I am Matthew, founder of Veritas High Performance, a doctoral candidate in moral psychology, and an associate professor in the psychology of leadership at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where I teach future officers about ethics, resilience, decision-making, and the psychology of leadership under pressure.

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My journey began at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2011, commissioning into the Royal Gurkha Rifles in 2012. Just as I should have been at my physical peak, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer. The Army offered me a medical discharge, I declined. That decision forced me to completely rethink leadership. No longer able to simply “lead from the front,” I had to develop new ways of inspiring and enabling my teams. That experience of rebuilding resilience in adversity has shaped everything I do today.

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Across my military career (2011–2025) I served worldwide, with operational tours, specialist training in jungle warfare, and later as part of a discreet counter-terrorism unit in Singapore. Leading elite teams in high-pressure environments gave me first-hand insight into human performance when the stakes are highest.

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Alongside military service, my academic path led me deep into philosophy and psychology. With over 150 hours of accredited training in high performance and leadership coaching, I now bring both the clarity of a practitioner and the perspective of an academic to my clients.

 

I practise fearless coaching; a blend of empathy and challenge,  for those who are serious about unlocking their next level. No topic is off limits; when done right, coaching becomes a partnership in growth.

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Today, my work focuses on leadership, resilience, identity, and the psychology of modern manhood. In 2026, I will publish my first book, tackling toxic masculinity, identity, and the cultural “scripts” that shape young men. Drawing on my experiences as a soldier, psychologist, and coach, it will offer an antidote to the shallow narratives that too often leave men adrift.

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Outside of work, I recharge through mixed martial arts, riding motorcycles, long walks with my family and faithful hound (Cub), and reading fantasy and historical fiction.