About Me

Olympian, leader, performance nerd.

I spent over a decade competing at the highest level of international sport, including two Olympic Games, multiple World and Commonwealth podiums, and double European Championship titles. But what shaped me most wasn’t the medals — it was learning how to perform under pressure, bounce back from heartbreak, and sustain high output when it really counted.

Since retiring from competitive swimming, I’ve taken those lessons beyond the pool and into businesses, schools and sports clubs across the globe.

Now, I work with organisations tackling big human challenges — helping leaders and teams unlock elite-level performance without burning out. I draw on behavioural science, organisational psychology, and the messy, brilliant reality of elite sport to bring fresh, evidence-based thinking to leadership, culture, and resilience.

I also Chair the British Olympic Association’s Athletes’ Commission, where I represent Team GB athletes and help shape strategy at the heart of Olympic sport — from board-level decisions to long-term planning across the UK’s high-performance system.

What makes me different?

Lots of athletes talk about winning. I’m more interested in what it really takes to perform – consistently, sustainably, and under pressure.

How do we build the habits and mindset for long-term excellence, not just one-off success?
How do we create cultures where people can stretch, recover, and thrive — without burning out?
How do we lead with clarity and confidence when the stakes are high and the path forward isn’t clear?

Whether I’m delivering a keynote, running a workshop, or working with executive teams, I combine real-world sporting insight with practical strategies that speak directly to your environment. With humour, warmth, and a straight-talking lens, I create spaces where people feel safe enough to think differently – and bold enough to act.

The work I do

Governance & Strategy: Athlete representation at board level, shaping people-first approaches in policy and practice

Performance Consulting: Supporting teams and organisations to apply elite performance principles to complex, high-stakes environments

Leadership Development: Designing and delivering practical, high-impact programmes that drive behavioural change

Keynotes & Workshops: Engaging sessions that reframe resilience, pressure, collaboration, and sustainable success

What I Care About

Performance and wellbeing.
Excellence and empathy.
Stretching yourself and knowing when to pause.

I believe that resilience, leadership and confidence aren’t things you’re born with — they’re skills you can build. And when you get the conditions right, people surprise you — in the best way.