Stressed Self to Best Self: The Science-Backed System for Sustainable Peak Performance - Couverture rigide

Kachin, Kevin; Propper, Nick

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1394421540 ISBN 13 : 9781394421541

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2026

Synopsis

Science-backed strategies to thrive in high-stakes environments where traditional approaches fail

In a world where chronic stress and burnout cost the global economy $1 trillion annually in lost productivity, From Stressed Self to Best Self delivers a revolutionary, science-backed roadmap that transforms how individuals and organizations approach stress, energy management, and sustainable peak performance. Drawing from psychophysiology, neuropsychology, and real-world applications tested with over 75,000 corporate employees, this guide introduces a powerful framework contrasting your ”stressed self”―triggered by outdated bodily alarm systems leading to harmful behaviors―with your ”best self,” unlocked through targeted awareness, impactful habits, emotional regulation, intentional recovery, and strategic sleep optimization.

Integrating cutting-edge behavioral science with battle-tested strategies proven in Fortune 100 boardrooms, military operations, and elite athletic environments, this book provides readers with:

• The “VIP model” for managing chronic stressors
• Energy plotting diagrams for daily balance assessment
• The ”Big 6” lymphatic drainage routine for physical detox
• Balanced Brain Breathing techniques for enhanced mental clarity
• Other methodologies that have achieved 91% improvement in stress management among participants

From Stressed Self to Best Self empowers professionals to shift from merely surviving to genuinely thriving in high-stakes environments where traditional approaches consistently fail.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

KEVIN KACHIN, PhD, is co-founder of Impact Human Performance and holds a PhD in clinical psychology with a specialized focus on clinical and neuropsychology. Over 27 years of research, program development, and consulting, he has delivered evidence-based human performance solutions to more than half of the Fortune 500 companies, U.S. military and government agencies, healthcare systems, and professional sports teams.

NICK PROPPER is co-founder of Impact Human Performance and a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator specializing in sustainable human performance. He spent over 15 years as a C-suite executive within Omnicom, one of the world’s leading professional service organizations, where he observed the challenges of maintaining peak performance over the long term. He now leverages this C-suite leadership experience, in combination with IHP’s unique content approach, to facilitate the development of peak performance practices in corporate, military, and government agency environments.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

"Stressed Self to Best Self highlights a massive blind spot in traditional professional development. Corporate culture often glorifies ?grit' and relentless dedication, treating leaders like machines without an off switch--which leads to catastrophic burnout. What makes Nick Propper's and Kevin Kachin's book so vital is its pivot toward intentional, science-backed recovery. I witnessed its power firsthand at our Yale New Haven Health clinical conference."
--STEVEN J. CHOI, MD, MBA, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer, SpecialtyCare; Former Chief Quality Officer and Associate Dean of Clinical Quality at Yale New Haven Health/Yale School of Medicine

"Stressed Self to Best Self?is an insightful and highly practical guide for leaders at every stage. The strategies are easy to apply, grounded in real-world experience, and integrate seamlessly into daily practice. This book not only helps?individuals perform at their best but also equips people leaders with a deeper understanding?of?how active recovery enables teams to thrive, build resilience, and sustain exceptional?performance."
--JESPER NORDENGAARD, ?CEO, Dechra Pharmaceuticals

"What I appreciate most is how this book translates the science of stress and performance into immediate, practical actions for leaders. Having experienced its incredibly positive impact firsthand through work with Nick and the team, I know it will help many while serving as a valuable ongoing reference and reminder."
--SOPHIE GOLDSCHMIDT, President and CEO, U.S. Ski & Snowboard

"The concepts in this book are simple, practical, and powerful. They help individuals and teams move beyond merely coping with stress to performing and leading more effectively because of it."
--GREG WILSON, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

"After nearly 30 years of military service, I came to realize the hard way that I had mistaken self-?neglect for commitment and toughness. I wore stress as a badge of honor until I realized Service Before Self should never mean Service at the Expense of Self. Stressed Self to Best Self is the practical, science-backed guide I wish I'd had--showing how recognizing stress, and focusing on intentional recovery, brings our best selves to the people who depend on us."
--JASON M. JANAROS, Brigadier General, U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

À propos de la deuxième de couverture

Chronic stress and burnout cost the global economy $1 trillion annually in lost productivity, yet most approaches to address this problem remain superficial. Dr.?Kevin Kachin and Nick Propper, co-founders of Impact Human Performance, draw on C-suite leadership, clinical psychology research, and direct work with Fortune 500 companies to deliver a system rooted in psychophysiology and neuropsychology, tested with over 150,000 corporate employees.

Stressed Self to Best Self introduces a framework contrasting your "stressed self"--triggered by outdated bodily alarm systems driving harmful behaviors--with your "best self," unlocked through targeted awareness, impactful habits, emotional regulation, intentional recovery, and strategic sleep optimization. This book integrates behavioral science with strategies proven in Fortune 500 boardrooms and high-stakes military settings, where 91% of participants reported improved stress management 45 to 60 days post-program.

Readers gain access to actionable tools including the VIP model for managing chronic stressors, energy plotting diagrams for assessing daily balance between stress and intentional recovery, a six-step lymphatic drainage routine for cellular detox, and Balanced Brain Breathing techniques for mental clarity. Each tool translates complex psychological principles into practical exercises, such as mapping daily energy flows to identify imbalances between stress expenditure and recovery.

Written for performance-oriented professionals who demand evidence-based solutions over generic self-help, this book serves corporate leaders, senior executives, military and government personnel, and professionals operating in high-pressure environments. Whether you lead a Fortune 500 team or manage critical operations under constant demand, Stressed Self to Best Self provides the structured practices required to sustain high performance without sacrificing well-being.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1394421540
• ISBN 13: 9781394421541
• Reliure: Tapa dura
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: WROX; https://www.wiley.com/en-us; ; 111 River Street; Hoboken; NJ; 7030; Etats-Unis
• Personne responsable: non disponible