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ABOUT DR. BOOTH, CMPC

Performance Psychology | Motivation | Teams

HELPING PEOPLE THRIVE
UNDER PRESSURE

Dr. Sam Booth is a sport and performance psychology specialist with over 15 years’ experience helping athletes, teams, and leaders perform at their best. From Olympic hopefuls to business executives, Sam has built a reputation for guiding people through high-pressure environments with confidence, focus, and resilience.
 

His approach blends cutting-edge research with the realities of performance, making psychology practical, personal, and powerful.

WHAT DR. BOOTH BRINGS TO HIS CLIENTS

  • Deep expertise in performance under pressure, resilience, and motivation

  • Specialism in team dynamics and leadership

  • A proven framework, the Motivational Performance Evaluation (MPE), for uncovering what drives performance

  • A relational, human-first coaching style that puts people at ease while challenging them to grow

 

Whether you’re preparing for competition, leading a squad, or navigating a career transition, Sam helps you build the mindset and systems to succeed.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Dr. Booth has worked across sport, business, the arts, and academia in the UK, the US, and beyond. His clients range from elite athletes and coaches to corporate leaders and creatives.

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Academic background includes:

  • PhD in Sport Psychology | University of Birmingham (team dynamics, motivation & leadership)

  • MSc Psychology of Sport & Exercise | University of Roehampton

  • BSc Sport Psychology | University of South Wales

 

Professional credentials include:

  • Chartered Member | British Psychological Society (Sport Division)

  • Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) | Association for Applied Sport Psychology

  • Qualified in Suicide Prevention (QPR), Concussion Management (ImPACT), and Personal Training (CPT)

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“I combine scientific rigour with human insight. My role is to help clients move beyond limiting patterns and towards lasting, meaningful progress. In sport, work, and life.”

Dr. Sam Booth

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AREAS OF SPECIALTY

  • Performance under pressure

  • Confidence and motivation

  • Resilience and adaptability

  • Leadership development

  • Team dynamics and relational psychology

  • Stress, anxiety & life transitions

  • Purpose, fulfillment, and well-being

WORK WITH DR. BOOTH

Take the first step toward building confidence, resilience, and high performance.

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