Unlock Leadership Potential with Performance Equation
Unlock what drives performance. Overcome what gets in the way.
At The Performance Equation, we support senior leaders and leadership teams navigate the human dynamics that drive and derail performance.
We combine performance psychology, coaching expertise and leadership science to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence and impact.
This isn't just coaching
It's the equation behind great performance
We help you:
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Lead with purpose and clarity - even under pressure
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Navigate change and complexity with confidence
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Build aligned, high-performing teams that execute and thrive
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Sustain performance without burnout, using emotionally intelligent, values-based leadership
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Turn leadership potential into real measurable impact, at individual, team and system levels
Why leaders trust The Performance Equation
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20+ years of coaching and performance psychology expertise - working with senior leaders navigating complexity, transformation and growth
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Evidence-based tools - from tailored psychological assessments to 360 feedback, and performance diagnostics
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Confidential, non-judgemental partnerships - a trusted space to test ideas, challenge assumptions and refine thinking
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Measurable outcomes - from cross-functional collaboration and decision-making speed to strategic clarity and senior team alignment
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Proven results across sectors - from large corporates to high-performing teams and individuals in sport, education and start-ups.
We understand the weight leaders carry, the high expectations, the need to navigate constant change, and the responsibility to perform without losing yourself or your team. Performance Equation acts as your thinking partner, sounding board, and strategic ally.
At the heart of our work is a simple, powerful philosophy:
Performance = Potential – Interference
We believe most leaders already have the capability they need. Our job is to help you to access it, leverage it, and remove what gets in the way.
Through structured, psychologically grounded coaching and consultancy, we help you think more clearly, lead more intentionally, and perform more sustainably.
What leaders say
As CEO, I realised that whilst we had the individual talent in the team, we hadn’t yet found a way to get the best out of each other and work as a team. Now, 18 months on, we continue to grow and build on our success, ready for the next chapter in our business plan. Without Marie’s insight and input, I doubt very much if we would have got to where we are
The session broadened our knowledge of communication by increasing our awareness of how knowledge is communicated and received by others. This will enhance the efficiency of our company. A massive thank you to Dr. Stopforth for an engaging and informative afternoon.
We had the pleasure of Marie running a team coaching session with us. The session was focused on communication. We discussed what communication meant to us, explored real-life scenarios where miscommunication occurred, and identified where we could improve.
Client stories
Challenge: Supporting a high-performing senior leader to sharpen strategic thinking, strengthen leadership presence, and prepare for promotion to greater organisational impact >>>>Read full story
Challenge: Helping a talented executive team align their leadership, strengthen collaboration, and prepare for business growth and acquisition >>>>Read full story
Challenge: Sharpening communication, reducing misunderstandings, and building stronger collaboration within a fast-moving recruitment team >>>>Read full story
Challenge: Rebuilding trust, aligning leadership, and improving collaboration between two critical teams within a top UK university during a restructure >>>>Read full story