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Olympic psychologist & leadership coach

Chris Shambrook

Transform Olympic-level performance with Dr Chris Shambrook, speaker specialising in leadership coaching and performance psychology. Chris works with organisations to develop high-performing teams and resilient mindsets, delivering expertise honed across six Olympic Games with Team GB.

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Dr Chris Shambrook, Speaker | Coach & Performance Expert

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London, United Kingdom

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Chris Shambrook's biography

At a glance

  • Psychologist to the GB rowing team for six consecutive Olympic games
  • Has over 15 years experience supporting leaders and performers
  • Co-author of "Perform" and "The Mental Game Plan"
Dr Chris Shambrook is an experienced coach and speaker with a strong background in both sport and business. He has worked with Team GB across six Olympic Games, contributing to the success of one of the nation's most successful sports. Chris' 15 years of experience in supporting leaders and performers in various fields have shaped his expertise. Chris offers one-to-one coaching, keynote speeches, and personal development programmes. He adopts a straightforward approach that aims to create a meaningful impact. As an accomplished speaker and author, he translates insights from his career into practical concepts that individuals can apply immediately. Chris also coaches directly and contributes to The Performance Room, further enhancing his commitment to performance improvement.

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Why we recommend booking Dr Chris

Book Chris Shambrook as your speaker to unlock innovative problem-solving and elevate team performance. With extensive experience in elite sports and business, he offers practical insights that inspire immediate action. His personable approach ensures engaging sessions that resonate, making a lasting impact on your team's success.

Testimonials

Chris is very experienced within and outside sport and is creative at coming up with brilliant new ways of thinking about problems and bringing out top performances.

Dame Katherine Grainger

I would like to thank Chris for all his time, energy and expertise he gave to the rowing programme over 22 years. Athletes, coaches and practitioners have benefited incredibly from their interaction with him. He has been a pivotal member of the team that has enabled athletes to achieve their aspirations over 5 Olympic games. Chris has helped us shape how we bring psychology into the performance environment and this will help guide how we move the service forward.

Brendan Purcell

Director of Performance, British Rowing

Featured Projects

Perform: How To Get Better At What You Do By Obsessing Over The Right Things
The Mental Game Plan
Soccer: The Mind Game

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What is Chris Shambrook's speaking style like?
Chris delivers creative, practical insights that inspire high performance. His experienced, straightforward style brings out the best in teams and individuals, making complex ideas accessible and impactful for all.
What topics does Chris Shambrook specialise in?
Chris Shambrook specialises in discussing sports performance, leadership development, personal development and more.
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