Applied psychology for sustainable performance
Helping organisations and performers manage stress, prevent burnout, and perform under pressure
Eighty Percent Mental delivers consulting, speaking, and advisory support for organisations and individuals in high-performance environments.
Chartered Psychologist Dr Pete Olusoga works with leaders, teams, and performers to improve how they manage pressure and sustain performance over time – without the cost of burnout.
About Eighty Percent Mental
In high‑pressure environments, sustainable performance depends on more than just talent, skill, or the will to keep pushing. The way people handle stress and pressure, regulate emotions, act with courage when doubt creeps in, and look after their wellbeing plays a decisive role.
Eighty Percent Mental helps organisations and performers understand and apply these psychological skills in practice so that they can perform consistently under pressure while reducing the risk of burnout.
Who EPM Works With
Founded by Chartered Psychologist and Senior Lecturer, Dr Pete Olusoga, Eighty Percent Mental works with people and organisations in high-pressure environments.
– Leadership Teams
– Managers
– Coaches
– Athletes
– Performers
Drawing on his experience as a psychologist, researcher, and consultant, Pete tailors every session to your unique challenges. This isn’t “insta-wellness.” Instead Pete brings science and research to life in an accessible and entertaining style.
“It’s not about bubble baths and breathing apps. It’s about sustainability and wellbeing that works in high-pressure environments.”
Consulting and Advisory
Supporting organisations to manage stress and reduce the risk of burnout
Workshops and Programmes
Practical , evidence-based sessions for leaders, teams, and performers
Keynote Speaking
Clear, engaging insights into performance, stress, and wellbeing
Ongoing Partnerships
Long-term support to embed sustainable wellbeing practices
Develop skills and strategies to manage stress
Reduce the risk of burnout
Perform consistently under pressure
Build sustainable high‑performance cultures
Support wellbeing without compromising results
What Clients Say
“Pete’s approach is underpinned by being a world-leading researcher across this particular theme but his manner and style means that he makes complex topics very accessible. I have sought to work with Pete on a number of occasions because I know he can hold a room with compassion, empathy and enable vulnerability to emerge in some very challenging topic areas.”
Andy Bradshaw,
Performance Advisor for UK Sport
“Pete blends expert academic knowledge with a strong feel for the day-to-day realities of the lives of elite level coaches, all delivered to the LMA and our members in an accessible and no-nonsense way. Working with Pete is easy, projects are delivered on time, accurately and always with a sense of ‘what next’. If you’re considering working with Pete…… get on with it!”
Jim Souter, Director of Strategy at the League Managers’ Association
“Pete was approachable, personable and quickly connected with the group so that it became a comfortable space. He managed the session so that it felt collaborative rather than dictated. We are better equipped to recognise the signs of burnout, and to be understanding when speaking with people who need our support. Pete delivers thorough, evidence-based insights with clarity, balance, and an open mind.”
Health Referral Adviser,
Community Wellbeing Organisation
Pete has delivered keynote talks, seminars, and workshops for clients including Microsoft, the Football League Managers’ Association, UK Sport, The FA, and Sporting Chance.
He has also hosted panels and participated as a panellist in psychology and well-being events including Hay Festival, Also Festival, and Cheltenham Science Festival.
Insights from Eighty Percent Mental
The Podcast
Launched in 2020, the Eighty Percent Mental podcast is for anyone interested in psychology and the vital role that the mind plays in performance, sport, health, and well-being.
Covering topics such as anxiety and burnout, identity and confidence, mindfulness, leadership, and many more, Dr Olusoga, invites expert guests to discuss how understanding our own psychology can support elite performance and sustainable well-being in sport, work, and life.
The Blog
Pete started writing the performance psychology blog way back in 2012 after watching GB Basketball underperform at the London Olympics.
Here you’ll find articles on various topics like stress in high performance sport, how to harness mindfulness, managing the weight of expectation, and preparing effectively for the big moments.
Sustainable performance is built on how people manage stress, recovery, and wellbeing over time.