Jamil Qureshi is one of today’s foremost practitioners of performance enhancing psychology and is an expert in high performing teams. Jamil has enjoyed working with a rich diversity of the most talented business and sports people and teams in the world, helping six individuals get to World Number 1.

In 2006, he was appointed as the firstever official psychologist to work with the European Ryder Cup team by captain Ian Woosnam. They made history in winning by a record-equalling margin.

Jamil has worked with 22 golfers inside the top 50 in the world, including Lee Westwood, Paul McGinley, Graeme McDowell, Darren Clarke, Paul Casey, Thomas Bjorn, Sergio Garcia and two world number one’s. Ranked among the most influential figures in British sport in 2009, Jamil was voted in the top 100 most powerful men in golf 2008 by his international peers. He has worked successfully with three English Premiership football clubs, one of which reaching a record position from its halfway point in the season. Two Formula 1 racing drivers, David Coulthard and Eddie Irvine and the 2009 England Ashes winning cricketers.

In business and industry Jamil has worked from CEO and board level to middle management in a variety of sectors;

He has worked with business leaders and companies in over 24 different countries, helping teams to fulfil their potential by orchestrating change and performance programmes.

He has developed and delivered management and leadership programmes at board level for Coca Cola, Hewlett Packard, Emirates Airlines, Serco, Marks and Spencer, and Royal Bank of Scotland. He has worked across Lloyds Banking Group on their ‘Journey to World Class’.

He has led teams responsible for change management in several high profile areas, such as Lloyds Banking Group’s substantial integration strategy, and with The Post Office to create The Post Office Way as they separated from Royal Mail

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Turning Ambition into Achievement

To do differently, we have to think differently. We all want to be better, but how do we turn our thoughts into powerful drivers of relevant and meaningful actions?

Blame Looks Backwards, Responsibility Looks Forwards

How to create genuine ownership within our teams – the real difference between commitment and compliance.

Engagement – Rhetoric or Reality?

Understanding the true motivators in the workplace, and how we need to change our view of what we believe an organisation is.

Responsibility

Why the key ingredient of success is choice; How to enable people to ‘choose’ their way to more and greater success.

Complexity and Uncertainty – So What?

How to achieve focus and purpose to cut through circumstance. There are no obstructions – just distractions

The Disruptive Leader

The only way for leaders to optimise people’s talents is by breaking thinking habits.

Sustainable Relationships

Companies no longer compete against companies; networks compete against networks – we are only as strong as our ability to form meaningful relationships.

The Rogue Monkey

Creativity is something we unlearn! How can we learn it back and see innovation as an asset!

“I’ve invited Jamil to speak in front of various International teams and every time, he has delivered a thought provoking, energetic and fun performance that has really inspired the audience. For me, the single best outcome, is that after the session people are thinking; thinking about how they feel and how they act in everyday situations and also answering their own “why’ question. Now my teams are better equipped to conquer the challenges ahead and are all seeking to achieve.” Apple

“I was privileged to attend a session Jamil ran on the psychology of high performance. He is an excellent speaker and has the special ability to connect deeply with his audience through an informal, fun and engaging style. His message about the ingredients of high performance is profound but he delivers it through stories which makes it highly accessible and relevant. I have heard many different speakers over the years and would not hesitate to recommend Jamil as one of the very best I’ve come across.” Oracle Consulting

“Jamil is a first – class presenter, host, coach and learning specialist. I personally learned lots from Jamil that helped me shape my Leadership programme, which has been a great success. As you can see from the clients Jamil has worked with, he is highly respected across many different fields from sports to financial services and his style of delivery is engaging and
humorous.” –  Mortgage Advice Burau

“By far the best speaker I have ever seen.” CEO Capita Travel and Events

“A massive hit. A masterful balance of humour & rich content.” Emirates Airline

“Simply Brilliant!” Coca Cola

“An inspirational and valuable member of the team”  Sam Allardyce, Premiership Football Manager

“Very insightful and able to drive real change” Marketing Director and Board Member, Telefonica O2

“A first-rate and hugely talented performance coach”  Michael Owen, International Footballer

“The best speaker we have ever had at a Tesco Mobile event!” Tesco Mobile

“An outstanding performance coach even to the most sceptical Premiership footballers!” Manchester City FC

“Genuinely funny, provocative and engaging! It is not often you see someone you immediately want to re-book for next year!” Unilever Ventures

“Genuinely helps people optimise potential” England RFU

“Clearly an expert in the area of human performance” General Peter Pace, Former Head of Joint Chief of Staff under President Bush

“Jamil genuinely knows how to get results!” New York Knicks

“A truly captivating speaker who is genuinely inspiring” Sony Corporation

“Jamil Qureshi is a speaker that gives the audience real & relevant learnings that can be used immediately” Bayer Plc

“Fabulous speaker! What a hit. We couldn’t have asked for more. The best feedback we’ve recorded.” Boots Plc

“A speaker of immense skill! Informative & tremendously entertaining.” Honda

“Brilliant speaker & hugely talented communicator!” IBM EMEA

“Jamil can help anyone on their way to success!” Graeme Swann, England Cricketer

“Jamil truly knows how to get the most of people. He is a genuine expert in his field.” Ian Woosnam, European Ryder Cup Team 2006

Jamil Qureshi is one of the world’s leading experts in performance psychology and high performance. As co-founder of several change agencies, he has worked with an extraordinary range of elite athletes, teams and global organisations, helping them unlock potential and deliver results at the highest level. Remarkably, Jamil has helped six individuals achieve world number one status in their sport.

In 2006, he made history as the first-ever official psychologist to the European Ryder Cup team, guiding them to a record-equalling victory. He has worked with 22 golfers inside the world’s top 50, including two world number ones, and supported champions such as Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Henrik Stenson, Paul McGinley, Graeme McDowell, Paul Casey, Thomas Bjørn and Sergio Garcia. Recognised among the most influential figures in British sport, he was ranked in the top 100 most powerful people in golf by his international peers.

Beyond sport, Jamil is a trusted advisor to senior leaders and boards across global business. He has designed and delivered leadership and performance programmes for organisations including Coca-Cola, Hewlett Packard, Emirates Airlines, Serco, O2 and Cisco Systems. His change and transformation work has supported Lloyds Banking Group’s “ Journey to World Class ”, Marks & Spencer’s performance reset, and the creation of “ The Post Office Way ” culture as the Post Office separated from Royal Mail.

Jamil has also worked with three English Premiership football clubs — one achieving a record league position from mid-season — as well as players from Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea. His sporting clients extend to Formula 1 drivers David Coulthard and Eddie Irvine and members of the 2009 Ashes-winning England cricket team.

A globally recognised keynote speaker, Jamil has delivered over 1,000 presentations in 24 countries to more than 250,000 people. His insights into the psychology of performance, leadership under pressure and sustainable high performance make him one of today’s most compelling and authoritative voices on what it truly takes to win.

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