Richard Mann is a former Special Forces operator who has utilised his experiences and skills to become a highly regarded mental skills and peak performance coach. Specialising in elite teams, Richard aims to coach athletes, teams, and business leaders to optimise their mental and physical performance under pressure. He brings a unique perspective to performance coaching due to his background and is highly sought after to speak because of this.
After beginning his career in the Royal Marines, Richard joined the UK Special Forces and served in the Special Boat Service for 14 years. Throughout these experiences he encountered numerous conventional and counterterrorism operations globally, ultimately shaping his resilience and leadership skills. Richard served as Director of 3RG Security and Training after his time in the Special Forces. His work involved designing security protocols for UK Government officials and media personnel in hostile environments. A passion for performance psychology sparked Richard’s study of human performance, culminating in mentorship in performance psychology.
More recently, Richard took on the role as CEO of 3RG Leadership where he oversees the development of coaching programs delivered to organisations and industries. He is also the founder of Mann on a Mission, within which he provides performance coaching and hosts The Mann on a Mission Podcast. His podcast often features experts from Special Forces, sport, business, and neuroscience. The purpose of his work is to help teams, individuals, and organisations to build mental resilience and create high performing mindsets. Through his training programs, he will enhance emotional flexibility in his clients and allow them to feel more confident within their mentality.
A sought-after individual within his field, Richard speaks on topics of mental resilience, performance under pressure, leadership development, and building high performance teams. He draws on his unique life experience in elite military units and his deep study of performance psychology to offer practical tools to his clients. If you are looking for a speaker to inspire your audience to perform to the best possible standards, hire Richard Mann today!
How to hire Richard Mann
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Richard Mann's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Regulating physical and mental performance energy
- Accessing Ideal Performance States (IPS) for competition
- Building a robust psychological framework
- Creating greater emotional flexibility
- Training the mental skills of confidence, calm & focus
- Overcoming stress, doubts and fears
- Building mental resilience to setbacks and adversity
- Creating high performance teams & leaders
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Richard has a rare blend of experience and expertise that makes him an exceptional individual to work with. He applies his knowledge and coaching in a thoughtful, innovative and considered way which maximises its effect. The positive impact he has on the performance of athletes, leaders and teams is extraordinary.” - John, Executive Director of Sport, Loughborough University
“Getting the mental game right for fighters at the world level is critical so they can perform under pressure and win. Richard has a unique ability to help them do that.” - Angel, World Title Boxing Coach
"I'd like to acknowledge one of my well trained proteges. Richard Mann served in the Special Forces in the United Kingdom. He is a master of all the sports psychology strategies and exercises that are presented in this text. Richard trains professional boxers, Brazilian Ju jitsu fighters and premiere football (soccer) teams to achieve their full potential under pressure.” - Dr Don, Performance Psychologist & Author
- 2024 - Hosted Dr. Robert Glover on the Mann on a Mission podcast
- 2020 - Founder and Peak Performance Specialist at Mann on a Mission
- 2019 - Launched the Mann on a Mission podcast, featuring experts in performance and leadership
- 2016 - CEO of 3RG Leadership, overseeing leadership and coaching programs
- 2003 - Director of 3RG Security & Training, managing security operations and risk mitigation
- 1988 - Served in the Royal Marines and Special Boat Service (SBS) for 14 years
- Mentorship with Dr. Don Greene - Completed an intensive 6-month mentorship in performance psychology
