Dr. JP Pawliw-Fry is an internationally recognized expert on leadership, performance, and emotional intelligence under pressure. As co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP)—named one of Profit Magazine’s Fastest Growing Companies—he has worked with organizations ranging from IBM, Mercedes-Benz, and Goldman Sachs to the U.S. Army and Navy, as well as elite athletes in the NFL, NBA, and Olympic Games. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Performing Under Pressure.
With a rare combination of science-backed insights, energy, and humor, JP helps leaders step into the “Last 8%”—the toughest decisions and conversations that determine success or failure. His keynotes and workshops integrate cutting-edge research with powerful storytelling, equipping audiences with practical tools to manage their thinking, emotions, and conversations in high-stakes environments.
JP’s expertise is trusted by half of the Fortune 500, NASA, and global organizations seeking to build cultures of resilience, innovation, and trust. His ability to customize programs—drawing on IHHP’s ongoing research that surveys 40,000 people each month—ensures that every engagement leaves participants with actionable strategies they can apply immediately.
Earlier in his journey, JP trained at Harvard’s Mind-Body Medical Institute, taught at Kellogg School of Management, and embarked on extensive travels through Asia, where he first discovered the “internal technology” that shaped his approach to human performance. Growing up with ADHD, he transformed personal challenges into a lifelong mission: helping leaders and teams thrive under pressure and avoid looking back with regret.
