Peak performance is about delivering your best when it matters most. It combines focus, resilience, and consistent habits. Achieving it matters because organisations face constant pressure to do more with less, and sustained high performance drives productivity, engagement, and long-term results.
What Do Peak Performance Speakers Bring to Events?
Peak performance speakers bring clarity, energy, and practical insight to events. They show audiences how to perform under pressure, sustain focus, and turn ambition into consistent action. They translate elite habits into everyday behaviours. The impact is measurable - highly engaged business units experience 78% less absenteeism and 14% higher productivity.
Peak performance speakers create engagement by linking mindset to behaviour and results. They also influence culture, giving teams shared standards and language that last well beyond the event itself today.
Who Are the Top Peak Performance Speakers to Hire in 2026?
Utilising exclusive event poll data from over 103 Peak Performance themed events between 2023 and 2025, our Director, Roxanna Farthing, has provided his official selection of the top Peak Performance speakers for 2026.
- Sir Clive Woodward
- Jo Salter
- Jamil Qureshi
- John Amaechi
- Jez Rose
- James Clear
- Sarina Wiegman
- Pippa Grange
- Prof Damian Hughes
- Jeremy Snape
- Debra Searle
1. Sir Clive Woodward
Sir Clive Woodward is a celebrated expert on peak performance, best known for coaching England to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup – the only Northern Hemisphere side to achieve this. A former elite player and Director of Sport at the British Olympic Association, he combines leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking to inspire success. Clive pioneered the use of technology in sport and created TCUP (Thinking Correctly Under Pressure). Now a renowned speaker and pundit, he shares insights on mindset, teamwork, and high performance, drawing from over 40 years in elite sport. His expertise is sought after by global brands and audiences alike.
Official Testimonial for Sir Clive Woodward:
"In short he was a true pro; polite, charming, punctual, attentive and organised. His presentation was on point and he WOWED the audience - he happily attended the dinner and helped hand out the awards." - Roebuck Productions
2. Jo Salter
Dr Jo Salter MBE, the UK’s first female fast jet pilot, is a compelling speaker on peak performance. Her trailblazing RAF career, leading an all-male squadron and flying Tornado jets, demanded precision, courage, and exceptional resilience under pressure. Transitioning to the corporate world, she now holds senior leadership roles at PwC, including Global Director of Transformative Leadership. Jo combines military discipline with strategic insight, making her uniquely equipped to inspire high performance in any environment. Her diverse experiences, leadership acumen, and ability to thrive in male-dominated sectors make her a powerful role model for excellence, adaptability, and pushing personal boundaries.
Official Testimonial for Jo Salter:
"Just wanted to pass on that people absolutely loved Jo at the conference, she covered all the topics we wanted and had everybody totally engaged and laughing throughout". - James, Finance Business Partner, FCAS Strategy & Campaign
3. Jamil Qureshi
Jamil Qureshi is a renowned British peak performance expert, known for his work in sports and business. As a performance psychologist, he has helped top athletes and global organisations achieve record-breaking success. From coaching the Ryder Cup team to number-one-ranked professionals, his expertise spans golf, Formula 1, and football. Jamil has founded multiple consultancies, including We Do Things Differently, and delivered impactful strategies worldwide. His corporate coaching empowers teams from entry-level staff to CEOs, transforming workplace culture. A celebrated speaker, Jamil continues to inspire excellence, most recently speaking at the London Stock Exchange and featuring on “The Diary of a CEO”.
Official Testimonial for Jamil Qureshi:
"Genuinely funny. provocative and engaging! It is not often, you see someone you immediately want to re-book for next year!" - Unilever Ventures
4. John Amaechi
John Amaechi OBE is an ideal speaker on peak performance. As a former NBA athlete and a distinguished organisational psychologist, John brings a unique blend of elite sports experience and deep psychological insight. He has built a career advising global companies on high-performance teams, productivity, and effective leadership. His work with FTSE100 firms and institutions like the NHS and KPMG UK demonstrates his authority on optimising organisational behaviour. With his engaging presence and evidence-based approach, John empowers audiences to unlock their potential and thrive. His proven track record makes him a compelling and insightful choice for any peak performance event.
Official Testimonial for John Amaechi:
"Brilliant. Did exactly what we had hoped for and more. Exceeded my highest expectations" - DLA Piper UK LLP
5. Jez Rose
Jez Rose is hired as a peak performance keynote speaker because he translates behavioural science into practical, repeatable results. Drawing on more than two decades as a behaviour insight advisor and the bestselling author of Flip the Switch, he shows how small cognitive shifts and simple habit changes drive sustained high performance. His work with global brands such as Ford, Audi and Marriott gives his insights commercial weight. As a former BBC and ITV presenter, he delivers with pace, warmth and humour. Audiences leave energised, focused, and equipped to perform better, immediately and over time.
Official Testimonial for Jez Rose:
"One of the most motivational speakers ever. Extremely funny and has that elusive ability to judge a corporate culture and understand how to work with it in the most effective way." - MD, Legal & General
6. James Clear
James Clear is a renowned keynote speaker and bestselling author, celebrated for his expertise in habit formation and personal development. His book “Atomic Habits” became a #1 New York Times bestseller and has sold over 800,000 copies globally. Known for his engaging storytelling and evidence-based insights, James captivates both virtual and live audiences. He has spoken at major events such as the 2020 Texas Conference for Women and worked with organisations including the NFL and Honda. A supporter of the Against Malaria Foundation, James combines academic research, personal experience, and practical strategies to inspire lasting change in individuals and teams.
Official Testimonial for James Clear:
"James is a strong, confident facilitator and his message was easily understood by the audience. He did a great job teaching and facilitating a conversation with our group about habits. It was a great experience and our team got a lot of valuable ideas from the time spent.” - Laura, North America Training Manager, Lululemon
7. Sarina Wiegman
Sarina Wiegman is an exceptional choice of speaker on peak performance. A world-renowned football manager, she has led both the Dutch and English women’s national teams to European finals, guiding the Lionesses to glory at Euro 2025. Her journey from elite player to celebrated coach, honoured with awards such as FIFA Best Women’s Coach and an Honorary CBE, showcases her unwavering dedication and expertise. Sarina’s leadership, resilience, and drive for excellence inspire teams to achieve their full potential. Her insights into high performance, drawn from decades at the top of women’s football, make her an inspiring and authoritative voice on success.
8. Pippa Grange
Dr Pippa Grange is a highly respected applied psychologist, celebrated for her work in elite sport, notably as Head of People and Team Development at The Football Association. With a doctorate in applied psychology and decades of experience across the public and private sectors, she has become a sought-after speaker on culture, leadership and ethics. Pippa’s career includes leading roles with the AFL Players Association and the Cotton On Group, and founding consultancy Bluestone Edge. An accomplished author, she explores how success can be redefined beyond the scoreboard. Her insights continue to shape modern approaches to performance, wellbeing and ethical leadership.
9. Prof. Damian Hughes
Damian Hughes is a renowned organisational psychologist, founder of LiquidThinker, and Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change at Manchester Metropolitan University. With an academic background spanning education, coaching and organisational psychology, Damian has held senior roles including Director of HR at Unilever and contributed to elite sports teams like Scotland Rugby Union. He has authored eight best-selling business books and delivered motivational speeches to top global brands. His dynamic, workshop-style delivery blends theory with practical insights on mindset, resilience and performance. Damian Hughes would be an excellent choice of speaker on peak performance, given his proven ability to inspire lasting change.
Official Testimonial for Prof. Damian Hughes:
"An evening with Damian was enlightening and energising. I came away buzzing with ideas and plans to improve my service to be the absolute best in our field. Reading the book was good but hearing him live was amazing." - NHS
10. Jeremy Snape
Jeremy Snape is a former British cricketer known for his off-break bowling and sporting intellect. Starting his career with Northampton in 1991, he enjoyed early success, winning the NatWest Trophy in his debut season. He later played key roles in Gloucestershire’s treble and double wins and Leicestershire’s T20 Cup triumphs. Internationally, he earned 10 ODI caps and was part of England’s 2007 World Cup squad. Holding a Master’s in Sports Psychology, Jeremy founded Sporting Edge and now works with top clubs and businesses. A respected speaker, he blends sporting insight with performance psychology to inspire teams and organisations alike.
Official Testimonial for Jeremy Snape:
“We engaged Jeremy Snape as a keynote speaker at our “Predictions for Field Workforces” event and his presentation on the way elite sport thinks about performance improvement and the links to approaches and thinking in business was very insightful, adding genuine value to our client event” - Jason, Deloitte UK
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This exclusive article, authored by Roxanna Farthing, lists the top Peak Performance Speakers using event poll data from 103 Peak Performance-themed events between 2023 and 2025.
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