Roberto Forzoni

The Psychology of Teamwork and Peak Performance

Speaker fees:

In-person: ยฃ3k-ยฃ5k
Virtual: ยฃ3k-ยฃ5k

Topics:

Unlocking Team Potential
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Performance & Productivity
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Navigating Change
2
Resilience & Mindset

Football: He has inspired no less than eight Premier League teams. Roberto has served as a first-team coach at Crystal Palace FC, Brentford, and Brighton, and as a performance psychologist for clubs like West Ham United, Southampton, Charlton, and Norwich City. Notably, he was the catalyst for West Ham’s incredible escape from a relegation battle, transforming a 23% win rate to 78% and becoming the first Premier League team to achieve the double over both Manchester United and Arsenal. He is also the author of the prestigious “FA Guide to Psychology on Football” for the English Football Association.

Tennis: As the National Performance Psychology Manager at the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), he created “Team Murray, ” which was instrumental in Andy Murray achieving three Grand Slam titles, Olympic Gold, and world number one status. He also mentored Laura Robson to win the Junior Wimbledon title.

Boxing: Roberto has coached and inspired British Olympic & Paralympic medallists and supported Olympic champions and world-class athletes across various disciplines, including judo, athletics, and boxing. His athletes have collectively won over 40 medals. He also mentally prepared Derek Chisora for his World Heavyweight Championship fight against Tyson Fury.

Olympic Games: Roberto collaborates with leading global brands, including NTT Data, Laing O’Rourke, BBC, and Coutts Bank. He coaches leadership teams and sales forces, inspiring senior business leaders who seek sustainable, high-level performance.

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A keynote for leaders who want more substantial, more resilient, higher-performing teams
In today’s fast-moving world, the teams that thrive are the ones that are connected, psychologically safe, and built for trust, performance, and well-being.

In this engaging 45-minute keynote, Roberto Forzoni, performance psychologist and speaker, draws on three decades of experience with Olympic athletes, Premier League football teams, and global organisations to share the principles behind elite-level teamwork.

Attendees will discover:

  • Theย laws of effective teamworkย used by elite sports teams and high-performing companies
  • How one Premier League team turned around a 23% points return into 78% in a single season
  • What transformed Andy Murray from a world-class talent intoย World No. 1, and why “Team Murray” was a game-changer
  • How Derek Chisora used team-building psychology to prepare for a World Heavyweight Championship fight
  • Practical principles for buildingย resilient, cohesive, and focused teams
  • Strategies to improve bothย performance and psychological well-being

This talk is ideal forย team leaders, department heads, and HR professionalsย looking to improve collaboration, engagement, and results.

Building on the success of the The Laws of Effective Teamwork talk, Roberto is excited to introduce a new and compelling addition to my repertoire.

Drawing from a proven and extensively tested model, it provides organizations with a practical framework for nurturing high-performing teams. My own hands-on involvement with six Premier League Teams, coupled with my experiences in assembling Team Murray, have enriched my perspective, enabling me to deliver a truly engaging and informative session.

In this session, I delve into the core principles that contribute to both the success and shortcomings of a team.
I shed light on the obstacles that often hinder teams from reaching their full potential, offering actionable insights that leadership teams and employees can readily implement to enhance their collaborative dynamics. By addressing these dysfunctions head-on, organizations can expect to witness remarkable improvements in their team’s efficiency and overall effectiveness.

The talk is ideal for any leader, team or individual who wants to know how a practical and proven evidenced-based approach can lead to a combined improvement in productivity & performance,ย whilst at the same time leading to improved overall well-being and health.

How evidence-based strategies help people feel better and perform better. What separates those who give upโ€ฆ from those who go on to lead the world?

In this dynamic and emotionally engaging keynote, performance psychologistย Roberto Forzoniย shares the science-backed strategies that helped world-class athletes and teams bounce back from setbacks, challenge limiting beliefs, and achieve extraordinary success.

Whether you’re a business leader, athlete, or team facing adversity, this talk deliversย powerful, practical toolsย to improve well-being, resilience, and performanceโ€”backed by research and real-world results.

Participants will walk away with:

  • Strategies toย reframe negative thinkingย and challenge limiting beliefs
  • Evidence-based tools toย boost confidence, optimism, and resilience
  • A deeper understanding of howย thought patterns drive performance and satisfaction
  • Practical methods to enhanceย focus, fulfilment, and well-beingโ€”in work and life

This talk combines positive psychology, sports science, and practical mental skills training into a memorable and motivating session.

What people say

If you are looking for an experienced leader who can captivate a room and inspire thought-provoking conversations, Roberto is the right person for you. Thank you again, Roberto, you made our day!

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Roberto – A Catalyst for Inspirationย – Roberto’s talk at our recent event was nothing short of extraordinary. His ability to captivate the audience from the very beginning was awe-inspiring. His words were a powerful blend of wisdom, humour, and genuine passion.. Roberto’s insights into why we are like we are and why we think like we do were both enlightening and motivating. His anecdotes added a human touch to his message, making it relatable and inspiring!

CEO@TT Investments International

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