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Performance Under Pressure Seminar

Friday, October 2, 2026
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)

AGC Georgia Training Center

1940 The Exchange Se
100
Atlanta, GA 30339

* Registration open until 9/30/26 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

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Our team debriefed after the seminar, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone truly enjoyed the seminar and walked away with practical methods they’re excited to start using. In fact, as a few of them headed to lunch, they were already putting it into practice, remembering “when you buckle… BAMO!” - Quote from the team at Ashley Sling

This complimentary course is designed for everyone, regardless of your background or current role  

The construction industry demands focus, fast decision, and emotional control and often under intense pressure. This half-day, hands-on workshop equips construction professionals with proven mental performance systems to stay calm, focused, and effective on the jobsite, even in high-stress situations.

Grounded in mental fitness and neuroscience, participants will learn practical routines they can use before their workday begins, during critical moments in the day that involve tension, and after a demanding day that will help leaders perform consistently, effectively and safely.

Learning outcomes and skills gained:

  • Build a pressure-proof performance system for demanding work
  • Learn 5 tactical techniques using the Steady Mind Formula
  • Implement mental readiness checks for safer starts to workdays
  • Stress reset system for high-stakes environments
  • Daily micro-exercises to improve focus, calm, and emotional control A distraction-defense system supporting safety, communication, and productivity

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received in writing via email at least 7 business days before the training. In those circumstances, registration fees will be refunded, minus a 10% processing fee. Cancellation requests received less than 7 business days before training cannot be refunded.  The request must be sent in writing via email to parham@agcga.org. Substitutions are encouraged and can also be requested via email to Cindy Parham. Confirmation to registered participants will be provided prior to the event via email one week prior to the course.

For More Information:

Cindy Parham
Cindy Parham
Director, Safety & Education Services AGC Georgia (678)298-4112

About your instructor

Dr. Seth Hickerson, Ed.D - My Steady Mind

Nationally recognized subject matter expert, Seth Hickerson, Ed.D., is Founder of My Steady Mind and a proud AGC Georgia member. He specializes in helping high performers build resilience, mitigate risk and elevate performance in high-stress environments. Dr. Hickerson is a veteran of both the U. S. Navy and Air Force. Along with sharing his tools with the AGC Georgia community, he works with Fortune 500 companies, elite professional athletes, NASA leaders, and high-profile executives from a variety of industries.