About

This work has been forged under pressure. Nothing I teach or practice was learned in a comfort zone...

I began my career at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2011, commissioning into the Royal Gurkha Rifles. A year later, just as I reached my physical peak, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer. Offered a medical discharge, I chose to continue. That period reshaped my understanding of identity, resilience, decision-making, and what it takes to perform and lead when stakes are real. These lessons continue to inform how I guide leaders and high-performing individuals today.

My military service included operational tours, jungle warfare training, and work in a discreet counter-terrorism unit, offering firsthand insight into leadership under extreme conditions. Alongside service, I pursued academic study in philosophy and psychology, earning a BSc in Philosophy & Ethics and an MSc in Psychology, and became an internationally qualified coach. This blend of practical experience and academic perspective allows me to provide guidance that is rigorous, grounded, and applicable in real-world high-pressure environments.

Outside of work, I recharge through mixed martial arts, motorcycles, long walks with my family and my loyal hound, Cub, and reading fantasy and historical fiction. In 2026, I’ll be taking on ultra-distance running, a way to keep testing myself physically and mentally.

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Origin

The coaching industry is crowded and noisy ; a vast 'Red Sea' of programs, many of which offer little preparation for the pressures of high-stakes work. I founded Veritas High Performance to cut through that noise and bridge the gap between theory and real-world capability. Having faced my own share of adversity, I understand that the person sitting opposite you must be credible, experienced, and unwaveringly supportive. Veritas stands out through the convergence of academic rigour and operational experience: internationally recognised qualifications, practical leadership in high-pressure environments, and a servant mindset, all focused on guiding individuals through pressure, challenge, and growth.

Mission

My intent is to help individuals cultivate authenticity, resilience, and psychological stability, and to understand their identity clearly so that they can act deliberately under pressure. The goal is simple: operate with clarity, purpose, and considered focus, making decisions that align with who you are, sustain your effectiveness, and allow you to navigate high-pressure environments with confidence. This is realised through disciplined self-inquiry, reflection, and the ongoing development of personal mastery.

Ethos

Veritas [truth in Latin] lies at the heart of our ethos. The VHP logo, a Spartan shield inverted to form a “V”, represents the protection and strength that truth provides. Those who pursue truth must embody ambition, bravery, curiosity, and determination. Those capable of wielding it demonstrate selflessness, resilience, confidence, competence, and considered character; qualities that underpin authentic leadership, moral courage, and sustained performance under pressure.