, Steinfort knows high pressure. The problem, he reveals, is that our biology can work against us in these moments, and the cookie-cutter wisdom for overcoming pressure -\"clear your mind,\" \"just stay positive,\" \"embrace the suck\"— often falls apart precisely when we need it most.

In Pressure Point, Steinfort shows us why, and what to do instead. Drawing on his own psychology research and behind-the-scenes stories from his work coaching MVPs and Olympic champions, he introduces the FACE Pressure Framework. This four-part toolkit will help you feel, aim, commit and execute. Once you access these tools and practices, you will see a fundamental shift– there is nothing preventing you from being at your best when you need it the most.

  • Published: 1 April 2027
  • ISBN: 9781405983112
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 350
Categories:

About the author

Paddy Steinfort

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 executives and leaders in multiple 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 Olympic and national soccer teams (FIFA), the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) and the New York Liberty (WNBA), as well as individual cars and teams in both NASCAR and Formula 1.

Praise for Pressure Point

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 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

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

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

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 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