Paul McVeighElite Performance Expert and Former Premier League Professional

Paul McVeigh is a former Northern Ireland international and Premier League footballer who has uniquely transitioned from a successful career on the pitch to becoming a specialist in performance psychology. Having played for Tottenham Hotspur and spent seven years at Norwich City, where he helped the club secure promotion to the top flight as their leading goalscorer, Paul developed a deep interest in the mental aspects of elite competition. He remains the only person to have balanced the experience of professional play with a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology, bridges the gap between high-level athletics and corporate success. Since retiring from professional play, he has held coaching roles at Crystal Palace FC and co-founded ThinkPRO, a consultancy dedicated to psychological development in schools and sports academies. He is a prominent media figure, appearing frequently on the BBC, Sky, BT Sport, and TalkSport, and has authored the book The Stupid Footballer is Dead. His work explores the parallels between sport and business, specifically focusing on how leaders and teams can manage pressure, overcome failure, and maintain focus in high-stakes environments. Paul is frequently booked for his ability to translate the high-pressure world of professional football into relatable principles for business audiences. His expertise in empathy, communication, and mental resilience makes him a compelling choice for organisations looking to foster a culture of peak performance. On stage, Paul McVeigh is best known for talks on Psychology & Neuroscience, Change Management and Peak Performance. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Business & Consulting and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Paul McVeigh is regularly booked for Business Speaker, Motivational Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Paul McVeigh travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Paul McVeigh would approach your audience.