Keynote SpeakersDamian Hughes is a Leading Motivational Speaker and Sports Psychologist.
He is also the co-host of the successful High Performance Podcast.
He is an author of ten books, including the best-selling titles Five Steps to a Winning Mindset, Liquid Thinking and The Barcelona Way.
Damian highlights the psychological methods adopted by well-known achievers and leaders. He explains, in easy steps, how you can utilise them into your own life and business.
As a consultant and motivational keynote speaker, Professor Damian Hughes works in both the commercial and public sector, helping to develop change catalysts and inspire leaders.
Furthermore, Damian is a change management consultant and sports psychologist for Sale Sharks, Warrington Wolves, England and GB Rugby League teams helping them to build both a winning environment and mindset.
“Go ahead. Take the plunge and become a fellow Liquid Thinker.”
Sir Richard Branson
Hughes also runs a Manchester inner-city youth club, which has helped many children find a purpose in their lives from reducing crime to winning Olympic medals.
In 2010, Manchester Metropolitan University appointed Damian as a Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change.
Business Leaders and Sports Stars including Sir Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Jonny Wilkinson and Sir Alex Ferguson have praised Damian’s innovative and exciting approach and methods.
Previously, Damian was an HR Director at Unilever. He led a performance turnaround at Unilever’s oldest manufacturing site, before implementing similar work in Africa and the USA.
Sports author:
In 2009, he co-authored ‘Hitman: the Thomas Hearns Story‘ the critically acclaimed biography of this boxing legend.
In 2007, his biography of boxing great Sugar Ray Robinson ‘Peerless‘ was nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award.
Damian’s self-help business books include:
- The Five Steps to a Winning Mindset – What Sport can Teach us about Great Leadership
- The Barcelona Way – Unlocking the DNA of a Winning Culture
- How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson – The Business of Winning and Managing Success
- How to Change Absolutely Anything
- Liquid Thinking – Inspirational Lessons from the World’s Greatest Achievers
The High-Performance Podcast:
Along with Jake Humphrey, Damian presents The High-Performance Podcast.
Each episode offers an insight into the lives of successful high-performing individuals from the world of sport, music, business and entertainment.
Guests have included Rio Ferdinand, Ant Middleton, Tom Daley, Tracey Neville, Robin Van Persie, Dylan Hartley, Dame Kelly Holmes, Sir Chris Hoy and Sir Ben Ainslie.
Professor Damian Hughes Motivational Speaker:
Damian delivers keynote speeches at a range of events including staff conferences, leadership events, award ceremonies and team building days.
His speaking topics include:
- Discover the Secrets to Surviving Change.
- Liquid Leadership – Inspire and Motivate others to achieve more.
- Become a Change Catalyst and Change Anything.
- Become a Liquid Thinker – Change your thinking and make things happen.
Furthermore, Damian Hughes is available to present virtual keynote speeches.
