Professor Steve Peters is a Consultant Psychiatrist and the bestselling author of the ‘Chimp Paradox’; he specializes in mental health and the functioning of the human mind. He has been a consultant to over 20 Olympic and national sporting teams including Liverpool FC, British Cycling, GB Taekwondo, England Rugby and England Football. Outside of elite sport, Professor Peters works with CEOs, senior executives, teachers, students, hospital staff and patients. Steven Gerrard, Sir Chris Hoy, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Victoria Pendleton and Raheem Sterling are people that have all spoken publicly about how Professor Peters has helped them during their careers.

Professor Peters recently spoke at the GLL Members Forum International where he considered what it means to be robust and resilient. Here, he outlines to CCA the three systems of the human brain and the biggest pitfalls to psychological health in the business world. He also shares key strategies that GC’s can implement in the boardroom.