Pippa Grange

Pippa Grange is an internationally recognised applied psychologist, known for her expertise in leadership, culture, and ethics in elite sports and corporate environments. She is a sought after high performance speaker because of her ability to help individuals and organisations understand the human mind and its role in achieving sustainable success. Pippa’s approach focuses on fostering ethical leadership, sustaining performance, and broadening the definition of success, making her a transformative influence in any arena.

Pippa’s career began with a strong academic foundation, earning a BSc in Sports Science and Psychology from Loughborough University. She went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Communication and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology, ultimately achieving a Doctorate of Applied Psychology from Victoria University. These credentials paved the way for her early roles, including working as the Manager of Psychology Services for the AFL Players Association. This experience allowed her to develop a nuanced understanding of the psychology behind team dynamics and performance, laying the groundwork for her future leadership roles.

In recent years, Pippa has become best known for her tenure as Head of People and Team Development for The Football Association. Here, she was responsible for overseeing the psychological development of players, coaches, and staff, ensuring that success was built on a foundation of strong ethics and culture. She also founded Bluestone Edge, a consultancy that works with elite sports teams and corporate clients to foster leadership and performance. In addition to her applied psychology work, Pippa is the author of ‘Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself’ and ‘Ethical Leadership in Sport: What’s Your ENDgame?’, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in the field.

Pippa Grange is hired as a high-performance speaker because of her unique expertise in combining psychology with leadership and ethics. She speaks on a range of topics, including sustaining performance, creating ethical cultures in sports and business, and redefining success beyond mere winning. Her insights inspire individuals and organisations to achieve greatness without compromising their values.