John Amaechi OBE
Who is John Amaechi OBE?
John Amaechi OBE is an organisational psychologist, leadership professor, bestselling author and former NBA player.
What are John Amaechi OBE’s main achievements?
John Amaechi OBE is Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School and founder of the advisory firm APS Intelligence. He trained as a psychologist during his years in the NBA and has since spent more than fifteen years working with FTSE 100 boards in the UK and abroad. John is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
John’s books include the Sunday Times bestseller The Promises of Giants and It’s Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders. He was appointed OBE for services to sport and the voluntary sector, and in 2026 joined the Mayor of London’s AI and Jobs Taskforce, advising on how technology is changing work.
What kind of topics does John Amaechi OBE cover at events?
- Mental Health – John applies his psychology background to how leadership and working conditions affect wellbeing, and how organisations can support their people.
- Leadership – John explores how leaders’ day-to-day conduct affects the way their teams work and cope with change, and gives them clear steps to put into practice.
- High Performance – John draws on behavioural science and his sporting career to explore what sustains high performance in individuals and teams.
- Business – John brings his boardroom advisory experience to questions of culture, change and the role of technology in how organisations work.
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Why should you hire John Amaechi OBE for your next event?
John Amaechi OBE speaks as an organisational psychologist who has also performed at the highest level of professional sport. He challenges assumptions about how people work together, and gives audiences practical steps to take straight away.
How to hire John Amaechi OBE for your next event?
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