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Ben Lyttleton

Transform workplace performance with Ben Lyttleton, speaker and football leadership expert. Ben works with global organisations to build cohesive teams, develop resilient cultures, and improve communication strategies, delivering insights from Premier League teams and NBA organisations.

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Ben Lyttleton, Speaker | Football Journalist & Author
Ben Lyttleton

Ben Lyttleton

London, United Kingdom

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£6–10k

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Ben Lyttleton's biography

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  • Football club owner and board member of Akademisk Boldklub
  • Author of leadership book about football's top thinkers
  • Performance consultant for elite sports teams and organisations
Ben Lyttleton combines his expertise as an author and football club owner to reveal powerful insights from the world's most popular sport that transform workplace dynamics and leadership approaches. As co-owner and board member of Danish football club Akademisk Boldklub and author of "Edge: Leadership Secrets of Football's Top Thinkers," Ben has gained exclusive access to elite coaches like Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter. His work with Premier League teams, national squads, and NBA organisations has established him as a trusted performance consultant. Ben translates football's most valuable lessons into practical business applications, helping organisations build cohesive teams, develop resilient cultures, and improve communication strategies. His research demonstrates how sports psychology principles can help professionals manage pressure, foster talent development, and create purpose-driven environments that drive sustainable success. Audiences leave Ben's presentations with concrete frameworks for identifying untapped potential in their teams, practical techniques for performing under pressure, and actionable strategies for building genuine team cohesion. His storytelling connects even non-sports fans to powerful leadership concepts through relatable examples. Book Ben to discover how the hidden mechanics of football success can provide your organisation with a competitive advantage in today's challenging business landscape.

Why we recommend booking Ben

Ben Lyttleton draws on his unique position as a football club owner and trusted performance consultant to reveal how elite sports psychology can transform your team's cohesion, resilience, and communication strategies. Book Ben today to discover how the hidden mechanics of football success can give your organisation a competitive advantage in today's challenging business landscape.

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Testimonials

Using the penalty to delve into the fields of psychology, statistics and behavioural analysis with humorous and pithy insight, Ben beguiled the audience. Outstanding.

Thomson Reuters

I still think about cohesion, adaptability and creativity, and I quoted one of Ben’s equations in a presentation recently.

Schroders

We all really appreciated Ben’s excellent presentation. His performance was definitely sharper than the Brazilians' display at the World Cup.

Itau Bank

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What is Ben Lyttleton's speaking style like?
Ben Lyttleton draws on his dual role as a football club co-owner and author to present leadership frameworks built from direct access to elite coaches, translating documented sports psychology principles into workplace applications.
What topics does Ben Lyttleton specialise in?
Ben Lyttleton speaks on leadership development, team cohesion, performance under pressure, and translating sports psychology into workplace practice. He is co-owner and board member of Danish football club Akademisk Boldklub and author of Edge: Leadership Secrets of Football's Top Thinkers, with consultancy work spanning Premier League clubs, national squads, and NBA organisations.
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