Pressure to Performance – Staying Composed Under Pressure
Composure under pressure
A highly engaging, practical session designed to help individuals recognise and manage pressure in real time. Participants are guided through how stress shows up in the body and mind, followed by simple, effective techniques to regain control, improve…
Body Scan & Body Awareness
Breathwork
Communication Skills Practice
Group Activity
Journalling & Reflection
Nervous System Regulation Practice
Workshop
Description
A highly engaging, practical session designed to help individuals recognise and manage pressure in real time.
Participants are guided through how stress shows up in the body and mind, followed by simple, effective techniques to regain control, improve focus, and respond more clearly in high-pressure situations. The session includes short interactive exercises, guided reflection, and practical tools that can be applied immediately in real workplace scenarios such as meetings, deadlines, and challenging conversations.
Attendees will experience practical techniques to calm the body, regulate stress responses, and reset focus—without needing any prior experience or specialist knowledge.
These approaches are grounded in modern psychology and proven techniques that support how the body and mind respond to stress.
Benefits
- Recognise early signs of stress and pressure before they escalate
- Learn simple techniques to regulate emotions in real time
- Improve focus, clarity, and decision-making under pressure
- Increase confidence in handling challenging conversations and situations
- Develop a greater sense of control and composure in the workplace
- Enhance overall resilience and ability to perform consistently
Additional Experience Info
Sessions can be adapted to suit different team sizes, environments, and organisational needs.
Hosted by Mike Lawrence
About the Host
I’m a workplace wellbeing consultant, speaker, and facilitator with over 20 years’ experience supporting individuals and organisations to navigate pressure, stress, and performance demands.
My work sits at the crossroads of mental health, emotional intelligence, and real-world workplace challenges. I’ve delivered sessions and programmes across corporate, public, and charity sectors, including NHS trusts, national organisations, and high-pressure environments where performance and wellbeing must coexist.
Having navigated my own recovery from major brain surgery, I bring a depth of lived understanding to resilience, self-care, and the realities of recovery that extends far beyond theory alone.
I’m known for creating sessions that are engaging, practical, and immediately applicable — helping people not just understand wellbeing, but actually feel it, and take something meaningful away.
Whether working with small groups or larger teams, my focus is always the same: creating a space where people feel energised, understood, and better equipped to handle the demands of their roles.
Certifications & Credentials
MHFA England Certified Instructor (Adult)
Fully insured (Public Liability & Professional Indemnity)
Professional Life Coaching Diploma
Primary Certificate in Stress Management
Qualified in Hypnotherapy and Reiki (Master level)
Additional training in Tui Na (Traditional Chinese Medicine), including anatomy and physiology
Over 20 years’ experience delivering workplace wellbeing, resilience, and mental health training across corporate, public, and third-sector organisations.
Client Requirements
Access to a screen, projector, or whiteboard is helpful but not essential. For larger groups, a microphone may be beneficial to ensure clear delivery. Clarity on group size, audience profile, and session objectives in advance to ensure the session is tailored and delivers maximum impact.
Past Clients
I’ve delivered sessions and programmes across corporate, public, and third-sector organisations, including work within NHS trusts, Zurich Insurance, The Football Association, Bonhams, the Lyric Theatre London, Shelter, Hull Trains, Gloucestershire Police, the Environment Agency, local and central government departments, PepsiCo (Walkers), and business networks such as Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce and the FSB.
Focus Areas
Well-being/HealthDevelopment/Coaching
Location
Sheffield, UK
Languages
English
Travel Locations
UK-wide, with availability for selected European engagements (including Paris and major cities), depending on schedule and scope.
Corporate Experience
Significant
Session Types Offered
Passive/performative (eg. music, meditation, artist etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
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