Pressure isn’t the problem.

Stress is.

With a unique, tried and tested combination of neuroscience, psychometrics and practical behavioural skills, we help people turn pressure into performance, not stress.

Resilience: the hidden driver of high performance during change

When stress takes hold, attention is lost, pace slows and productivity declines. The result is poorer decisions and weaker collaboration, and business performance suffers.

Commercial success needs a bold strategy, inspirational leadership and a strong employee experience. But it also takes people. And one of the most overlooked drivers of sustained success is how well people handle pressure without turning it into stress.

“40% of employees globally reported experiencing daily stress”
— Gallup, State of the Global Workplace, 2026
List with three quotes, each crossed out: 'Some stress is good for you,' 'Everyone needs to toughen up,' and 'Capable people thrive on it.'

For decades, these familiar beliefs have led organisations to confuse pressure with stress.

Pressure can be a good thing, motivating teams and bringing out the best in people. But when that pressure turns into stress, the opposite is true. We help people respond to it differently.

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Challenge of Change Resilience Programme

  • Each participant received insight across eight foundational resilience behaviours that shows people what’s driving their response to pressure and change.

  • Participants learn a simple five-step method to:

    • Recognise early signs of stress

    • Break unhelpful thinking patterns

    • Respond more effectively to challenging situations

    • Improve performance and wellbeing under pressure

    Training delivered in person, virtually or online, in as little as one session, tailored to your organisation.

  • Focused on practical techniques that can be applied immediately.

  • For those wanting an individual approach or personalised follow up.

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Grounded in evidence. Built in practice.

Challenge of Change was developed from pioneering research into stress and resilience led by our Research Partner, Dr Derek Roger, at the University of York.

It’s founded on three decades of peer-reviewed research into how people respond to pressure. Built around eight evidence-based scales of resilience that show people how to adapt to avoid stress. Each scale has been validated through behavioural, physiological and longitudinal studies. With the findings published widely in more than 100 academic papers.

Infographic highlighting 8 evidence-based scales of resilience, 35 years of peer-reviewed research, and 100+ academic papers published.
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Trusted by leading global organisations

  • "Overall the biggest advantage has been that I am more effective. I’m able to recognise the triggers that lead to rumination. I can weigh things up and make the right decisions."

    Robert Passmore - Chief Engineer, Cummins Inc, UK

  • "Feedback from this course is consistently impressive. The benefits are immediately apparent, and unlike many comparable courses the effects are long-lasting."

    Clare Selerie - Learning and Development, BBC, UK

  • "Excellent course – feel like I've found a way to really live my life. Feel very energised and motivated – everyone needs this. Thank you."

    Fonterra, New Zealand

  • "Very refreshing to have a course based on research, rather than platitudes. Also to have a clear, straightforward application path to follow."

    University of Canterbury, New Zealand

  • "The Challenge of Change course has had a deep and lasting effect on myself both at work and at home. Before attending I knew that I needed to improve my ability to cope with the demands of my job and my life, and the effect these had on me, I just didn't know how to do this!"

    Phil Marsland - Portakabin Group, UK

  • “We pride ourselves on not being the traditional insurer and differentiate our offering with our innovative and creative approach to risk management. As part of this we suggest The Challenge of Change resilience training to help our clients manage their risk profile.”

    David Dexter - Casualty Risk Engineering Manager, MSIG Holdings (Europe) Ltd

  • “The training was very well received and people felt they got a lot out of it. A year on I’m still using what I learnt, such as letting go, detaching myself and not churning over things. I particularly enjoyed the analogies and shared them with my own team. The language is still used in conversations.”

    Elaine Clarke - Health & Safety Manager, Ladbrokes, UK

  • “Many people commented that the exercises from the training could easily be applied and used in their daily professional and personal lives. During these times of collective change and global shifts, the training has proven to be more relevant, practical and useful than ever.”

    Nicole Lucas - Turner Construction Company, San Diego, California

  • “It was very valuable to take the time to slow down and reflect. This training is beneficial for all people not just companies!”

    Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego, California

  • “Having the option to complete the Challenge of Change Online programme at the delegates own pace has really helped those who may have previously struggled to accommodate a full day event. It makes the programme more accessible to those who are home based or work flexible hours.”

    Amanda Leonard-Embury - Learning & Organisational Development Manager, General Medical Council, UK

  • “Our staff are under a lot of pressure and I wanted to offer them some support to help manage the stress that comes from the job. The training was very really well received by all staff grades. I’m confident about recommending the Challenge of Change."

    Fiona Bauermeister - ACO Lambeth Merton and Sutton, London CRC Probation