In high-pressure environments, the right culture can be the difference between sustained success and burnout
Most organisations today are operating under sustained pressure. Expectations continue to rise, resources are constrained, and the pace of change continues to accelerate.
In response, many organisations are pushing harder, asking more of their people in pursuit of better results. But too often, the outcome isn’t sustainable success. It’s burnout, disengagement and a gradual erosion of performance over time.
How to design a culture that helps create performance that lasts.
How to unlock results through teams, not individuals.
How to lead effectively under pressure and uncertainty.
How to enable performance by supporting the whole employee.
What this report covers
This report explores how organisations can create the culture, leadership and team conditions needed to perform under pressure without pushing people beyond their limits.
Featuring interviews with leading figures across sport, law, psychology and business, it shows how to build a high-performance culture that helps leaders, teams and organisations thrive sustainably.
Victoria Farrelly
Head of People Development
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With special thanks to our contributors
Rather than speaking only from our own experience, this report brings together specialist insight from across the world of high performance. Our contributors share perspectives from sport, law, psychology and business to explore what it takes to create sustainable performance under pressure.
Jeremy Snape
High-performance psychology
A former professional cricketer and world-leading expert in high-performance psychology, Jeremy has worked with elite teams, global businesses and leaders to develop winning cultures, resilience and sustainable performance under pressure.
Neil Burns
Leadership mentor
Another former professional cricketer, Neil is a leadership mentor specialising in leadership, personal development and high-performance culture, helping individuals and teams unlock potential through coaching, mentoring and transformative learning experiences.
Genevieve Gordon-Thomson
CEO, Tactic Connect
Genevieve is CEO of Tactic Connect and legal director of the Netball Players Association. A specialist in sports law, governance and leadership, she advises organisations and athletes globally while supporting inclusive, sustainable performance environments across sport, education and business.
Oliver Deasy
People Development Partner, NFP
Oliver is a senior consultant at NFP, specialising in strategy execution, leadership performance and organisational alignment. He works with leadership teams to build clarity, accountability and sustainable high performance in complex environments.
Victoria Farrelly
Head of People Development, NFP
Victoria is a senior business psychologist and NFP’s Head of People Development. With extensive experience across culture, wellbeing and performance, she helps organisations design environments that enable sustainable performance, engagement and long-term resilience.
Jon Sleightholme
Director of Outplacement and Talent Acquisition Solutions, NFP
Jon has more than 25 years’ experience leading global talent and HR functions. A former international rugby player, he specialises in leadership, transformation and building resilient, people-centric organisations and high-performing teams.