Paddy Upton Professor Paddy Upton is a South African-born mental coach for high performance oriented business executives and sports teams

Paddy Upton

COACH, AUTHOR, UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
Paddy Upton is a South African mental coach for high performance oriented business executives and sports teams
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Location
Location

south africa

Language
Language

english

Years of Speaking
Years of Speaking

10+ years

Talks About
Talks About

alternate thinking, holistic health, purpose and inner peace, discipline and consistency

About Paddy Upton

A true game-changer in the world of high-performance coaching, Paddy Upton has redefined how athletes, teams, and leaders approach mindset, mental strength, and peak performance. Known globally for his innovative blend of sports psychology and practical coaching, he has become one of the most influential mental conditioning experts in modern sport. His journey spans elite cricket, championship-winning IPL teams, Olympic medal-winning squads, and even world-class chess, reflecting a career built on insight, resilience, and transformative leadership.

Paddy first rose to prominence as the mental conditioning coach of the Indian Cricket Team during their iconic 2011 ICC World Cup victory, where his frameworks for clarity, calmness, and team cohesion played a defining role. His success continued in the IPL, where as the leadership coach of the Rajasthan Royals, he helped shape the foundation of the team that won the inaugural 2008 season. His coaching philosophy is rooted in understanding human behaviour, building trust, and nurturing athletes into confident, self-driven performers.

His impact is not limited to cricket. In 2024, Paddy Upton created global waves as the mental coach of Gukesh D, guiding him through pressure, nerves, and intense competitive environments to become the youngest World Chess Champion in history. The same year, he helped shape the mindset of the Indian Hockey Team, contributing to their bronze medal victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics—a moment of pride for the nation.

An acclaimed author of The Barefoot Coach, a practice professor at Deakin University, and a sought-after global speaker, Paddy Upton continues to influence coaches, athletes, corporates, and leaders worldwide. His methods are used as case studies in leadership forums, sports institutes, and performance-driven organisations around the world.

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Career Highlights and Achievements of Paddy Upton

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Winner

Mental conditioning coach for India’s 2011 World Cup-winning cricket team.

IPL Victory with Rajasthan Royals

Head coach & mental conditioning expert leading Rajasthan Royals to victory.

Gukesh D World Chess Championship

Mentored Gukesh, guiding him to youngest World Chess Champion 2024.

Indian Hockey – Paris 2024 Bronze

Mental conditioning coach for India’s men’s hockey team, Paris 2024 bronze.

Achievement in Sports Psychology

Acclaimed globally for his innovative mental conditioning techniques

Author & Speaker

Authored The Barefoot Coach & delivered 250+ keynote addresses globally.

Global Mental Conditioning Expert

Worked with athletes across multiple sports and continents.

1,000+ Key notes and masterclasses

Have delivered sessions for top corporates & communities across the world.

Why Paddy Upton ?

Book Paddy Upton to dive into iconic locker room moments and mindset shifts that turned matches around. His rare access to world-class athletes brings powerful, unseen insights perfect for your audience.
Hire Paddy Upton, the mental coach behind India’s Olympic-winning hockey team and chess prodigy Gukesh. His stories reflect how mindset mastery translates into high-stake victories across disciplines.
Looking to host a leadership session with real impact? Paddy Upton’s exclusive masterclasses blend strategic thinking and mental conditioning tailored for CXOs and leadership teams.
Book this speaker for more than just sports stories. Paddy Upton’s life as a surfer mirrors resilience and adaptability—traits he masterfully links with business and personal excellence.
Want your team to perform better under pressure? Paddy helps decode what holds us back from success more than what drives it. Hire him to empower teams with real tools to break barriers.
Inspire your audience with Paddy Upton’s unique approach to personal and organizational transformation—through micro shifts in mindset, habits, and communication.

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Paddy Upton

Paddy Upton is a South African mental coach for high performance oriented business executives and sports teams

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Paddy Upton is a globally respected performance coach best known for his role as India's mental conditioning coach during the 2011 Cricket World Cup win. engage4more lists him for corporate keynotes on high performance and team culture.
Yes, Paddy Upton has authored "The Barefoot Coach," which shares his philosophy on coaching, mental conditioning, and building high-performing teams. His corporate keynotes often draw on the ideas explored in it.
To contact Paddy Upton for a corporate event, submit your enquiry through engage4more at activities@engage4more.com or +91-8044186906. engage4more coordinates availability, fees, and event requirements on his behalf.
Paddy Upton has coached the Indian cricket team to their 2011 World Cup win, the South African national team, and several IPL franchises in mental conditioning and leadership roles. His corporate sessions draw on lessons from these varied dressing rooms.
Paddy Upton speaks on mental conditioning, building high-performance cultures, and leadership under pressure, drawing on his work with elite international cricket teams. Contact engage4more to design a session for your audience.
You can book Paddy Upton for your company event through engage4more by submitting your event date, city, and event type on this page. engage4more checks availability and shares a customised quote.
Paddy Upton's speaking fee depends on the event format, duration, and location. Share your event details with engage4more for a customised quote for booking him.
Yes, Paddy Upton is listed on engage4more and can be booked for corporate keynotes and performance-coaching workshops. Submit an enquiry with your event details and engage4more will coordinate availability and pricing.
engage4more's team typically responds to corporate booking enquiries for Paddy Upton within one business day, confirming availability, fees, and next steps.
Yes, Paddy Upton is available for both in-person and virtual corporate sessions. Contact engage4more to check his availability for your preferred format.
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