Clear Mind. Steady Hands. Strong Response.
Eliminate the mental weight that slows your split-second decisions—without losing your edge.
What’s At Stake
| Challenge | Impact |
|---|---|
| PTSD & trauma exposure | 15–20% of first responders develop PTSD—well above civilian rates (Jetelina et al., 2020) |
| Burnout across departments | Over 30% of paramedics and 75% of dispatchers report burnout symptoms (Sheridan, 2022) |
| Understaffing & forced overtime | 94% of fire departments report staffing shortages (IAFF, 2023) |
| Decision fatigue & slowed response | Burnout increases cognitive failures and impairs situational awareness (Tiesman et al., 2021) |
| Turnover & absenteeism | Burnout triples the odds of turnover and doubles sick days (Dyrbye et al., 2020; Rivard et al., 2021) |
Discover What Fuels Your Performance
Take the FACTs™ Self-Assessment to uncover how Focus, Arousal, Confidence, and Tenacity shape your high-stakes performance. In just a few minutes, you’ll get a personalized snapshot of your mental readiness—and a powerful first step toward eliminating pressure and unlocking your full potential.
What’s At Stake
| What They Usually Offer | What We Deliver |
|---|---|
| Resilience talks | Challenges the assumptions, norms, and thought processes that actually lead to stress and burnout |
| Generic wellness programs | Grounded in research, tailored to first responder demands |
| Stress management strategies | Approaches that rewire the focus and appraisals that create stress and pressure |
| Motivation sessions | Root-cause interventions grounded in high-stakes performance psychology |
| Focus on surviving shifts | Focus on building capacity to recover, reset, and return with clarity |
| Tactical tools in isolation | Integrated, system-level tools that target common challenges |
BUILT FROM EXPERIENCE
Consulting
Psychology
Brian Hite has trained those who run toward danger. From stunt sets to combat zones to command centers, he brings decades of experience helping people perform under fire—and recover when the fire’s out.
Grounded in science
Our work draws from
- Organizational psychology
- Sport and performance psychology
- Behavioral science and neuropsychology
- Research-based intervention design
- Maslach’s 6 burnout domains: workload, control, reward, community, fairness, and values alignment
Engagement Options
Keynotes, Workshops, and Strategy Consults
All department-wide engagements begin with a strategy consult to ensure alignment with your challenges and needs.
- PressureX: Eliminate pressure by reframing attention and reducing fixation on imagined outcomes
- StressX: Dismantle threat appraisal and build true resilience with evidence-based tools
- DriveX: Reignite motivation and prevent burnout through purpose-aligned systems
- PhaseX: Strengthen performance across all phases: readiness, shift start, in-action, and decompression
Strategic Retainers
For departments seeking lasting transformation, retainers include:
- Built-in tools to assess burnout, decision fatigue, and performance blocks across your team.
- Leadership development and coaching
- On-call consulting and training design
- Integration into existing training—linking systems to real-world performance.
High-Stakes Performance 1:1
Tailored support for responders who make real-time decisions in high-stakes environments. Whether you’re on the street, behind the radio, or leading a team, this 1:1 work sharpens clarity, eliminates mental weight, and helps you stay locked in—no matter the chaos around you.
Results That Matter
- Up to 50% reduction in burnout-related absenteeism (CDC, 2022)
- 20–30% drop in turnover with well-being initiatives (APA, 2023)
- Improved decision-making under stress (Jetelina et al., 2020)
- Fewer critical errors from fatigue and overload (Tiesman et al., 2021)
- Increased retention of experienced responders (Dyrbye et al., 2020)
Ready to Stay Clear in the Chaos?
Start with clarity. Begin with FACTs.
Or let’s talk about what it would take to eliminate burnout, decision fatigue, and costly mistakes in your department.