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Simon Hartley is an elite performance psychology consultant, world class performance coach, author, keynote speaker, and founder of Be World Class, working at the intersection of elite sport and business.
For almost 30 years, he has worked with world-class performers in some of the most demanding environments imaginable тАФ from Olympic athletes and international sports teams to special forces, aviation, polar expeditions, and global organisations. The athletes and teams he has worked with have collectively achieved over 40 world championships and world records.
Simon HartleyтАЩs work is built on a simple idea: World-class performance is not reserved for a select few. It is the result of applying simple principles, with excellence, consistently, over time.
He brings these principles to life through powerful stories and practical insight, helping leaders and teams think differently about performance, leadership, and what might be possible.
In business, Simon Hartley works with senior leaders and organisations to build alignment, empower people, and create highly engaged teams capable of elite performance in demanding environments. His recent clients include the Fiji Rugby 7s team, adidas, TotalEnergies and Siemens.
As a speaker, Simon Hartley is known for his calm, thoughtful and engaging style. He doesnтАЩt overwhelm audiences with theory. Instead, he creates space for reflection, asks better questions, and leaves people with practical ideas they can apply immediately.
Whether heтАЩs speaking to senior leaders, high-potential talent, or whole organisations, SimonтАЩs focus is always the same:
Helping people close the gap between where they areтАж and what theyтАЩre capable of.
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