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Executive & Business Performance Psychology | Abbott Sport Psychology
Callum Abbott MSc, CPsychol
Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist - Ipswich, Suffolk
Serving Suffolk, Norfolk, East Anglia, and globally with in-person and remote performance psychology sessions available.
Unlock Clarity, Confidence, and Resilience in High-Pressure Roles
Whether you're a senior leader, entrepreneur, manager or professional in a high-performance environment, your mindset matters. I help executives manage stress, burnout, performance anxiety, and mental fatigue so they can think clearly, lead effectively, and perform at their best, using tools grounded in science, not pseudoscience.
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Based in Suffolk and working with clients across the UK and internationally, I offer executive coaching, leadership mental coaching, and business performance psychology services online and in person.
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Common Challenges I Help With
Performance Psychology for Executives and Business Professionals
I support clients who want to:
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Manage stress, pressure, and decision fatigue
Overcome impostor syndrome and self-doubt
Stay focused during periods of uncertainty or change
Improve confidence in leadership and communication
Recover from burnout and build sustainable performance habits
Prepare mentally for presentations, pitches, or career transitions
What is Executive Performance Psychology?
Executive performance psychology applies evidence-based mental skills training and psychological strategies to the world of business, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
This business performance psychology approach draws from leadership mental coaching techniques used with elite performers across multiple domains. Just as elite athletes train their minds to compete at the highest level, professionals in business can train to stay calm under pressure, focus better, and perform consistently.
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This is not therapy or life coaching. It's targeted, structured support from a Chartered Psychologist with a background in elite performance.
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Who I Work With:
Founders and entrepreneurs
Senior executives and leaders
Managers and professionals in high-stress industries
Creators, consultants, and high-performers looking for an edge
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​Whether you're leading a team, making high-stakes decisions, or balancing multiple priorities, my executive and mental coaching will help you develop psychological strategies that support both performance and wellbeing.
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Email: abbottsportpsy@gmail.com
Phone: +44 (0)7940997413
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My Process
A simple, professional process designed to help you achieve your business goals
A no-obligation 15-minute conversation to discuss your current performance challenges and goals.
4. Skill Development
We meet regularly (in person or online) to build and embed skills like focus, composure, self-awareness, and resilience.
2. Comprehensive Assessment
We explore your mindset, performance habits, stress responses, and leadership demands.
5. Ongoing Support
Between-session support via email or voice note check-ins to help with application in real-world settings.
3. Tailored Programme
You receive a personalised, evidence-based coaching plan that integrates performance psychology tools relevant to your goals.
6. Review and Refine
We track progress, celebrate wins, and evolve your approach as you grow into higher levels of performance.
Why choose a Chartered Sport or Performance Psychologist?
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Professional Experience That Matters
I work with high performers across all sport, business, and content creation:
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Employed and Self-employed professionals, entrepreneurs and creatives
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Traditional sports: Football, rugby, athletics, cycling, golf, tennis
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Combat sports: Boxing, MMA, martial arts
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Team sports: Hockey, netball, basketball
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Individual sports: Swimming, gymnastics, running
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From youth athletes to elite professionals
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Professional Qualifications That Matter
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Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist with the British Psychological Society
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HCPC Registration ensuring professional standards and ethical practice
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Experience supporting elite performers in sport, esports, and business
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Published research in performance psychology
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Full professional insurance for your protection and peace of mind
Why Executive Performance Psychology Is Essential in Today’s Business World
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Modern business is mentally demanding. Whether you're a founder, senior executive, or creative professional, you're constantly making decisions, managing pressure, and navigating uncertainty which can all impact your performance, leadership, and wellbeing.
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While business training often focuses on strategy and skill, mental performance is rarely addressed despite often being one of the most important skills which drives performance.
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How Mental Performance Can Shape Leadership and Decision-Making
In high-stakes environments, your mindset can significantly influence how well you perform, particularly under pressure. Research in sport and organisational psychology suggests that leaders who develop their mental skills may be more:
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Resilient when facing setbacks
Decisive during periods of uncertainty
Emotionally regulated under stress
Focused in challenging environments
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Using evidence-based approaches like mental rehearsal, attentional focus training, cognitive reframing, and pressure management, I help clients develop strategies to respond more effectively in crucial moments.
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From Burnout to Sustainable High Performance
Burnout often isn't just about working too hard, it can stem from depleted psychological resources. I work with clients to:
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Recognise stress patterns before they become overwhelming
Develop recovery routines that can actually work
Build mental resilience and healthy boundaries
Reconnect with purpose and motivation
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If you're constantly "pushing through," you might be surviving rather than truly performing. The right psychological strategies can potentially help change that approach.
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Executive Coaching vs. Executive Performance Psychology
Many executive coaches offer valuable support, but not all are qualified psychologists. As a Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist registered with the HCPC, I use techniques grounded in research rather than trends.
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This approach means:
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Evidence-based strategies, not empty affirmations
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Concrete techniques adapted from elite sport and performance psychology
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Professional standards and ethical practice
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This distinction can matter significantly when you're investing in your long-term success and wellbeing.
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Ready to take your mindset to the next level?
Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or looking to perform more consistently under pressure, I offer executive coaching and performance psychology support tailored to your goals. If you're curious about how this could help, book a free no pressure discovery call.
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