Achieving a Breakthrough Team Mindset at Make-or-Break Moments
Why Executive Teams Need Transformation
Every company encounters pivotal moments where the executive team must execute a strategic pivot. At these inflection points, simply setting new goals or metrics isn’t enough. Breakthrough gains require deeper alignment, a shift in mindset, and a stronger commitment—both individually and collectively.
Leaders must learn new ways to focus, persevere through resistance, and elevate their mental game to lead their organizations to higher levels of performance.
Common Inflection Points We Address
Our program supports CEOs and executive teams facing major turning points such as:
A growth mandate from the board, investors, or parent company
New technology disrupting markets and competition
Mergers, acquisitions, or changes in ownership
New funding rounds with heightened growth expectations
Financial setbacks requiring rapid turnaround
Executive Team Transformation Program
We coach leaders to raise their mental game using neuroscience, performance coaching, and lessons from elite athletes.
Core Approaches
The Rubicon Plan
Leaders make a clear “point of no return” decision.
This commitment engages the nervous system, builds confidence, and fosters emotional regulation.
Creates team buy-in and shared commitment to goals.
Playing Free
Removes self-imposed limits and builds confidence.
Encourages process-oriented growth rather than outcome-driven pressure.
Helps teams adapt, learn, and course-correct.
High Achievers Protocol (HAPPE)
Strength-building approach for tackling difficult tasks.
Provides a roadmap to anticipate and handle obstacles.
Builds resilience and perseverance.
GRIT
Creates a safe culture where individuals can make mistakes and grow.
Encourages mastery of skills through practice.
Links perseverance to a shared team purpose.
Signature Impact
Mike Pawlawski
Performance Mindset Coach
World Champion quarterback
Award-winning TV producer and sports broadcaster (NBC, Fox, ABC)
Craig Martin
Executive and team coach
Leadership experience with top companies including Apple, Charles Schwab, Marriott, DoorDash, and Salesforce
Together, Mike and Craig combine sports performance principles with executive leadership strategies to help teams succeed at critical moments.