MasterClass Launches Perform Under Pressure to Help Members Stay Calm When the Stakes Are High

Drawing on decades of Navy SEAL training, meditation practice, and leadership coaching, Mark Divine teaches members how to prepare for high-pressure moments before they arrive.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the personalized learning platform unlocking human potential with the world's best, today announced the launch of Perform Under Pressure. The class is taught by Mark Divine, a retired Navy SEAL Commander, meditation instructor and leadership coach who has trained more than 200,000 leaders worldwide. Divine teaches composure under pressure as a skill, helping members prepare for high-stakes moments so they can think clearly, make better decisions, and perform when pressure hits. The class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers have unlimited access to 200+ instructors with an annual membership.

Pressure can send thoughts spiraling and the body into a fight-or-flight response in all kinds of situations, from a job interview to a hard conversation at home. In this one-hour class, Divine teaches members how to train for pressure and perform when the stakes are high:

• Stay calm under pressure. Build the composure to remain in control when stress and uncertainty take over.
• Think clearly in high-stakes moments. Overcome fear and self-doubt so they can make better decisions when it matters most.
• Prepare for the moments that matter. Develop the mental readiness to approach difficult situations with greater confidence.
• Perform when the stakes are highest. Stay focused and take decisive action, even when the outcome is uncertain.

Members walk away with daily practices they can use before a big presentation, during a tense negotiation, ahead of a medical appointment or anytime pressure hits.

"Pressure doesn't wait until you feel ready," Divine says. "When the stakes are high, you don't rise to your expectations; you fall to your level of training. This class gives you the training."

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