Trust
Reactive moments chip away at the credibility you've worked years to build.
FOR LEADERS WHO ARE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT AND STILL FEEL STRETCHED THIN
Live On Zoom
You Don't Have an Effort Problem. You Have a Pressure Problem.
Lead yourself first, and lead others better, live on Zoom with Dan Rixon.
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Sydney Time
Reserve Your Spot
Camera on, quiet space.
Let me guess how your week has gone.
- You made a call in the heat of the moment, and by the next morning you were walking it back.
- You had a conversation that landed nothing like you intended. You walked in clear and walked out wondering what the other person actually heard.
- You're putting in the hours and carrying the load. Somewhere along the way you absorbed pressure that was never meant to sit entirely on your shoulders. And if you're honest, you're not sure any of that effort is actually changing anything.
You've built the skills. You've earned the role. So why does this keep happening?
Here's what no one told you
It isn't a motivation problem or a talent problem. It's biology. Under pressure, your brain defaults to survival mode. The part responsible for emotional reaction (the limbic system) fires faster than the part responsible for clear, strategic thinking (the prefrontal cortex). So you react when you meant to respond. You tighten up when you meant to communicate.
And because no one ever taught you how this works, let alone gave you tools to work with it, you do the only thing you know how to do: work harder.
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STEP 1
Pressure
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STEP 2 · FAST
Reaction fires first
Limbic system: emotional, protective, instant.
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STEP 3 · LATE
Clear thinking arrives late
Prefrontal cortex: strategic, considered, slower.
What it's costing you
Clarity
Decisions made in survival mode get second-guessed, reversed or quietly regretted.
Connection
Communication breaks down at exactly the moments it matters most.
Energy
Carrying everything alone is exhausting, and your team can feel it.
Left alone, this pattern doesn't fix itself. It hardens into habit.
Reserve Your SpotWho is this for and who is this not for
Yes, if you:
- Lead a team, a business or a project, whether you're six months in or twenty years in
- Want to stop reacting and start responding with intent
- Are ready to take part, not just watch
Not for you if:
You want to leave the camera off and half-watch in the background.
People that want instant results or people that are not willing to do the hard work and make substantial changes in the team as well as in the culture.
This is a live workshop. Join with your camera on, from a quiet space, ready to engage.
360 LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
The good news: it's an awareness problem, and awareness can be trained
That's why I'm running the 360 Leadership Workshop, a live, 90-minute session that shows you what's actually happening in your mind under pressure, and exactly what to do about it.
This isn't a lecture or a slide deck read aloud. It's a live, facilitated workshop built to give you real tools you can use in your very next difficult moment.
The 5 Pillars of the Authentic Leader
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360-Degree Leadership
Lead yourself first, earn genuine trust outward, then create alignment upward, in that order.
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Wired vs. Trained
Understand why your survival wiring beats calm thinking to the punch, and how to work with it instead of against it.
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Pressure Blindness
Stress changes how you communicate, decide and show up, often without you noticing. Learn to catch the pattern before it costs you.
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True North
High performance means little without alignment to what matters. Reconnect with the kind of leader you actually want to be.
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Intentional Communication
Learn to lead with tone, presence and delivery, not just words.
Practical tools you can use the same day
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The Power of the Pause
Create space between trigger and response.
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Emotional Labelling
Calm your reactive brain in the moment.
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The Meta Model
Get clarity in conversations that are going sideways.
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Thermostat vs. Thermometer
Set the temperature in the room instead of just reacting to it.
- 15 yrsAthlete
- 15 yrsCoach
- 17 yrsTeacher
Meet Dan Rixon
Director, Prime Mind Performance
Dan Rixon brings a rare combination of lived experience across high-performance sport, elite coaching, education, and corporate leadership. He has led large teams, worked through complex cultures, and understands the psychology of performance from the inside out.
His work sits at the intersection of identity, culture, and purpose, helping leaders and teams uncover what's really driving behaviour, and build systems that bring out the best in people.
Dan's approach is direct, warm, and deeply human. He doesn't preach or prescribe. He partners with leaders who are ready to take ownership and create lasting change.
Organisations We Have Worked With
What leaders are saying
360 Leadership Workshop
$29
Replay of the session for those who attended the event is included
- Date
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Time
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Sydney Time
- Where
- Live on Zoom
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to bring my team?
No. It's built for individual leaders, and you'll learn alongside others facing the same challenges.
Do I need my camera on?
Yes. This is a live workshop, not a passive webinar.
What do I need to join?
Just a Zoom link, sent to you after you register.
I'm new to a leadership role. Is this still for me?
Yes. The tools are built around how the brain works under pressure, whether you've been leading for six months or twenty years.
What happens after?
The session opens the door to further development through Prime Mind Performance's Incubator, Accelerator and Community programs, if you want to keep building.
One session can change how you lead
You don't need more hours, more hustle or more pressure. You need to understand what's happening in your mind when the pressure hits, and have a tool ready when it does.
Reserve Your Spot Now
Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Sydney Time · Live on Zoom
If you've ever walked out of a conversation thinking "that's not what I meant to say," this is the hour that changes it.
Prefer a private session for your whole team? Email dan@primemindperformance.com.au or call 0410 342 339.