John Amaechi

Professor John Amaechi OBE boasts a remarkable background. He is a highly regarded organisational psychologist, a bestselling author featured in The New York Times, and the CEO of APS (Amaechi Performance Systems). This strategic consultancy operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. He earned a spot on the 2019 roster of HR's most influential thought leaders alongside luminaries such as Simon Sinek, Amy Cuddy, and Patrick Lencioni. John collaborates with organisations to empower leaders to embody authentic, transformative leadership. His focus centres on enhancing performance through evidence-based methods, resolving seemingly insurmountable human challenges, and fostering thriving work environments amidst adversity and disruptions. In his role, John coaches individuals and consults with organisations to refine communication, leadership, and teamwork and to cultivate a culture that drives growth, improvement, and goal attainment. He unravels the obstacles hindering peak performance with profound psychological insights and empowers individuals to surmount them. John deeply understands motivation, personal development, and the foundational elements of success and fosters their flourishing. He also delves into competition dynamics, the significance of cognitive diversity in organisational triumphs, and the alignment of personal and business values and ethics. John's journey is extraordinary, having engineered his radical transformation from an overweight British schoolboy to becoming the first British NBA star and later transitioning into psychology. His experience and approach resonate with individuals from diverse walks of life. Beyond his role as the head of an international strategic consultancy, John Amaechi is a Chartered Scientist, a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, and a Research Fellow at the University of East London. He also holds various board and trustee positions.