Time: 15:10 – 15:55
Session: Afternoon Keynote

From Insight to Impact: Using Psychology to Build High-Performance Connections

Speaker Profiles

Dr Philippa McGregor is an HCPC-registered Performance Psychologist with extensive experience supporting athletes, leaders, and teams across elite sport and high-performance environments. She has held senior consultancy roles within organisations including Fulham Football Club, Manchester City, the City Football Group, and The Football Association, and currently works with Newcastle United Football Club and Durham County Cricket.

Her work focuses on building sustainable high performance through effective leadership, collaboration, and organisational culture. She is recognised for her ability to translate psychological theory into practical, applied strategies that support performance in complex environments.

Dr Sam Porter is a performance psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting elite athletes and teams across professional sport, including Chelsea F.C., Emirates GBR, Ineos Britannia, Haas F1, and Leicester Tigers. He also works across high-performance programmes, supporting leaders in sectors such as finance, technology, and construction.

Currently working as a high-performance coach at Mindflick, Sam integrates research and applied practice to develop tools that enable rapid and meaningful performance improvement. His work focuses on how effective coaching can unlock existing strengths to create immediate and lasting impact.

Overview

This keynote explores how performance is shaped not only by individual capability, but by the quality of connections within teams and organisations. Bringing together research, applied practice, and performance coaching, the session examines how psychological insight can be used to strengthen relationships, enhance collaboration, and drive consistent performance in demanding environments.

Drawing on experience across elite sport and high-performance contexts, the session highlights the role of communication, leadership, and team dynamics in shaping performance outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insight into how to create environments that support both individual excellence and collective success.