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Pressure to Power: Mastering Performance in the Heat of the Moment

Pressure affects people differently. Some act quickly, others analyse deeply. Some take charge, while others support, adapt or seek greater clarity.

Using the IDENTI3 16 behavioural dimensions, participants will discover how they naturally think, communicate, organise work and respond when demands increase. They will learn to use their strengths, manage potential blind spots and adapt their behaviour to perform effectively under pressure.

Objective

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Interpret their IDENTI3 behavioural profile
• Recognise personal pressure triggers and responses
• Use their natural strengths more effectively
• Adapt communication and decisions under pressure
• Work productively with different behavioural styles
• Build a practical plan for sustained performance

Outline

Part 1: Know Your Pressure Style
Understand How You Think and Adapt

Dimension	Behavioural Range
Thought	Practical ↔ Conceptual
Organisation	Spontaneous ↔ Systematic
Exposition	Reserved ↔ Expressive
Flexibility	Clarity-focused ↔ Flexible

Participants examine how they:

• Process information
• Organise tasks
• Express ideas
• Respond to uncertainty and change

Activity: IDENTI3 Profile Mapping
Outcome: Identify strengths and possible derailers under pressure.

Part 2: Drive Personal Performance
Stay Focused and Deliver Results

Dimension	Behavioural Range
Effort	Finds Alternatives ↔ Works Hard
Timeliness	Relaxed ↔ Punctual
Determination	Short-term ↔ Persistent
Quality	Accepting ↔ Meticulous

Participants learn to:

• Balance effort with efficiency
• Manage deadlines realistically
• Sustain determination
• Maintain appropriate quality standards

Activity: Deadline Pressure Simulation
Outcome: Create a personal performance strategy for demanding situations.

Part 3: Manage Emotions and Relationships
Communicate Effectively Under Stress

Dimension	Behavioural Range
Affection	Objective ↔ Passionate
Empathy	Focused ↔ Understanding
Sociability	Introvert ↔ Extrovert
Attachment	Zen-like ↔ Obligated

Participants learn to:

• Balance facts and emotions
• Listen without losing focus
• Manage social energy
• Set healthy boundaries
• Support others without becoming overwhelmed

Activity: Difficult Conversation Role Play
Outcome: Adapt communication to different pressure responses.

Part 4: Influence and Lead Under Pressure
Take the Right Action at the Right Time

Dimension	Behavioural Range
Dominance	Accommodating ↔ Assertive
Status	Less Concerned ↔ Concerned
Leadership	Supportive ↔ Takes Charge
Tactfulness	Trusting ↔ Diplomatic

Participants learn to:

• Speak up with confidence
• Manage authority and recognition needs
• Decide when to support or take charge
• Communicate difficult messages tactfully
• Influence without creating unnecessary conflict

Activity: Crisis Leadership Challenge
Outcome: Develop an individual Pressure-to-Power Action Plan.
P.O.W.E.R. Framework

• P: Profile your natural tendencies
• O: Observe your pressure triggers
• W: Work with your strengths
• E: Evolve your response
• R: Respond with purpose

Key Message
The goal is not to change your personality.
The goal is to expand your behavioural choices when pressure rises.

Profile of Santhanaram Jayaram

Santhanaram Jayaram has more than 28 years of experience in both the private and public sector including Financial Services - Retail and Learning and Development. Qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table in 2005, 2006 & 2007. Author of Ram up your Laughter. Appeared on National TV, Radio, Print. Current Board of Director for a Credit Co- operative with over 43,500 members (Telecoms Credit Co-operative) and Director of Security companies - Security Masters and Secure Guard.

With his versatility, engaging presence and diverse industry experience in hosting, facilitating and relating to a diverse group ranging from the PMETs to the C-suite, such as Lee Kuan Yew's School of Public Policy’s Senior Management Program, Regional Agency Workshop QBE Insurance, Regional Symposiums Strategic Project Management: Greater Business Results in Uncertain economy, Project of the Year Award by Project Management Institute Singapore, Ram has also appeared in Print, Radio ,National TV and on Netflix.

Besides personalising and customizing trainings to multi-national corporations, universities, and private associations, he also specialises in helping top level executives to improve their operational efficiencies; relate better thru communication skills, pioneer creativity thru design thinking skills, become better leaders thru leadership and people management, deliver greater service excellence and move up the next level thru career coaching.

Ram’s Qualifications: 

• Master of Business Administration (Oklahoma City University)
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) (University of Bradford)
• Master NLP Practicioner (American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Psychology)
• WSQ Advance Certification in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Workforce Singapore
• Certified in Train-the-Trainer Certification Program - Bringing Out the Best in Yourself at Work
• Certified in IDENTI3 Level 2 Accreditation
• Certified in Belbin Team Role Accreditation
• Certified Practitioner and Trainer in FIRO-B® and FIRO-Business® Instruments (CPP Asia Pacific)
• Certified Practitioner and Trainer in Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles

Selected Client Organizations:

• Daimler Financial Services
• Marina Bay Sands
• Resort World Sentosa
• Starbucks
• Singapore Airlines
• Mcdonald’s
• Port of Singapore Authority
• SMRT
• UOB Bank
• UBS Bank