Tony Brooks

Bestselling Author of “PI Leadership: The 7 Positive Insight Steps To Peak Performance Leadership” & "Survival Psychology"

  • Host of the Leadership Mindset Podcast
  • Delivered the TEDx Talk “Unleashing Your Creativity by Escaping Your Survival Thinking”
  • Leadership Psychologist at The Leadership Training Workshop Ltd

Discover Tony Brooks’s biography of published work below.

Survival Psychology
Survival Psychology
PI Leadership
PI Leadership

When Tony Brooks is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Negative Self Talk & How the Majority of Our Thinking is Based on Doubt, Feat & Negativity
Survival Psychology: 5 Ways Your Survival Instinct Will Hijack You and How to Master It
Tribal Behaviour That Can Isolate & Undermine Leaders
Defensive Mindset & How This Can Block Growth in Leaders
The Damage Done by Ego to Both a Senior Leader & Their People
Imposter Syndrome & The Fear of Being Found Out

Tony Brooks is a globally-recognised Leadership Psychologist, Executive Coach, and Keynote Speaker on Survival Psychology and Leadership Mindset. Tony is the host of the Leadership Mindset Podcast, where he explores topics ranging from optimism to workplace racism and the role of curiosity in success. By empowering his clients to take control of their mindset, Tony paves the way for their future success. For those seeking unparalleled expertise in leadership, psychology, and mindset, Tony Brooks is the ideal choice.

Tony’s journey into psychology began in 1995 when he pursued a BA in Psychology at The Open University. He later achieved a PGCE in Post-14 Education in Psychology from Trent University and an MSc in Psychology from The Open University. Tony’s academic background provided a strong foundation for his specialisation as a Leadership Psychologist. In 2007, he joined as a Leadership Psychologist at The Leadership Training Workshop Ltd, delivering a range of leadership workshops designed to boost confidence and leadership skills. Tony’s expertise has had a transformative impact on numerous organisations, with clients experiencing significant improvements in turnover and employee satisfaction, evidenced by achievements such as a 109% increase in turnover and inclusion in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work.

He specialises in helping leaders and organisations achieve their true potential by enhancing their understanding of survival psychology and its impact on performance and confidence. Tony has established a formidable reputation as an expert on imposter syndrome, leadership mindset, growth mindset, and positive psychology. His core message is that changing how we think, see, and do things is fundamental to future growth.

In addition to his executive coaching and workshops, Tony has shared his insights through his bestselling book, “PI Leadership: The 7 Positive Insight Steps To Peak Performance Leadership”. This book guides readers in revolutionising their leadership mindset and transforming their perspective on the world. His influence extends beyond his immediate clients, with achievements such as helping a client win the IOD Director of the Year Award. In 2024, Tony released his second book, “Survival Psychology”, further cementing his status as a thought leader in leadership psychology.

With a stellar track record, Tony Brooks is a highly sought-after keynote speaker on leadership. His recent appearance at the TEDx MaidMarianWay event, where he delivered the “Unleashing Your Creativity by Escaping Your Survival Thinking” talk in 2024 is a testament to his expertise and engaging delivery. As an international trainer, coach, and leadership psychologist, Tony covers a broad spectrum of topics that promote better leadership and happier workforces. His keynote speeches address issues such as the impact of tribal behaviour in organisations, understanding imposter syndrome, the importance of humility, managing mistakes and challenges, overcoming pessimism, and building self-confidence. For those looking for a speaker who can transform thinking, capabilities, and perspectives, Tony Brooks is the ideal choice.

Official Testimonials

Tony Brooks is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Tony delivered a session on motivation and resilience, full of practical take-home tips, which went down an absolute treat. He delivered with enthusiasm, showed empathy with our audience and related his advice back to a business footing we could all relate to. If you’re looking for a speaker with a warm endearing personality, who has a wealth of business knowledge and can deliver with clarity and high quality then Tony is your man.”

James, Co-Founder, Nudge Networking

“Tony’s knack for bringing psychology to life is just extraordinary! His stories especially the one about his teeth, cleverly connected to the fear symbolised by a sabre-toothed tiger, were both enlightening and entertaining.”

Pete, Director, Pragmatism

“It is without doubt that Tony will leave you wanting ‘more’. An inspirational speaker, I was truly captivated by his presentation on Survival Psychology. He is eloquent and learned providing great insight into being ‘your own best coach’ and ‘the damage done by ego’. He is honest, intuitive, personable and exceptionally credible.”

Annie, Human Resources Lead Special Education Projects, Northumberland County Council

“I have worked with Tony on a number of occasions and he has always been a delight to collaborate with. He is unfailingly professional, always delivering insightful, engaging content with warmth and authenticity. He has the rare ability to quickly build rapport with people from many different disciplines and backgrounds.”

Gemma, SME Engagement Manager, The University of Nottingham

“Tony delivered a fantastic presentation on Building Self Motivation & Resilience at one of our recent networking events and was extremely well received. Not only was the content both interesting and relevant but there were a number of takeaways and questions to contemplate after the presentation. Tony was very engaging and captivating, delivering his presentation clearly and concisely. On the feedback survey, his presentation was rated highly, with all responses saying it was either ‘extremely valuable’ or ‘very valuable’. I would definitely ask Tony to present again and recommend him for both presenting and training.”

Sarah, Membership Account Manager, East Midlands Chamber

“I highly recommend Tony. He is so kind, authentic, fun and incredibly good at what he does. I have worked with him personally to grow my confidence and my mindset… during the presentation, he was a natural at speaking, giving expert leadership and mindset advice which the audience hugely valued.”

Beth, Generation Next Board Member, East Midlands Chamber

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