- London, UK
Roberto Forzoni Keynote Speaker
- Performance psychologist and sport expert.
- Guided Premier League teams such as Brentford, Brighton, and Crystal Palace to enhance players' mental resilience and performance.
- Author of "The FA Guide to Psychology in Football" and developed FA Psychology Courses.
Roberto Forzoni's Biography
For over thirty years, Roberto Forzoni has been the psychology behind elite sporting success — from Grand Slam champions to Premier League survivals, Olympic medallists to world heavyweight title challengers. Today he brings that same science of high performance to the stages, boardrooms, and leadership teams of the world’s most demanding organisations.
Roberto’s illustrious career is highlighted by his work with eight Premier League football teams, including Brentford, Brighton, and Crystal Palace, where he served as a first-team coach. His impact on players’ mental fortitude has been instrumental at clubs such as West Ham United and Southampton. In boxing, Roberto has been a pivotal figure, notably supporting Derek Chisora in his World Heavyweight Boxing Championship campaign against Tyson Fury.
At the Lawn Tennis Association, Roberto played a crucial role as the National Performance Psychology Manager, contributing significantly to the development of top tennis talents. His work with Andy Murray, where he was a key part of Team Murray, helped shape Murray’s mental resilience, leading to victories in Grand Slams and the Olympics. Roberto also guided Laura Robson to her Junior Wimbledon win.
Roberto’s contributions to football extend to his tenure with The Football Association (FA), where he authored “The FA Guide to Psychology in Football” and played a vital role in developing the FA Psychology Courses. His influence has shaped the psychological approach within the sport, enhancing the mental strategies of numerous players and teams.
Beyond football and tennis, Roberto’s expertise has reached the Olympic stage, where he has worked closely with champions across various disciplines. His extensive experience is complemented by his role as a consultant expert for media outlets such as BBC, Al Jazeera, and Sky. Additionally, Roberto imparts his knowledge as a lecturer, teaching MSc and BSc courses in Sports Psychology.
Roberto Forzoni's Speaking Topics
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Inside Winning Teams
What 40 years inside elite sport and high-pressure business taught me about the patterns that separate winners from the rest.
Roberto has worked with athletes who have won Olympic gold, Grand Slam titles, and more than 15 medals between them at Olympic, World and European Championships - across tennis, athletics, judo and boxing. As National Psychology Manager at the LTA, he created Team Murray - the support team that helped take Sir Andy Murray to world No. 1 - and authored The FA Guide to Psychology in Football. The patterns that show up in every winning team are the same ones that move the dial in workplaces navigating change, distance, and noise.
What the audience leaves with
A new question
"What do I bring to this team?" – the shift that flipped a Premier League season.
A pattern language
Significance, Vision, Attitude, Standards – the markers found in every winning team.
A daily test
"Did I work as hard as I could today?" – the question elite performers ask.
Ideal for
- HR conferences
- Hybrid & distributed teams
- Post-merger integration
- Change programmes
- Leadership offsites
- Internal comms summits
- Team building
- Sales kick-offs
- Culture change
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The Winning Mind
"The science of how elite performers build a mind that wins under pressure - and how your people can too."
Inside the keynote "The 'bad boy' of British judo who became a world champion. A tennis player on the brink of quitting who rose to world No. 1. A Premier League team that turned a relegation season around. Across 40 years inside elite sport, Roberto has studied what separates those who perform when it matters from those who fold — and translates that science into tools an audience can use on Monday morning. Not motivation. Method."
What the audience leaves with
A reframe
How elite performers turn pressure into an advantage, not a threat.
A method
The evidence-based routine behind real confidence and resilience, not positive thinking.
A daily practice
The small, repeatable things champions do that everyone else skips.
Ideal for
- Leadership development
- Resilience & wellbeing programmes
- Conference keynotes
- Sales kick-offs
- High-pressure teams
- Team building
- Personal development
- Change & uncertainty
Why Book Roberto Forzoni as a speaker?
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He has spent more than three decades helping elite athletes and teams unlock world-class performance, bringing the psychology behind sporting success into the world of business and leadership.
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He translates the science of performance psychology into practical strategies that help leaders and teams build resilience, strengthen confidence and perform consistently under pressure.
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He has worked with Premier League football clubs, Grand Slam champions, Olympic medallists and world title challengers, offering first-hand insight into the mindset required to succeed at the highest level.
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He combines experience as a performance psychologist, coach and educator, giving audiences a unique perspective on how mental preparation, focus and culture drive sustained excellence.
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His keynotes help organisations develop high-performing teams, navigate pressure with confidence and create the psychological foundations for long-term success.
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