Professor Steve PetersDistinguished Consultant Psychiatrist and Specialist in Elite Performance Psychology

Professor Steve Peters is a renowned consultant psychiatrist who has transformed the psychological approach of Britain’s most successful sporting icons. After beginning his career as a mathematics teacher, he transitioned into medicine and specialised in severe personality disorders before turning his attention to the mechanics of peak performance. He is widely recognised for his instrumental role in the success of British Cycling, having supported legendary athletes such as Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, and Sir Bradley Wiggins. His expertise extends across twelve Olympic disciplines, as well as high-pressure environments within the Premier League and England’s national rugby and football squads. Beyond the sporting arena, Professor Peters has shared his psychological models with the police, the fire brigade, and the NSPCC. He remains an influential figure in academia as the Undergraduate Dean of Sheffield Medical School. As a prolific author, he has published several influential works including A Path Through the Jungle in 2021 and his seminal text, The Chimp Paradox. His earlier publications, My Hidden Chimp and The Silent Guides, further explore his methods for managing the human mind and understanding the subconscious drivers of behaviour. Professor Peters is sought after by global organisations for his ability to simplify complex neuroscience into practical frameworks for personal and professional development. By teaching audiences how to navigate the irrational and impulsive aspects of their psyche, he enables teams to achieve consistency and emotional resilience under intense pressure. He remains a pre-eminent choice for keynotes focused on wellbeing, motivation, and the psychological foundations of excellence. On stage, Professor Steve Peters is best known for talks on Psychology & Neuroscience, Wellbeing 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 Health & Wellbeing and Sport, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Professor Steve Peters is regularly booked for Motivational Speaker and Conference Speaker, 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, Professor Steve Peters 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 Professor Steve Peters would approach your audience.