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Perform at your best when the pressure is on.

Knowing what to do is one thing. Being able to access what you know when it matters most is another.

Performing Under Pressure helps you understand what pressure does to performance and provides practical, evidence-based tools to help you perform effectively when the stakes are high. For medical and healthcare professionals, the ability to access knowledge, skills and sound judgement under pressure can be particularly important in environments where demands are high, situations change quickly and effective performance matters.

Across two short sections, you will learn why capable people can perform well in practice but struggle when it really counts, and how to train for those moments. The approaches explored can support healthcare professionals in building greater consistency, confidence and preparedness when working in demanding clinical and professional environments.

The module includes around 50 minutes of bite-sized video content, eight practical exercises and a personalised approach built around one real pressure moment from your own experience. Complete it at your own pace in 10 to 20-minute pieces, with around 1.5 hours suggested in total for the content, activities and quiz.

You will also have access to the XVenture Trained Coach, a speaking AI coach available 24/7 to help you talk through and embed what you are learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify how pressure affects their ability to access knowledge and skills when performance matters most
2. Recognise which of the two common pressure response mechanisms affects their performance and determine the appropriate approach to address it
3. Apply practical techniques to manage performance under pressure and maintain effective performance in demanding professional environments
4. Develop a personalised four-part routine for high-pressure situations
5. Plan and practise rehearsals to prepare for performing under pressure
6. Apply pressure management strategies to support consistency, confidence and effective decision making in professional and healthcare environments.

Details

This is a self-paced online module of approximately 1.5 hours, including around 50 minutes of bite-sized video content, practical activities and a short quiz. The learning is delivered across two sections and can be completed in 10 to 20-minute pieces, allowing participants to work through the material at their own pace.

The module includes eight practical exercises designed to help participants understand and practise techniques for performing effectively under pressure. Participants will work with one real pressure moment from their own experience to develop a personalised approach, including a four-part performance routine, an if-then card and three rehearsals.

No prior knowledge or specific qualifications are required. The module is suitable for medical and healthcare professionals, leaders and other professionals who need to maintain access to their knowledge and skills when working in demanding or high-pressure environments.

A certificate is available on successful completion of the module and short quiz. Participants also have access to the XVenture Trained Coach, a speaking AI coach available 24/7 to support the learning process.

Cost: Please refer to XVenture's website

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