The Pressure Principle bookcover

The Pressure Principle

Handle Stress, Harness Energy, and Perform When It Counts

Dave Alred 

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Pressure is a constant in all our lives. The pressure to hit a deadline, deliver a speech, or cook for a dinner party. But how would life look if we could harness pressure and turn it to our advantage? Dealing with pressure is a skill just like any other. Even sports stars rely on tried-and-tested strategies when the stakes are high. For many, their success is down to one man: Dr. Dave Alred, MBE, widely acknowledged as one of the best coaches on the planet. A pioneer in performance psychology, he nurtured Jonny Wilkinson into rugby's most feared kicker, and has helped Premiership soccer players, number one golfers, and England cricketers deliver on the biggest stage. Now Dave Alred is finally ready to share his eight groundbreaking principles, distilling his life's work into this accessible, inspirational book. From cultivating a no-limits mindset to unleashing the performance-enhancing powers of language, The Pressure Principle will help you produce your best in work and at home.

Product Details

PublisherPenguin Life
Publish DateSeptember 15, 2018
Pages272
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780241975084
Dimensions7.7 X 5.0 X 0.8 inches | 0.4 pounds

About the Author

Dr. Dave Alred, MBE, is an elite performance coach who has worked with some of the biggest names in sport. His clients have included rugby's Jonny Wilkinson, George Ford, and Johnny Sexton; golfers Luke Donald, Brad Kennedy, and Padraig Harrington; the England Rugby team (four World Cups), the British Lions (three tours), and the Springboks; the England Cricket team; and Premiership sides Manchester City, Sunderland, and Watford. He holds a PhD in Performing under Pressure from Loughborough University. A genuine pioneer in performance mindset and attitude, his approach optimises the abilities of sports and business people alike.

Reviews

"Dave Alred is the coach who helped Jonny Wilkinson keep his cool. We can all learn from him." --Matthew Syed, The Times
"Dr Dave Alred is one of the world's most respected performance coaches . . . brings together a vast amount of wisdom on the subject." --Mr Porter
"I can comfortably say that he is the most complete coach I have come into contact with." --Kevin Shine, England Fast Bowling Coach
"It gave me pointers that maybe I'd been missing out on . . . a tremendous help." --Padraig Harrington, winner of three major championships

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