Co-Founder of The Growing Coaches & We Do Things Differently, Author of The Mind Coach & the First-Ever Official Psychologist for the European Ryder Cup Team
Jamil Qureshi’s Biography:
Jamil Qureshi is a leading performance psychologist, keynote speaker, and coach whose work has shaped the success of some of the world’s best athletes, business leaders, and teams. Beginning his career in psychology and performance coaching, Jamil founded JQED Ltd in 2007 to bring his expertise to elite performers across sport and business. He is also renowned as the first-ever official psychologist for the European Ryder Cup team, helping them to victory by a record-equalling margin. His methods, rooted in understanding mindset, motivation, and belief, proved groundbreaking. Since then, Jamil has coached six sporting professionals who went on to reach world number one status, cementing his reputation as one of the most influential figures in performance psychology.
In 2013, Jamil became Content and Performance Director at Loudhouse, offering client solutions delivered through a blend of internal communications, coaching, and strategic engagement techniques. His drive to help organisations challenge convention continued with the co-founding of We Do Things Differently in 2014, a consultancy designed to inspire cultural transformation in businesses. Jamil later joined the advisory boards of Kwikpay Limited, Qandor, and Brookland Property, guiding leaders across sectors on strategy, innovation, and people development.
His forward-thinking approach led to the creation of The Growing Coaches in 2020, which he co-founded to equip the next generation of coaches with the mindset and tools to drive meaningful change. Through this venture, Jamil continues to influence how individuals and organisations approach leadership, resilience, and performance in a constantly evolving world. In December 2025, Jamil was appointed as a Non-Executive Board Member of Chelmsford City Football Club, bringing his expertise on positive psychology to the club.
Jamil’s engaging speaking style and sharp psychological insight have made him a favourite among global audiences. He has shared his expertise on Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO podcast, where he explored how human potential can be unlocked through mindset shifts and purpose-driven thinking. Whether in sport, business, or personal growth, Jamil Qureshi’s career stands as a testament to the power of psychology in achieving peak performance and lasting success.
Why Hire Jamil Qureshi?
Jamil Qureshi is hired as a keynote speaker for his rare ability to turn complex psychology into practical strategies that transform performance. Drawing on years of experience working with elite athletes and global businesses, he helps audiences rethink how they approach productivity, change, and mindset. His talks challenge conventional thinking and inspire people to act differently, not just think differently.
A leading practitioner of performance psychology, Jamil has delivered over 1,000 talks in 24 countries to more than a quarter of a million people. His sessions explore the psychology of performance and the distinction between activity and productivity, showing how small shifts in attitude can unlock major results. From boardrooms to global conferences, he’s known for blending science, humour, and real-world examples that leave a lasting impression.
As a co-founder of several change agencies, Jamil understands how to reignite workplace culture at every level, from apprentices to CEOs. His insights help teams boost motivation, reduce procrastination, and drive meaningful performance improvements. Whether speaking on change, leadership, or mindset, Jamil Qureshi’s engaging and actionable approach has made him one of the most in-demand speakers on human potential and business transformation today.
Jamil Qureshi’s Career Highlights:
Jamil Qureshi’s career spans psychology, leadership, and performance at the highest levels of sport and business. The following highlights chart his most significant milestones, reflecting a career built on curiosity, innovation, and a deep understanding of human potential:
- 2025 – Non-Executive Board Member of Chelmsford City Football Club
- 2020 – Featured on Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO podcast, sharing insights on mindset, motivation, and unlocking human potential.
- 2020 – Co-founded The Growing Coaches, a global coaching community developing future leaders and change-makers.
- 2019 – Appointed Advisor to Brookland Property, supporting business strategy and performance improvement.
- 2018 – Joined the Advisory Board of Qandor, offering expertise on leadership and performance within the property and investment sectors.
- 2016 – Became Advisory Board Member of Kwikpay Limited, providing strategic guidance on innovation and growth.
- 2014 – Co-founded We Do Things Differently, a consultancy focused on driving cultural and behavioural change in organisations.
- 2013 – Became Content and Performance Director at Loudhouse, applying psychological insight to leadership and brand development.
- 2008 – Began his international speaking career, later delivering over 1,000 keynotes in 24 countries to more than a quarter of a million people.
- 2008 – Appointed the first-ever official psychologist for the European Ryder Cup Team, helping them secure victory by a record-equalling margin.
- 2007 – Founded JQED Ltd, marking the start of his independent career as a performance psychologist, speaker, and coach.
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Testimonials
“The feedback on Jamil’s session has been overwhelmingly fantastic – all of our GMs really loved his session, and it was one of the highlights of the conference so please do pass on our genuine thanks for a brilliantly delivered keynote. Here’s a lovely quote from one of our board members: ‘I loved Jamil’s session. Highly entertaining but also thought-provoking and some really important lessons to take away. I must say, despite his understated style, his ability to captivate an audience was remarkable.” – Mark, Head of Talent, Fuller’s
“Jamil went down brilliantly with the team and I’ve received great feedback from them, mostly around how inspired they felt after the talk. So thank you to Jamil and yourselves for arranging this for us.” – Mairi-Claire, Business Operations Manager, Usaycompare
“Thank you so much for yesterday, Jamil was fantastic and inspirational. His session perfectly fitted into our theme… Thanks so much again! Looking forward to the next one!” – Charlotte, Buckingham Group
“Jamil was great and the attendees gave really good feedback on the session – was a great fit for what we wanted to achieve. Please convey our thanks to Jamil and thank you for getting this activation over the line.” – Imran, Meta
“I wanted to reach out to ask you to pass on a big thank you to Jamil for his fantastic keynote at the Leading Defence Conference on Monday. It has been a pleasure working with him and we can’t thank him enough for all his time and dedication both on the day of the event and in the lead-up to it to ensure it ran smoothly and imparted real value. Have already had several colleagues reach out to say how much they enjoyed his session, and how valuable it was. From our perspective, he did a fabulous job on the day of commanding the audience, and the thoughtful design of his session translated into real engagement amongst the senior leadership community. I’m sure it will be just the start of a conversation about how we do things in Defence and the role that leaders play… Thank you also to your and your team, who have provided a very professional service throughout. We really appreciate it.” – Maria, Leadership Consultant, Leadership & Engagement Team, Ministry of Defence
“Jamil, thank you!! I got lots of good feedback and the board was referring quite a bit to you. We now need to make it stick… I enjoyed it!” – Carmen, HeidelbergCement Group
“Genuinely funny. provocative and engaging! It is not often, you see someone you immediately want to re-book for next year!” – Unilever Ventures
“A massive hit. A masterful balance of humour & rich content” – Emirates Airlines
“By far the best speaker I have ever seen” – CEO, Capita Travel & Events
“Simply brilliant!” – Coca Cola
“An inspirational and valuable member of the team” – Sam, Premiership Football Manager
“Very insightful and able to drive real change” – Marketing Director & Board Member, Telefonica O2
“A first-rate and hugely talented performance coach” – Michael, International Footballer
“The best speaker we have had at a Tesco Mobile event!” – Tesco Mobile
“An outstanding performance coach event to the most sceptical Premiership footballers!” – Manchester City FC
“Jamil’s session was fantastic and really well received by all of our customers, so a huge thanks to him and also for your help in the run up to it” – Laura, Events & Community Manager, Benefex
“I just wanted to leave you super positive feedback on Jamil’s Talk of yesterday: inspiring and motivational – Jamil is really passionate and engaging. The client was very satisfied. I hope there’ll be the chance to work together again in the future.” – Caterina, challengenetwork IT
“100% mindset gamechanger towards becoming World Class” – Rich, Training Manager, Abbott
“Everything went great thanks, everyone thought Jamil was really thought provoking, engaging and funny.” – Jess, GIACOM
“I really liked the way Jamil clearly had a framework but he was flexible and good humoured. His business knowledge and experience was first class.” – Centrica
Topics
Jamil Qureshi’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Psychology of Performance
- Change
- Performance
How Much Does Jamil Qureshi Cost To Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Jamil Qureshi?
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