JP Pawliw

JP Pawliw-Fry is a leading keynote speaker on leadership and high-performing teams, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of the Last 8% Morning Podcast. He is also a co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Performance (IHHP). JP has worked with numerous organisations, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross, and Harvard, to enhance team performance and culture. He co-authored the New York Times bestseller, Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most, which has been published in 65 countries and recognised as one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Business Books of the Year. His clientele includes Fortune 100 companies such as Goldman Sachs, Google, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Salesforce, and PepsiCo, as well as the US Marines, Olympic athletes, and NBA and NFL teams. This diverse experience has allowed him to apply his science-based tools in high-pressure environments. JP focuses on a research-based approach to understanding human performance, with his organisation surveying over 40,000 people monthly. He and his team have identified the gap between what people want to do and what they actually do, termed The Last 8%. This concept highlights the conversations and decisions that are delayed due to perceived risks, which can determine the success or failure of organisations and leaders. As a dynamic speaker and thought leader, JP engages audiences with compelling stories and encourages them to rethink human behaviour, leadership, and pressure management in today’s fast-paced world.