On paper, many organisations look exceptional. Talented people. Clear strategy. Impressive CVs. Strong financial backing. And yet, even the most high-performing teams can quietly underperform. Over the past 30 years, working as a performance psychologist with Premier League football clubs, Olympic champions, Grand Slam tennis winners and senior corporate leaders, I have seen a consistent pattern: teams rarely fail because …
When Sport Reminds Us What Really Matters
A lifetime in elite sport teaches one truth: teamwork and unity transcend race, religion, and background. Performance psychologist Roberto Forzoni reflects on lessons from Premier League football, Grand Slams, and the voices of Gary Lineker and Gary Neville, who remind us why compassion, connection, and inclusion matter. The Real Power of Sport Lies Beyond the Scoreboard After decades in elite …
When Getting Sacked Pays Better Than Winning a Trophy: The Biggest Managerial Payouts in Football
Football management has often been described as the most challenging job in sports. One week you’re hailed as a tactical genius, the next you’re shown the door. But here’s the kicker: sometimes getting sacked pays better than winning the league. Yes, in the modern game, failure doesn’t just sting – it often comes with a multi-million-pound consolation prize. While fans …
What the Spate of Football Manager Sackings Teaches Us About Building Strong Teams in Business
In recent weeks, the football world has seen a dramatic acceleration in managerial turnover. It’s no longer something we expect to creep up throughout the autumn — the dismissals are happening now. And there are a lot of businesses, leaders, and speaker-bookers who can learn from this chaos. Recent Managerial Departures: Mourinho, Solskjaer, Ten Hag, and More Here are some …
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Speaking: Inspire teams. Build resilience. Drive high performance with Roberto Forzoni With over 30 years of working at the highest levels of sport and business, Roberto Forzoni delivers keynote talks that ignite change. Drawing from his experience with Olympians, Premier League teams, and global leaders, his sessions combine storytelling, science, and psychology. As a result, audiences leave informed, energised, and …
Lessons from Heavyweight Boxing
What World Heavyweight Boxing Can Teach Us About Teamwork, Resilience, and Preparation: Lessons from Derek Chisora vs. Tyson Fury Have you ever wondered what goes through a boxer’s mind before the biggest fight of their life? I had the privilege of working with Derek Chisora for his heavyweight championship clash against Tyson Fury at White Hart Lane in front of …