Main language flag - us
Secondary language flag - en
+1 917 499 4500 Contact us
Menu

Home » Leadership & Motivation » Roberto Forzoni

Roberto Forzoni Profile Picture

Keynote SpeakerRoberto Forzoni

Performance Psychologist | Teamwork Expert | Trusted by Champions Transforming Individuals & Teams to Achieve Sustainable World-Class Performance

For over 30 years, Roberto Forzoni has been the driving force behind the success of elite athletes, world champions, and high-performing global organisations. He doesn’t just speak about performance; he brings the cutting-edge science of performance psychology directly into your team culture, consistently transforming good individuals into World Champions and... Read more

Popular Talks

  • The Laws of Effective Teamwork
  • The Science Behind Performance

Request Fees & Availabilities

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

One of our consultants will get back to you soon

Biography

For over 30 years, Roberto Forzoni has been the driving force behind the success of elite athletes, world champions, and high-performing global organisations. He doesn’t just speak about performance; he brings the cutting-edge science of performance psychology directly into your team culture, consistently transforming good individuals into World Champions and good teams into great ones.

Roberto’s two most in-demand keynotes deliver the perfect mix of insight, inspiration, and instant takeaways, directly addressing the core challenges of modern performance and team dynamics.

In 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.

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.

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.

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.

He has been a trusted consultant for BBC TV & Radio for over 25 years, making frequent
appearances as an expert in mental health, resilience, and performance psychology. He has also appeared multiple times on Sky TV, Al Jazeera, and other news outlets.

“Working with Roberto took me to a new level in my athletic’s career. With his help I was able to achieve my goals through mental preparation and logical thinking. Roberto’s simplistic approach with me guided me in the direction I needed to become ELITE!!!” Ashleigh Nelson
“Roberto: A Catalyst for Inspiration. 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. His energy on the stage was infectious, leaving everyone feeling empowered and ready to take on new challenges.We are incredibly grateful for Roberto’s contribution to our event. His speech was a highlight for many attendees and will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact. We wholeheartedly recommend him as a speaker.” CEO, TT Investment House Limited
“I brought Roberto in to work with me at three clubs (Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hive Albion & Brentford). His passion for the sport and in depth knowledge of performance issues and the psychological impact on players was crucial to our success” Steve Coppell, Former Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Reading manager
“Roberto’s incredible understanding of people, human nature and sport makes him the ultimate performance consultant. He knows what it takes to make people and teams excel and win.” Sir Clive Woodward, England Rugby World Cup Winning Manager
"He delivered a high-energy, interactive and thought-provoking workshop for us. The conversations it sparked were a real hit... people wanted it to go on longer." Richard Parker, NTT Data
"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... were both enlightening and motivating. His energy on the stage was infectious, leaving everyone feeling empowered and ready to take on new challenges." Matt @ TT Investments
"Roberto delivered an engaging and hugely insightful session... He has some fantastic stories to tell that bring his insights to life... A highly recommended speaker with a wealth of knowledge to offer!" Matt Jefferson, Laing O'Rourke
"His session was simply outstanding!... it generated some rich conversation, high energy, and the chance to be thoroughly challenged in our assumptions." Kate Goodger, Laing O'Rourke

Popular Talks by Roberto Forzoni

  • The Laws of Effective Teamwork

    What world-class teams do differently – and how you can too.

    – This keynote reveals the hidden laws that drive elite team success, teaching audiences how to foster trust, enhance communication, and cultivate a winning culture.

    – It’s backed by science and battle-tested in both sport and business, making it...

  • The Science Behind Performance

    Add the Science to the slam – psychology that sticks and shifts performance.

    – This high-impact talk bridges the gap between theory and action. Using compelling stories, real-world examples, and proven psychological tools, Roberto demonstrates how mindset, focus, and motivation can be trained – just like muscles.

    – It’s ideal...