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JP Pawliw

Transform team performance under pressure with JP Pawliw-Fry, speaker, leadership expert and bestselling author. JP works with Fortune 100 companies to enhance decision-making and emotional intelligence, delivering research-based strategies trusted by Goldman Sachs, Google, and Olympic athletes.

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JP Pawliw-Fry, Speaker | Keynote on Leadership & Teams
JP Pawliw

JP Pawliw

Toronto, Canada

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$26k–50k

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  • Leading keynote speaker on leadership and high-performing teams
  • Host of the Last 8% Morning Podcast
  • Co-Founder of IHHP
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.

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Build A High-Performance, Last 8% Culture
In his impactful keynote, JP Pawliw-Fry addresses the crucial role of team culture in achieving high performance. He reveals insights from a study of 7,500 leaders, emphasising that culture is primarily built within teams, not solely by CEOs or CHROs. Attendees will learn about the two pillars of a high-performing culture—High Connection and High Courage—and gain practical tools to navigate challenging conversations. Ultimately, they will discover how to foster a culture that drives results and retains top talent.
Performing Under Pressure
In a time of unprecedented challenges, JP Pawliw-Fry emphasises that relying solely on IQ and technical skills is insufficient for success. His programme equips attendees with tools derived from high performers in the NFL, NBA, and Navy SEALs, enabling them to become more adaptable and resilient. Participants will learn to manage their minds for effective performance under pressure, adopt crucial daily habits to enhance focus, and develop strategies to foster team collaboration amidst adversity.
Mastering Change: Lead & Thrive In Uncertain Times
In this session, JP Pawliw-Fry emphasizes the necessity of taking risks to adapt swiftly in today's fast-paced environment. He reveals insights from a study of 34,000 people, highlighting a 7.56% gap between recognized risks and actual actions taken! Attendees will learn how to foster a risk-taking culture, manage emotions under pressure, and implement strategies to enhance team execution speed so they can thrive amidst uncertainty.

Why we recommend booking JP

Book JP Pawliw-Fry to inspire your team with his captivating insights on leadership and high performance. His research-based approach and engaging storytelling will challenge your thinking, enhance team dynamics, and equip you to thrive under pressure. Transform your organisation’s culture and performance with his proven strategies.

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Testimonials

JP is excellent!!! He is very engaging & this work is completely aligned with our cultural transformation work. JP further reinforced our learning and provided some science to it as well.

I do not say this lightly – the most powerful keynote I have ever heard. JP was charged with setting the tone for the rest of the week. He clearly over-delivered.

Pfizer

Best keynote presentation I have been to in years! Very different than the usual: extremely interesting and powerful – yet highly entertaining. It is not often I hear someone who can really 'put it together'.

EY

EY

Featured Projects

JP Pawliw - Performing Under Pressure: The Science Of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most book cover
JP Pawliw - Performing Under Pressure (Book Summary) book cover
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What is JP Pawliw's speaking style like?
JP Pawliw-Fry structures his sessions around proprietary research data, drawing on studies of up to 34,000 to 40,000 participants to quantify behavioural gaps — such as the 7.56% gap between recognised risks and actions taken — before introducing tools derived from high-performance environments including the NFL, NBA, and Navy SEALs.
What topics does JP Pawliw specialise in?
JP Pawliw-Fry specialises in high-performance team culture, performing under pressure, and leading through change and uncertainty. He is a New York Times bestselling co-author of Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most, published in 65 countries and named one of Inc. Magazine's Best Business Books of the Year.
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