Pete Cohen keynote speaker
Book Pete Cohen for your event if you want lasting impact, not just motivation. He helps leaders and teams think clearly, act intentionally, and perform under pressure. With experience across elite sport, media, and global organisations, Pete focuses on behavioural change that strengthens performance over time.
Known as Mr Intention, he shows how pressure narrows thinking and drives reactive behaviour. His approach helps people pause, regain perspective, and respond with discipline.
Leadership and performance under pressure
Pete specialises in leadership behaviour, mental wellness, and performance in demanding environments. He explains how many high performers drift into survival mode, where urgency replaces clarity and constant activity replaces reflection.
His key message is simple: when pressure rises, behaviour determines outcomes. Pete gives audiences practical ways to move from instinctive reaction to intentional leadership, improving both performance and wellbeing.
Media, experience, and global reach
Pete’s work has reached millions through speaking, writing, and television. He hosted the top ten Mi365 Podcast, presented The Coach on Discovery, and spent twelve years as resident Life Coach on ITV’s GMTV.
His background gives him a strong stage presence and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, engaging way.
The story behind STOP 2 THINK™
Pete’s work is grounded in personal experience. From dyslexia and imposter syndrome to chronic fatigue, he learned early how easy it is to keep pushing without reflection.
A defining turning point came through his wife Hannah. After meeting during the Icelandic ash cloud crisis, her mindset reshaped his view on uncertainty. Following her diagnosis with stage four brain cancer, they chose intention over fear. She later passed away in 2023 after also facing COVID.
This experience deepened Pete’s understanding of how people respond to adversity. He saw how easily individuals operate in survival mode, reacting rather than choosing their response.
As part of his healing, Pete created a documentary about Hannah’s journey. What began as personal reflection went on to win twelve international film festival awards, becoming a global story of resilience and intentional living.
Book Pete Cohen for your event
From these experiences, Pete developed STOP 2 THINK™ together with Dr Ray Sylvester. The framework helps organisations stay stable and effective in times of pressure and uncertainty.
It supports leaders in moving from:
- Reaction to response
- Survival mode to disciplined leadership
- Constant busyness to sustainable performance
Pete’s core belief is clear: performance remains human, and behaviour under pressure shapes results.
Booking Pete Cohen brings a speaker who combines real-life insight, proven frameworks, and practical tools that audiences can apply immediately.
