Helping Leaders & Teams Perform Their Best Under Pressure
For over 25 years, IHHP has helped organizations around the world build emotionally intelligent cultures that unlock performance, trust, and resilience, even in the most high-stakes moments.
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What We Do (and Why It Matters)
At IHHP, we deliver neuroscience-based leadership training, team development, and culture transformation programs that help organizations do the hardest things—have tough conversations, build resilient teams, and lead through change.
Our clients come to us when:
- Culture is eroding under pressure
- Teams avoid conflict or feedback
- Leaders struggle to inspire trust
- Growth is stalled by fear or silence
Our job? Help your people develop the mindset, skillset, and systems to lead with courage and composure—especially in the moments that matter most.
- At our core, we’re here to equip people with the knowledge and resources to do hard things by building teams that embody courage and connection.
From the Olympic Arena to the Boardroom
Our story begins on the world’s biggest stage — the 1996 Olympic Games. It was there that our Co-Founder, Dr. JP Pawliw, witnessed firsthand how pressure impacts performance. He saw elite athletes who had spent their lives training for a singular moment — and in that moment, some excelled while others faltered.
What made the difference?
It wasn’t simply physical ability, but rather the ability to manage emotions under extreme pressure.
Inspired by what he saw, JP began researching the science of Emotional Intelligence and performance. What he discovered was profound: the same principles that determined success on the field of play applied to the business world as well.
Whether in sports, the boardroom, or everyday life, the ability to stay composed and make sound decisions in high-pressure moments is what separates the best from the rest. It’s how you go from good to great.
This insight sparked the creation of IHHP, a company dedicated to teaching leaders and organizations how to understand and leverage Emotional Intelligence to develop their leaders, and build their organizational culture from the inside out.
The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence
For decades, traditional leadership models placed a heavy emphasis on technical skills and strategic planning. But something was missing. Leaders are responsible for more than managing processes and numbers—they also need to lead people.
And people bring emotions, reactions, and pressures that can’t be ignored.
IHHP recognized this gap and set out to bridge it. Our research in neuroscience and psychology has shown that Emotional Intelligence is the key differentiator in leadership success. Leaders who regulate their own emotions, recognize emotions in others, and respond effectively under pressure create more resilient and productive teams.
When leaders develop their EI, they enhance their ability to:
A key aspect of EI is handling high-pressure moments effectively — what we call Last 8% Moments. These are the difficult conversations, or inconvenient truths, and tough decisions that many avoid, but that define leadership and team success.
What Happens When You Build a Last 8% Culture?
Over the past 25+ years, IHHP has worked with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare institutions, government agencies, and elite military teams, giving them the tools to handle pressure and make courageous decisions.
- Helped over 4,000 teams build trust and collaboration
- Clients have seen up to 30% improvement in engagement in under 12 months
- Reduced turnover and decision paralysis through stronger team dynamics
- Trusted by NASA, Goldman Sachs, the NFL, and more
The Team Behind the Transformation
IHHP’s team of facilitators, consultants, researchers, and leadership experts are united by one goal: to help people show up at their best in their professional and personal lives.
Dr. JP Pawliw is a thought leader in Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Culture, a performance coach for Olympic athletes, and an advisor to the world’s top executives. JP’s passion for understanding what drives peak performance has made him a sought-after keynote speaker, motivating organizations worldwide to tap into the power of EI and the Last 8%.
JP and Bill’s legacy is about transforming the human side of business to help leaders and companies thrive.
The Future of IHHP
The workplace is evolving faster than ever, with hybrid work, shifting expectations, and complex global challenges reshaping the way teams operate.
But one thing remains clear: the ability to navigate high-pressure moments is what separates good teams from great ones. At IHHP, we empower leaders to create cultures where people feel psychologically safe, and ready to tackle their toughest challenges.
When leaders embrace the skills to manage pressure and lead with empathy, they improve their bottom line and create environments where people feel valued, heard, and inspired to do their best work.
The best leaders, the best teams, and the best organizations don’t avoid difficult moments. They lean into them, and that’s what we teach at IHHP.
It's Time to Help Your Leaders Show Up in the Moments That Matter
Let’s discuss how our system can help you build courageous leaders, resilient teams, and a culture that performs under pressure.