Adam Wright is a highly respected keynote speaker, mentor, and performance specialist, best known for his role as a Psychological Skills Mentor at Chimp Management and his expertise in applying psychological principles to enhance human performance across corporate, public, and elite sporting environments.
Adam’s early career was shaped by a strong foundation in psychology and real-world business experience. He earned a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, equipping him with a deep understanding of human behaviour, which later became central to his work. He began his professional journey in the fast-paced technology and communications sector, working as a Corporate Sales Executive in high-pressure environments, where he developed resilience, adaptability, and a results-driven mindset. In 2001, he channelled these experiences into founding his own coaching business, marking the start of over a decade dedicated to mentoring individuals and teams. His early work also extended into sport and education, where he began refining his approach to mindset development.
Over the course of his career, Adam has built an impressive portfolio of achievements across multiple industries. He is currently a Psychological Skills Mentor at Chimp Management, a role he has held since 2013, where he delivers the renowned ‘Chimp Model’ developed by Steve Peters. With over 11 years at Chimp Management and more than 13 years running his own successful coaching business, Adam has worked extensively with organisations such as the NHS, as well as in education and corporate sectors. He is also a qualified NLP Master Practitioner, further strengthening his ability to influence behavioural change and performance improvement. His client base includes CEOs, senior leadership teams, and professionals across industries such as investment banking, insurance, and elite sport, reflecting both his versatility and credibility.
Organisations choose Adam Wright as a keynote speaker because he delivers practical, engaging insights that translate directly into improved performance and wellbeing. His talks focus on leadership development, optimising human performance, and psychological and emotional wellbeing, all grounded in real-life application. He brings a rare blend of corporate experience and psychological expertise, allowing audiences to better understand how their minds work under pressure. For example, he often demonstrates how small shifts in mindset can improve decision-making in high-stakes environments. Adam’s sessions are tailored, interactive, and immediately actionable, making him a valuable addition to conferences, leadership programmes, and corporate events seeking lasting impact.
Adam Wright's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Leadership Development
- Optimising Human Performance
- Psychological & Emotional Well-Being
- Mindset & Behavioural Change
- Performance Under Pressure
- Building Resilient Teams
Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
"I really enjoyed the session, despite Adam delivering for 2 hours I was very engaged and thought his knowledge of the subject was brilliant. He also brought a suitable sense of humour to the day. He made the content and delivery very relatable which was really important for me." - Ofsted Employee
"I would Recommend Adam as a present/ facilitator and indeed will be sharing why feedback with others in our business should they be looking to run similar sessions in the future." - Claire Sharp,Customer Director, NWG
"Thank you for an informative, uplifting and fun presentation to our 2015 Summer School Leaders’ Conference. We already know from the very positive feedback that schools will act on the extensive ground covered in the time available and that quite a number of ‘chimps’ are going to feel very firmly managed! I feel sure individual or groups of schools will be in touch to take things further." - Clive Webster, Chief Executive, Kent Catholic Schools Partnership
- 2025 - Speaker at the Education Business Conference 2025
- 2013 - Joined Chimp Management as a Psychological Skills Mentor
- 2013 - Concluded 13 years running a successful coaching business
- 2003 - Founded and led Sporting Ambitions coaching business
- Early 2000s - Established career as a Corporate Sales Executive in technology & communications
- Achieved - NLP Master Practitioner qualification
- Achieved - BSc (Hons) Psychology
How to hire Adam Wright
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