Optimising human performance
Dr Michael Passaportis - PhD, CPsychol, SEPiT
I help individuals, teams, and organisations develop the psychological skills needed to excel under pressure. Using evidence-based approaches that enhance attention and focus, emotional regulation, and values-driven behaviour, my work focuses on improving performance while supporting overall well-being.
My Approach
Drawing from cutting-edge research in performance psychology, I specialise in helping clients:
Develop present-moment awareness and task-focused attention
Build psychological flexibility to manage thoughts and emotions effectively
Align performance behaviours with core values and goals
Transform performance barriers into sustainable excellence
Whether you're an aspiring sportsperson, an elite athlete, performing artist, or business professional, my methods are tailored to your specific performance domain and individual needs.
"Excellence isn't about eliminating pressure—it's about performing effectively alongside it."
TRUSTED BY
Connect Performance Academy
“We’re proud to work alongside Michael in our mission to use the sports industry to nurture South Africa’s next generation.
Many Connect Academy athletes are progressing to high-performing careers in professional sport. Michael’s own lived experience couples with his unwavering commitment to engage with an often unique South African developmental environment, with an open mind and a tactful approach.
This makes him more than a professional partner – he is an ally to the young people in our care.
Michael works individually on an ongoing basis with many of our emerging professionals, as well as providing workshops and ad hoc support to our wider group of participants.
He plays a crucial role in helping us to achieve our aim: to provide a challenging yet caring environment in which our young people have the freedom to unlock their full potential as independent young adults, whatever their background or personal circumstances.”
Sussex Sport
“Michael has been a great help to our scholars this year, offering 1:1 support and group workshops. Michael has a great calmness about him that makes him extremely approachable and this helps our students to come forward seeking support around their performance, training and academic work. The addition of Michael's support this year has added real value to our sports scholarship scheme and I am keen to maintain that relationship as we go forward”
