Books & Publications

Peak Performance Under Pressure

Three years after starting writing, Peak Performance Under Pressure has finally been published. I am grateful for everyone's support in getting the book to this stage.

The book discusses the psychology of pressure and how it can both positively and negatively affect our ability to perform. We all need a certain level of pressure to make the right decisions, work effectively in teams and carry out complex tasks.

The book is based on a unique model of "Owning the Pressure".

• The Pressure Pump is your organisation's culture, leadership and selection processes

• Pressure Testing is how we train and prepare ourselves for high performance - drilling, simulating, stress inoculation, teamwork and communication

• Pressure Control is all about cognitive aids, checklists and equipment management

• Pressure relief valves are the tools we can use to regain situational control and personal composure.

The book includes examples of high performance systems and techniques used by helicopter medical professionals, mountain rescuers, search and rescue paramedics, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force pilots.

Reviews

Amazon reviews here

Mountain Rescue Magazine review here

Sunday Times review here

Sunday Post here

Peak Performance is available in paperback or kindle formats from Amazon

Other books Stephen has contributed to:

Publications

Dr Stephen Hearns

First aid training and equipment in UK mountain rescue teams
Prehosp Imm. Care
1999

Medical and safety cover for a mountain marathon
Prehosp Imm. Care
1999

The role of the trek medical officer
Travel Med Int
2000

Expedition medicine
BMJ Career Focus
2000

Mountain rescue medicine
BMJ Career Focus
2000

Event Medicine
BMJ Career Focus
2001

The trauma workload of an emergency medical retrieval service
Injury extra
2007