Performance under pressure - Australia

Core Cognition is coming back to Australia. We’re delivering two courses. The first is in Perth on the 17th and 18th of November. The second is in Adelaide on the 1st and 2nd of December.

Please note there are only 6 places still left on the Perth course.

What is this course?

This is a two day interactive workshop course designed to explore the effects of high pressure on individual and team performance.

During the two days we discuss tools and techniques to own the pressure and achieve peak performance.

We will cover communication, decision making, cooperative teamwork, mental rehearsal, drilling, debriefing, equipment management, rally points and cognitive aids. Following this course you will be better equipped to perform in high pressure, high stakes situations and deliver more effective training for those working under pressure.


Who is this course for?

Professionals involved in high pressure situations where optimal performance is essential. We aim for a mix of high performance professionals.

Previous courses have had health care professionals, police officers, firefighters, vets, pilots, search and rescue team members and military personnel


Training delivery

This is a two day face to face workshop based course. We have 20 small and full group discussions and exercises exploring individual and team performance in high pressure situations.

Download the course programme.

In advance of the course, delegates are provided with a copy of Stephen’s book, Peak Performance Under Pressure . We also provide access to the Performance Under Pressure Online Course.

The terminology used during our performance courses can be found here

Course venue

The Perth course is taking place at RFDS Western Operations. The Adelaide event is running at the MedSTSAR retrieval base.

We’re running the Adelaide course alongside Australia and New Zealand’s inaugural Prehospital, Trauma and Critical Care conference which is taking place in South Australia.

AATPHRM25 website.

Feedback from previous courses:

“Great insight into coping in high pressure situations from a ++credible expert in the field”

“Thoroughly enjoyed it.”

“Fantastic shared learning from such a diverse group of experts.”

“Brilliantly presented.”

“Absolutely fantastic experience.”

“The mix of practical sessions, videos and discussions has been brilliant.”

“I think the relaxed environment you created and your interaction with the group was pitched just right.”

“At no point did I feel under any pressure to come up with the “right” answers.”

“Stephen was calm and approachable”

“Brilliant experience. Thank you!”

“Very interactive rather than didactic. Really enjoyable.”

“Brilliant and eclectic mix of people, all with something to contribute. More please!”

“Fascinating mix of people.”

 “Loved this exercise” (Communication under pressure)

“Very informative and fun.”

“This was a fantastic course which has really opened my eyes. Extremely passionate and experienced delivery. Thank you!”

“I found it exceptionally informative , accessible and enjoyable.”


Course fees

Paramedics, nurses & doctors in training - $1100

Consultants - $2200

Consultants registering for the course can be accompanied by a nursing or paramedic colleague for no extra cost.

The course fee includes:

  • Two day face to face workshop

  • Access to the online performance course

  • A copy of the Peak Performance book

  • A set of performance infographics

  • Catering during the 2 day workshop

Organisations we have worked with include: