Consulting
Building a high-performance toolkit
With a decade competing on the world stage – including two Olympic Games and multiple World, Commonwealth and European Championships – I’m familiar with performing under pressure. Since retiring from elite sport in 2018, I’ve channelled that experience into helping individuals, teams and organisations unlock sustained performance in high-stakes environments.
Because performing at your best consistently isn’t luck. It’s not something you’re born with. It’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be trained.
Drawing from the world of high-performance sport, I help leaders and teams build the mindset, culture, and systems they need to thrive in moments that matter. Whether it’s navigating change, making tough decisions, or showing up with clarity and confidence under pressure, my work is grounded in practical tools and proven frameworks.
“Lizzie’s insights into mindset and motivation have completely changed my view of goal setting and success. I can’t begin to thank her for sharing her experiences and advice with us today.”
Workshop Attendee
Over the past seven years, I’ve partnered with FTSE250 companies, global analytics firms, financial institutions, and retail leaders to deliver high-impact, high-energy programmes that drive real results. This includes:
- Leadership development programmes rooted in behavioural science and performance psychology – designed to sharpen thinking, improve decision-making, and build connection.
- Culture transformation workshops that embed sustainable performance habits at every level of an organisation.
- 1:1 and team coaching on resilience, pressure management, and value-led leadership – giving people the tools to perform, recover, and repeat.
- Change management that keeps teams engaged, adaptable, and aligned in fast-moving environments.
I thrive on bold, purpose-driven work – the kind that brings people together to solve complex challenges and create lasting impact.
I’m also a firm believer that wellbeing and performance go hand in hand. Helping people push their limits without burning out isn’t just possible – it’s essential. In today’s world, high performance must be human.
“Just a thank you for facilitating the session with Lizzie this afternoon. Great session on many levels. In particular helpful to get an insight into the mindset of elite performance and for me its application to the work that we do with leaders at an organisational and personal level.”
Audience Member
Workshop with Teach First and Vitality
Example Topics
Resilience & Mindset
- Staying steady under pressure
- Momentum from setbacks
- Build real, lasting confidence
- Focused, not fearless
Motivation that lasts
- Motivation fluctuates — purpose keeps it steady
- Align actions with what matters
- Autonomy, competence, connection
- Structure beats willpower
- In uncertainty, come back to why
Managing pressure & stress
- Understanding the brain under pressure
- Stress hijacks thinking — notice it & reset
- Reframe the story you’re telling yourself
- Prep for pressure by shifting perspective
- Protect energy to prevent burnout
Goal Setting
- Focus on systems, not just outcomes
- Build habits that align with identity
- Big bets and marginal gains
- Anticipate obstacles & and plan for them
Adapting to Change: Creativity & Innovation
- Uncertainty = opportunity
- Stagnation is risky too — progress needs movement
- Growth happens at the edge of comfort
- Fail, learn, refine, repeat
- Diversity fuels better solutions
Confidence
- Built from values, not just from praise
- Life shifts can shake it — what’s your backup?
- Build it daily, not just when you need it
- Making friends with the imposter
Team Work
- Trust + clarity = strong teams
- Clear roles boost drive and flow
- Shared purpose powers performance
- Great teams value people, not just positions
- Leaders set the tone
For all consulting enquiries: info@lizziesimmonds.com