Sport Psychology & Leadership

The mental work that separates those who perform under pressure from those who choke.

18 years preparing elite athletes and demanding leaders to compete, decide, and recover under real pressure, in sport and in organizations.

Based in Porto, Portugal, working with athletes and leaders across Portugal and internationally.

Ex-Benfica SAD · Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar · Barça Innovation Hub Faculty

Carlos Filipe Fernandes, sport and performance psychologist

Two areas, one way of working

Sport and Corporate

Area · Sport

Sport

Athletes, coaches, department heads, and boards. Consistent performance, leadership, and psychological safety within the group.

  • Athlete support
  • Coach and department head leadership
  • Consulting for boards and psychology departments
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Area · Corporate

Corporate

Managers and teams under pressure to deliver results, cultural change, and an increasingly difficult work life balance.

  • 1:1 leadership coaching
  • Training & consulting projects on culture and teams
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"What separates those who perform under pressure from those who choke is trained."
Carlos Filipe Fernandes

Does any of this sound familiar?

Why people usually come to me

"I train well, but I compete badly."

"I was promoted to manager overnight, and no one prepared me for it."

"After the injury, I don't trust my body anymore."

"I need to change the team's culture without losing results."

Applied knowledge

Articles & Case Studies