I’m thrilled to share a personal milestone — I’ve officially completed my MSc degree in Psychology, a journey that has challenged, inspired, and deeply transformed the way I see both people and performance.
Exploring the Mind: From Theory to Real-World Impact
Throughout the course, I had the opportunity to immerse myself in Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Sports Psychology, among many other topics. Each discipline offered its own unique lens for understanding human behaviour:
- Social Psychology helped me explore how group dynamics, leadership, and social identity shape performance and interaction — an insight particularly relevant in team-based environments like racing.
- Cognitive Psychology gave me tools to better understand attention, decision-making, and mental load — all highly relevant when seconds and split decisions can change everything.
- Sports Psychology, my personal passion, allowed me to translate theory into practice, focusing specifically on motorsport — the world that has been my home professionally for the past 20 years.
Where Psychology Meets Motorsport
Combining psychology with motorsport felt like a natural evolution. Working in communications and PR within international motorcycle racing, I’ve always been close to the human stories behind the sport — the pressure, the expectations, the emotional highs and lows.
What this degree has given me is a deeper, more structured understanding of why people react the way they do under pressure, and how psychological strategies can be adapted to fit the individual behind the helmet. In a sport where mental resilience can be just as crucial as physical talent, this knowledge has already transformed my approach in high-stress situations.
What Comes Next: Expanding The Conexus Offer in the Paddock
Looking ahead, my goal is to broaden my freelance services by integrating psychology-based support into my communication work. This means:
- Media and communication training with a psychological lens
- One-to-one mental coaching sessions for young riders
- Support for managing pressure, identity, and public exposure
- Helping athletes find their voice while protecting their mental wellbeing
Motorsport is fast, intense, and emotionally demanding. I believe that by combining communication expertise with psychological insight, I can offer a more complete support system for riders and young professionals entering the sport.
Grateful for the Journey, Excited for the Future
This MSc has been far more than an academic achievement — it has been a personal evolution. It pushed me, challenged my perspective, and reignited my passion for understanding people at a deeper level.
I’m incredibly grateful for the experience and genuinely excited about the road ahead — one where psychology and motorsport meet to create healthier, more resilient, and better-supported athletes.
Here’s to new beginnings, new projects, and continuing to grow — both on and off the track.
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