In today's high-pressure world, the ability to communicate clearly-especially under stress-is a non-negotiable leadership skill. Communicate Under Pressure: Calm, Clarity, and Influence When the Stakes Are High offers a powerful framework for professionals who must lead, respond, or resolve conflict in emotionally charged environments. Blending emotional intelligence with real-world tools, this book introduces the High Steaks Model a practical approach to maintaining composure, setting the tone, and influencing outcomes even when tensions rise. Whether you're managing crisis response, navigating cross-functional teams, or guiding others through urgent decisions, this book helps you avoid reactivity and embody presence, professionalism, and purpose. Designed for leaders across healthcare, education, insurance, corporate, and nonprofit sectors, Communicate Under Pressure includes field-tested strategies, relatable case examples, and micro-tools for staying grounded in the moment and effective over time. With calm and clarity as your foundation, you can lead with influence-no matter what's at stake.