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John Amaechi

Transform organisational leadership with John Amaechi, speaker and organisational psychologist. John works with global companies to enhance performance, resolve human challenges, and foster thriving workplaces, delivering evidence-based insights as a New York Times bestselling author and recognised HR thought leader.

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John Amaechi, Speaker | NBA Star, Organisational Psychologist
John Amaechi

John Amaechi

London, United Kingdom

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£26k–50k

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John Amaechi's biography

At a glance

  • Internationally recognised organisational psychologist
  • Bestselling author featured in The New York Times
  • CEO of APS Ltd., a global strategic consultancy
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.

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John offers insights from a globally recognized psychologist and former NBA star to your team. Benefit from transformative leadership strategies, evidence-based performance enhancements, and profound psychological insights to overcome challenges, foster a thriving work culture, and align your values for success.

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Testimonials

Brilliant. Did exactly what we had hoped for and more. Exceeded my highest expectations.

DLA Piper UK

John Amaechi is literally stunning. He will make you think about who you are, what you do and believe! Don't expect to be entertained, expect to get real. More thought-provoking than any speaker we have worked with to date!

Performance First

John covered all the touch points; very engaging and had everyone transfixed, truly an excellent speaker. John's story-telling delivery touched the audience in such a way that the majority could relate his stories to their own life. I would say that he has left an indelible mark.

European Patent Office

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Email John.Amaechi.OBE@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm John's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is John Amaechi's speaking style like?
John Amaechi draws on evidence-based organisational psychology to frame his sessions, translating peer-reviewed research into practical frameworks for leadership, communication, and team performance.
What topics does John Amaechi specialise in?
John Amaechi OBE speaks on high performance, leadership, cognitive diversity, organisational culture, resilience, and the alignment of personal and business values. He is an organisational psychologist, bestselling New York Times-featured author, and CEO of APS, a strategic consultancy operating across Europe, Asia, and North America, and was named among HR's most influential thought leaders in 2019 alongside Simon Sinek, Amy Cuddy, and Patrick Lencioni.
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