Prof Pieter Kruger is a HCPC and HPCSA registered consultant psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has been working in the public and private sectors since 2002. He is currently the Director of the Centre for Health & Human Performance (CHHP) at North-West University in South Africa, the Director of International Operations at Cognacity, London, UK, a visiting professor at the UCL Medical School in London since 2011, as well as a visiting professor at the University of Burgenland, Business School in Austria.
Prof Pieter Kruger has been specialising in elite performance (business and sport), as well as anxiety disorders in clinical practice. He has a special interest in the design and implementation of high-performance strategies to optimise wellbeing and performance in high-pressure environments on a systemic, team and individual level. He has worked with various Olympic athletes, elite sports people and elite teams in England, Ireland, Australia and South Africa over the past two decades.
As a former road and track national cycling champion, Pieter is still a keen recreational mountain biker, who enjoys playing squash and spending time outdoors with his family.
Prof Pieter Kruger has been specialising in elite performance (business and sport), as well as anxiety disorders in clinical practice. He has a special interest in the design and implementation of high-performance strategies to optimise wellbeing and performance in high-pressure environments on a systemic, team and individual level. He has worked with various Olympic athletes, elite sports people and elite teams in England, Ireland, Australia and South Africa over the past two decades.
As a former road and track national cycling champion, Pieter is still a keen recreational mountain biker, who enjoys playing squash and spending time outdoors with his family.
Episode 1 - Understanding uncertainty & anxiety
What sets the average apart from the exceptional in high-pressure situations? In the realms of business, sports, or daily life, mastering the art of handling stress is a skill that anyone can cultivate. This video dives deep into the fascinating psychology and neuroscience of high performance, unraveling the brain's response to stress and pressure—and revealing how to harness it effectively.
Episode 2 - Pressure and Stress: What's the difference?
In this talk, clinical psychologist and professor Dr Pieter Kruger explores the critical difference between pressure and stress-two terms often used interchangeably, but which affect our performance in very different ways. Whether you're in elite sport, business, or simply navigating the pressures of everyday life, this session will help you