ABOUT
SPECIALIST IN TEAM DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP
Cognite is a specialist in team dynamics and leadership, dedicated to understanding human behaviour and its impact on performance. We want to make psychology accessible and applicable, empowering clients to enhance their mindset, performance, and well-being.
We cater to athletes striving for peak performance, teams seeking improved collaboration and innovation, and business leaders aiming to elevate their leadership skills. By harnessing psychological principles, we help organisations, leaders, and teams unlock their full potential, focusing on three primary areas:
WHY
The big picture thinking
behind why you do
what you do
WHO
Understanding your people and embracing what each individual brings to the collective
HOW
Applying the principles of psychology to create high-performance environments
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THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PROFESSIONAL SPORT
Tom has built a career delivering psychological support at the highest levels of professional sport, working across rugby, football, athletics, and golf. He has been part of the coaching team for Olympic gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson, supported Ryder Cup golfer Tommy Fleetwood, and is currently Head of Psychology at Wigan Warriors, contributing to their historic 2024 season.
His consultancy work includes St Helens R.F.C., England Rugby League, the RFU’s Red Roses, Manchester United Women, the Belgian Football Federation, and European Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup teams.
Tom specialises in transforming psychology into practical tools to drive performance, helping teams and organisations create high-performance environments where individuals thrive.
OUR RESEARCH
Tom’s academic research focuses on the leadership practices of high-profile coaches across elite sports worldwide, gathering insights from rugby union, rugby league, football, cricket, and American football.
His book, “The Making of a Leader,” offers a unique, inspiring guide to leadership in high-performance environments, drawing from interviews and experiences at the forefront of elite sport.
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COGNITE PROJECTS AND PARTNERSHIPS
APPROACH
GROUNDED
Our approach is grounded in the latest research from performance psychology, neuroscience and organisational excellence. Our own research, examining leadership in elite sport gives us a unique insight into what it takes to truly drive high performance.
APPLIED
Led by chartered psychologists, we combine a robust academic background with the real life experience of applying these principles across a number of sectors, including business, sport and education.
BESPOKE
From keynotes and workshops to online learning, personal coaching and long term projects, we work with you to create sustainable development for your people with their specific needs in mind.
