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Richard Mann is a former Special Forces operator who now works as a Mental Skills and Peak Performance Coach. With a unique background that blends high-stakes military operations and extensive psychological study, Richard specialises in helping elite athletes, corporate leaders, and teams unlock their full potential. His expertise lies in guiding individuals to perform under pressure, tap into optimal performance states, and overcome mental barriers such as stress, fear, and self-doubt. As a speaker, Richard combines personal experience and psychological insight to inspire and equip audiences with tools to excel in high-pressure environments.
With a journey beginning in the Royal Marines, he quickly transitioned into the UK Special Forces, serving with the Special Boat Service (SBS) for 14 years. His military career involved numerous global operations, including counterterrorism missions, which shaped his understanding of resilience, leadership, and peak performance under extreme conditions. Alongside his military service, Richard developed a passion for martial arts and performance psychology, driving him to deeply study human performance and mindset. His pursuit of this field led him to an intensive mentorship with Dr. Don Greene, a world leader in performance psychology.
More recently, Richard founded Mann on a Mission in 2020, where he offers performance coaching to athletes, executives, and teams, helping them to develop mental resilience and achieve peak performance. He launched and hosts the Mann on a Mission podcast, where he interviews world-leading experts in fields such as sport, business, and neuroscience. His reputation as a leader in performance coaching continues to grow, and in 2024, he featured Dr. Robert Glover on his podcast, further establishing his platform as a go-to resource for high-performance insights.
As a keynote speaker, Richard is highly sought after for his expertise in mental resilience, leadership, and performance under pressure. He is recognised as a high performance speaker who captivates audiences with his blend of personal experiences from elite military service and psychological knowledge. Richard offers practical, actionable strategies that empower individuals to overcome limitations, build confidence, and excel in demanding environments. Audiences benefit from his real-world insights into performing at their best when it matters most. Hire Richard today to enlighten your audiences perspective on mindset and performance.
Richard Mann is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Richard has a rare blend of experience and expertise that makes him an exceptional individual to work with. He applies his knowledge and coaching in a thoughtful, innovative and considered way which maximises its effect. The positive impact he has on the performance of athletes, leaders and teams is extraordinary.”
“Getting the mental game right for fighters at the world level is critical so they can perform under pressure and win. Richard has a unique ability to help them do that.”
“I’d like to acknowledge one of my well trained proteges. Richard Mann served in the Special Forces in the United Kingdom. He is a master of all the sports psychology strategies and exercises that are presented in this text. Richard trains professional boxers, Brazilian Ju jitsu fighters and premiere football (soccer) teams to achieve their full potential under pressure.”
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