Whenever you're ready, walk me through how you'd approach this.
How do you cope under pressure during a high-stakes technical process?
I’m looking for a real example, not a general philosophy. Please walk me through a specific situation where the stakes were high, what you did to stay effective, and how you handled trade-offs, communication, and mistakes. A strong answer should show how you keep making good decisions when the pressure is on, not just that you stay calm.