How to Perform Under Pressure

Read How to Perform under Pressure (The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most) by Hendrie Weisinger and J P Pawliw-Fry.  The authors are business coaches and Olympic athletic coaches and the book is well referenced with research as well as their experience.

Key points:

1. Visualisation works not by 'I can see myself winning' but by 'I can see myself winning, so what I do I need to do to ensure I make that happen' ie plan ahead and anticipate what will be required.
2. Key factors to succeed in a pressure situation (these can be practised): Confidence, Optimism, Tenacity and Enthusiasm.  Look around - it's surprising how accurately this describes the high performers that I know.