Book Dr. Steve Ingham to inspire your event
Dr. Steve Ingham: performance scientist, leader & best-selling author and keynote speaker on high-performance
Meet Steve
A specialist in creating champions
Dr Steve Ingham is steeped in high performance and has been integral to the development of Britain into an Olympic superpower.
He has provided support to over 1,000 athletes, of which over 200 have achieved World or Olympic medal success, including some of the world’s greatest athletes, such as Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent. Steve has coached Kelly Sotherton’s running for heptathlon and to 4x400m Olympic medal winning success.
Olympic performance scientist
Steve has gained high performance insight working at the British Olympic Association from 1998 to 2004, where he was Senior Sports Physiologist and Sports Science Manager, and at the English Institute of Sport from 2004 to 2016 where he was Head of Physiology and latterly the Director of Science and Technical Development, leading a team of 250 scientists in support of Team GB and Paralympics GB. He is a Fellow of the British Association of Sports and Exercise Science.
Steve has consulted with over 20 international federations, multiple professional sports, including Arsenal, Manchester City, The English FA, AFC Bournemouth (where he is currently supervising the return of a young player to full training after cancer).
- Scientist behind Sir Steve Redgrave's 5th Olympic gold medal
- Scientist behind the infamous "Will it make the boat go faster?" Men's 8+ crew
- Scientist behind Jessica Ennis-Hill's career, from junior to Olympic gold to coming back to world champion after a baby
- Running coach to Kelly Sotherton double Olympic medal performance
- Scientist behind footballer David Brooks' recovery and return to playing in the premier league after recovering from Hodgkins lymphoma cancer
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Applying lessons from high performance
Steve is the Director of Supporting Champions and AthleteNow currently consults with numerous sports teams and institutions as well as inspiring and developing businesses and executive teams around the world (see who). Steve has spoken on numerous occasions for business schools, including Warwick Business School and Saïd Business School, Oxford University.
“It’s my aim to apply high performance ideas, concepts and practice to a wider world, to help you develop yourself, your teams and your achievements”
Leading keynote
The Teamwork Behind Olympic Medals
Background
The London 2012 Olympic Games were a monumental achievement for sport in the UK with a record-breaking medal haul. Beating the medal haul of a home games is something that had never been done before, by any country in the world, in the history of the Olympics. But against all odds they achieved it, in a feat which caused the sporting and business world to sit up and take note.
Behind this headline the overall task of co-ordinating and achieving the science behind this unique and challenging task was led by Steve Ingham.
In this entertaining, informative and inspirational speech Steve shares the never-before story of the demands on elite athletes, the focus on developing high-performance teams and how he and his team made the impossible happen.
Title
High-Performance Teams: Lessons from Supporting Champions.
Theme
Leading the transformation of teams from good to record-setting excellence.
Key message
“What could be the smallest change that could make the biggest difference to your team?”
Best suited for
Business owners, CEOs, Team Leaders, Managers, Directors, Partners.
Your keynote speaker
A highly sought-after keynote speaker who specializes in high performance. With 30 years experience supporting the best athletes in the world, working in and leading teams to exceptional performance Steve has inspired countless audiences to reach their full potential.
“I’m currently delivering speeches to corporate, conference keynote and education, with clients including Discovery Channel, Google, Elastic, Ernst & Young, Sky Broadcasting, Astra Zeneca, Santander, Freshworks, Phillips, Kearney, Pfizer (to name a few) sharing the insights gained from spending the last 25 years applying science to the pursuit of high performance.”
- High Performance Team: What It Takes to Succeed.
- Performance Under Pressure: Strategies for Success.
- Unlocking Your Potential: Developing your Performance Wellbeing
High-Performance Teams
Where are your team at right now? What are the dynamics that are holding you back?
Take your team to the next level with a workshop or programme of ongoing support aimed at developing the dynamics and performance in your team, delivered by your leaders.
Performance Well-Being
There are untapped resources in you and your team. What would it feel like if you could increase your daytime working capacity?
Realise and embrace high-performance habits that enhance physical, emotional and mental performance.
Performing Under Pressure
It may surprise you to hear that most athletes have to learn how to perform under pressure, develop their mindsets and nurture resilience.
These concepts can be learned and when you realise how the best perform at their best, you'll see that you can do it too.
Case Studies
Videos
Testimonials
I have supported a host of world-renowned organisations including Discovery Channel, Google, McLaren, BBC, Santander, Elastic, CapGemini, Legal and General, Freshworks and The Royal Ballet.
The sessions have formed the backbone of 'how' we go about our roles and partner with our colleagues. Steve also brings creativity and fun along the way - learning and laughter. Thanks Steve for helping lift us."
His background and experiences with the Olympic teams made for really compelling sessions."
His passion for his subject, experience and ability to articulate his approach was captivating and the parallels between the techniques for achieving the best results from world class athletes and achieving results and maintaining focus in business were obvious."
Overall - 5 stars, long lasting experience as I continue to carry the learnings and actions from our sessions. “
Pitched at the right level with good humour, Steve highlighted the positive impact everyone can have on performance, whilst continuing to drive the business forward. We have had some fantastic feedback following Steve’s presentation and would definitely recommend him"
Steve’s delivery style is upbeat and engaging, interacting with the audience and taking them on a journey. A great session that captured the audience and left a lasting impression."
There are so many parallels between business and sport performance, and competing in our sector is very much like a continuous Olympic game – and the bar gets higher every year.
I would recommend Steve and his presentation to anyone that wants to make the boat go faster, either literally or metaphorically. Thanks Steve!"
During my time as CFO of McLaren Automotive Steve provided leadership and sustaining high performance training to my team which delivered excellent results. Steve is knowledgeable, skilled, totally committed to high impact improvement and full of energy. It has been a pleasure working with him."
So many useful applications for our business that we can put in place immediately."
Bringing together the approach of sports and business success is a unique approach, and works exceptionally well delivered by Steve as he has coached some of the best there is. His stories are real, with a strong purpose and very interesting.
If you are looking for a unique approach to engagement, motivation and learning, I would highly recommend working with Steve."
He’s not just a speaker, he’s an empathetic thinker who has a great deal to offer in all walks of working life."
This does not come from the hyperbole of positive thinking or the latest business buzzword, but from the diligent application and the proven strategies and approaches that champions apply to improve. Inspirational Stuff!"
Today the Team is high performing, engaged, takes calculated risks and is not shy to recognise each other.
I would highly recommend Steve as a guest speaker, facilitator and coach."
