Paul McGee is an expert in human behaviour and performance and a visiting Professor at the University of Chester. He's spoken for over 1,000 organisations worldwide, from international conferences to individual work with elite athletes. His bespoke messages have resonated with global brands including Harrods, GSK, Adidas, Virgin, The NHS, Lloyds Bank and Manchester City.
Over his 30 years in business, Paul has had the privilege of working with one of the world's top leadership gurus, the late Dr Stephen Covey and his work has been endorsed by Sir Clive Woodward. After interviewing Paul, the broadcaster Chris Evens described his book 'How Not to Worry' as 'a gift to the world'.
His book 'SUMO' became a Sunday Times bestseller and his book 'Self Confidence' was number one in the WHSmith business charts for 24 weeks. His books have been translated into over 20 languages.
Paul has appeared on BBC Breakfast television and worked with David Dimbleby as the audience warm-up man for the TV programme Question Time. He spent ten years working with players and staff at Manchester City Football Club and he combines his love of comedy and football by supporting Wigan Athletic and Bradford City.
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Keynotes
Paul works with organisations who want practical tools not platitudes.Keynotes
His keynotes are designed for audiences who want a fresh perspective and practical tools which directly impact performance and motivation.
Each talk is tailored to your context, ensuring relevance whether addressing a leadership team, a conference audience or a global organisation.
Keynote themes:
Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
How to navigate change with greater clarity and confidence
Resilience and Handling Pressure
Practical strategies to prevent burnout and succeed under pressure even when the going gets tough
Accountability, Mindset, Leadership and Communication
How to lead and inspire people and why the human touch matters even more in an increasingly technological world
Workshop: Ramp Up Your Resilience and Boost Your Performance
Explore the powerful connection between wellbeing and performance, and discover practical tools to help prevent burnout, stay resilient, and perform at your best — even when pressure is high and challenges keep coming.
Workshop: Ramp Up Your Resilience and Boost Your Performance
Workshop: How to Survive and Thrive in Changing Times
Change is constant — but thriving through it is a skill. Learn how to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence, and develop a mindset that helps you embrace change rather than feel overwhelmed by it.
Workshop: How to Survive and Thrive in Changing Times
Workshop: High-Impact Communication Skills for Leaders
Great leadership starts with great communication. Uncover the common communication pitfalls that disengage teams and impact performance, and learn practical ways to inspire, motivate, and build a more positive and connected team culture.
Workshop: High-Impact Communication Skills for Leaders
Workshop: Why the Human Factor is Still Crucial in an AI World
As technology evolves, human connection becomes even more valuable. Discover why ‘The human touch’ is a true competitive advantage, and how to strengthen relationships that drive trust, loyalty, and performance.
Workshop: Why the Human Factor is Still Crucial in an AI World
Workshop: How to Defeat Your Imposter
Imposter syndrome holds more people back than we realise. Learn how to break free from self-doubt, quiet the inner critic, and build lasting confidence so you can step into your full potential at work and beyond.
Workshop: How to Defeat Your Imposter
Workshop: Leading Teams for High Performance
High-performing teams don’t happen by chance. Explore the seven key factors that drive engagement and success, and learn simple, practical leadership strategies to unlock greater performance and potential in your people.
Workshop: Leading Teams for High Performance
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In our twenty years of running conferences, Paul McGee is the only speaker we have ever invited back. That above all explains the benefit we feel we have gained from hearing Paul's SUMO phil ... keep reading Specsavers
I saw Paul present at an International conference. He uniquely addresses one of the biggest barriers to personal and business development... our own minds. The SUMO philosophy was a unanimous hit. Very, very powerful stuff!
Paul McGee's SUMO message made a huge impact on our staff, so much so we bought them all a copy of the book! Inspiring and engaging with a thought provoking message that continues to help staff in both their personal and professional lives.
I was totally transfixed, inspired and motivated to make a difference, both in my work life and my personal life, from hearing you speak. Your talk (and book which I bought) has made such a difference to me and via me to the team. The end result is that we are moving forward, at pace, using the SUMO principles. I started my new role riddled with self-doubt and the inner critic was giving me a headache. Yesterday, I was pulled aside by my new line manager and commended for the work I am doing and the team I am creating. Much of this has been built on your foundations.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul McGee and his SUMO philosphy to any organisation who wants to engage a large number of staff in a way that provides excellent value for money compared to more conventional ways of training. The overwhelming feedback has been that the sessions were inspiring, thought-provoking, humourous but above all practical in helping my staff make a positive difference.
