Respond and Perform under Pressure

Performing Under Pressure: Thriving in High-Stakes Situations

Why do some individuals excel under pressure while others struggle? In today’s fast-paced work environment, meeting deadlines and handling high expectations are daily realities. Yet, pressure affects everyone differently. Many find themselves overwhelmed by external demands or frustrated by slow progress. Paradoxically, the way we respond to pressure can often hinder our own performance. But what if you could turn these challenges into opportunities to amplify your team’s potential and boost individual capabilities?

Harnessing Resilience and Delivering Results

This dynamic and interactive workshop empowers you with proven strategies to excel under pressure. Discover techniques to enhance self-management, overcome mental and emotional barriers, and think quickly on your feet. Gain the confidence to deliver clear and effective responses in high-pressure scenarios. Through practical tools and actionable insights, you’ll learn to navigate challenges, unlock your full potential, and perform at your best—even in the most demanding professional settings.

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

• Develop self-awareness and understand the factors influencing your actions in tough situations.
• Learn strategies to shift your mindset and enhance self-management for better outcomes.
• Identify and overcome mental and emotional challenges that hinder performance.
• Understand the key components for navigating and achieving successful change.
• Discover opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and peak performance under pressure

• Senior Officers and Experienced Supervisors aiming to sharpen their skill set, embrace new perspectives, and stay effective in dynamic work scenarios.
• Team Leaders responsible for guiding and developing team members
• Managers and Executives: Individuals seeking to refine their ability to manage pressure, inspire their teams, and drive performance in high-stakes environments.

"Ram is able to engage his audience in a fun and interactive way. His delivery is clear and concise and he helps the audience to remember key learning points in a unique way." - Desmond Kan, Assistant Director (Communications and Engagement, MOM ACE Group)

"An inspiring trainer who has managed to bring laughter into classroom trainings and yet imparts valuable life skills and career knowledge to the trainees. " - Seok Yee Ng, Head of FP&A and Legal Entity Management (MBA (Banking & Finance) and CA (Singapore))

"Absolutely fantastic to have him as a facilitator. Approachable and knowledgeable. The way he facilitated the classroom despite in the zoom setting is very engaging. Thanks Ram!" - Mohd Helmi, Flight Attendant at Singapore Airlines

Ram is a Seasoned Business Communication Coach with over 28 years of experience spanning the private and public sectors, including Financial Services, Retail, and Learning & Development. A three-time Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) qualifier (2005–2007), he is also the author of Ram Up Your Laughter and a prominent media personality, having appeared on national TV, radio, and in print. Ram has collaborated with leading organizations such as McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Singapore Airlines, UOB Bank, Starbucks, Fox Channel International, and Daimler Financial Services.

Renowned for his engaging and versatile approach, Ram excels in facilitating training for diverse audiences, from PMETs to C-suite leaders. He has led programs for the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Senior Management Program, QBE Insurance’s Regional Agency Workshop, and strategic project management symposiums. Specializing in personalized corporate training, he empowers executives to enhance communication, foster creativity through design thinking, elevate leadership capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional service excellence.

Qualifications

- Master of Business Administration (Oklahoma City University)

- Bachelor of Science (Hons) (University of Bradford)

- Advance Certificate in Training and Development (ACTA)

- Master NLP Practitioner (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology)

- Certified in Laughter Yoga, Identi3 profiling, Enneagram, FIRO-B, Belbin Team Roles