Performance Under Pressure Seminar
AGC Georgia Training Center
1940 The Exchange Se100
Atlanta, GA 30339
* Registration open until 9/30/26 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Event Details
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
About this complimentary course
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.
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About your instructor
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.