High Performance Is Broken:
What Olympians Know That You Don't

In today’s fast-paced world, the old “push through” approach to high performance is failing us. Burnout, stress, and unsustainable workloads are holding back even the most talented leaders and teams.

Dr Kirsten Peterson, a 7x Olympic Performance Psychologist, shares some battle-tested mindset shifts–used in elite sport as well as in do-or-die professional services firms–that can change the game for you and your team. Spoiler alert: It isn’t just about the outcome, but about recovery, reflection, and repeatability.

If ego, overwork, and burnout were Olympic sports, half of us would be on the podium. Ready to change your game?

Why You Should Attend

Master Sustainable Performance

Curious how Olympians sustain excellence without burning out?

Discover the hidden keys to balancing recovery, reflection, and repeatable results for long-term success in high-pressure environments.

Redefine Your Performance Identity

Ever tied your worth to your results?

Learn why this mindset traps even top leaders and how to break free, unlocking a healthier, more sustainable approach to high performance.

Build Habits That Win

Wonder why some thrive under pressure while others falter?

Uncover how to train habits, not just moments, to drive consistent, lasting success in your personal and professional life.

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SEE WHAT PEOPLE I'VE WORKED WITH HAVE TO SAY

"We are all humans.  Not machines.  Not commodities.  Performance is personal, not one-size-fits-all, with mechanisms that are so often misunderstood."

- Kirsten Peterson

KIRSTEN PETERSON PHD​

Experienced. Credentialled. Effective.

Dr Kirsten Peterson is a performance psychologist, leadership coach, speaker, and most recently an author, having just published her first book, When Grit Is Not Enough.

She comes from Olympic sport, having worked for over 20 years as a sport psychologist for both the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Australian Institute of Sport.

Kirsten melds this “performance under pressure” experience with expertise in neuroscience and mindfulness to help leaders and teams in real estate to work better with their brains and minds for improved performance, well-being, and interpersonal connection.

Key high-performance experience:
  • Team psychologist at 7 Olympic Games.  Over 20 years of international experience working “behind the scenes” with Olympic athletes, coaches, and teams.
  • Performance psychology expert in high-performance, high-stress domains such as defence, medicine, legal, and corporate.

Dr Kirsten Peterson is a performance psychologist, leadership coach, speaker, and most recently an author, having just published her first book, When Grit Is Not Enough.

She comes from Olympic sport, having worked for over 20 years as a sport psychologist for both the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Australian Institute of Sport.

Kirsten melds this “performance under pressure” experience with expertise in neuroscience and mindfulness to help leaders and teams in real estate to work better with their brains and minds for improved performance, well-being, and interpersonal connection.

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