Robbie Anderson

Dr Robbie Anderson is a leading authority in performance psychology, widely respected for his ability to help individuals and teams thrive under pressure. As Head of Performance Psychology at Hintsa Performance, he works at the pinnacle of elite sport—most notably in Formula 1—supporting drivers, engineers and team leaders in one of the world’s most demanding environments. His reach extends beyond the track, having worked with Olympic medallists, Premier League footballers, PGA Tour golfers, and high-performance teams within Team GB, England Rugby and the INEOS Grenadiers.

Robbie’s academic grounding is both deep and distinguished. He holds a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, two Master’s degrees in Psychology and Sport & Exercise Psychology, and a PhD in the same field. He is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and began his professional journey in care work—an experience that shaped his compassionate yet rigorous approach to performance coaching. His first major role in sport came with British Canoeing, from where he rapidly built a reputation as a transformative presence in high-performance environments.

What sets Robbie apart is the breadth of his experience. Beyond sport, he has consulted with global hedge funds in London and New York, worked with military units and emergency services, and been featured by media outlets such as CNN, the BBC, The Times and The New York Times. Over more than 15 years, he has delivered performance and wellbeing programmes to a wide range of sectors, helping individuals and teams to perform, adapt and lead under pressure.

As a keynote speaker, Robbie is known for blending scientific insight with practical experience. His most in-demand topics include “Performing Under Pressure”, “Mastering Mental Resilience”, and “What Elite Teams Do Differently”. His talks are intellectually grounded, highly relevant, and delivered with the engaging style that has made him a trusted voice across sport, business and beyond. Hire Robbie Anderson via The Mental Health Speakers Agency.