Ben Bernstein

My Story

As a young child I was a prodigious piano player. I immersed myself in Mozart, Beethoven and Bartok and my imagination took flight. Yet when I was forced to perform in recitals and competitions playing the piano became a nightmare. I sat in front of audiences and judges and my hands and knees shook. No one helped me. All I heard were unanswerable questions and non sequiturs, What’s the matter with you? It’s all in your head! You’ll grow out of it.

It took me years to work through my performance anxiety and the physical, mental and spiritual suffering that went with it. Through my own self-study and training I brought myself out of the shell of tension, self-doubt and distraction so I could live fully in the freedom of who I am. We all have that birthright: to live into our fullest potential. When I work with people I see what they are capable of, what binds them to unproductive habits, and I train them to be their best.

From my own experiences and training, I now pass on to every person I work with– whether it’s a high school student with poor SAT scores, a business executive who stutters during presentations, or a parent seized by indecision.

It was twenty-five years before I finally made my way back to the piano and music. Now I have a Master’s degree in music composition, and I’m composing and producing operas.
I’m loving every minute of it!

My Books

Crush Your Test Anxiety

A comprehensive tool kit for being calm, confident and focused on any test. Used for test-takers facing SAT, ACT, MCAT, GRE, LSAT and professional licensing exams.

A Teen's Guide To Success

A Teen’s Guide to Success

The pressures on teens have never been as great. Written in a style that speaks directly to their needs, this book is their roadmap for success.

Stressed Out for Parents

Stressed Out! for Parents

This book focuses on what parents need to do for themselves to stay calm, confident and focused in every challenge. Co-authored with Michelle Packard.

“Crush Your Test Anxiety is an astonishing rendition of what it is liked to be coached personally by Dr. Bernstein. His training model for remaining calm, confident and focused offers a transformative life strategy.

– Charles N. Bertolami, D.D.S. D.Med.Sc.
Dean, New York University College of Dentistry

Partial list of possible topics

“Sport-Psychology in the Business World”

“Dealing with Stress Post-Pandemic”

“Worrying Hurts Your Business”

“What You Can Offer Others Right Now”

“Reduce Your Stress, Improve Your Performance”

“Wow, What a Great Dentist Visit!”

“I Hate Tests! How to Ace Them Anyway”

“The Three-Legged Stool: A Model for Success”

“Lighten Up! Have Fun in the Office”

The next step

Schedule a no-obligation discovery call with Dr. B. to explore how you can apply the Bernstein Performance Model to your work and in other ways the program can benefit you. Let's unlock the keys to your peak performance, elevate the results you deliver to your clients, and enhance your business!