About Stephen Thompson

I’ve always been competitive.

Whether it’s a game of cards, a board game, a squash match, or even a quick game of snap with my daughter, I’ve always loved the challenge of trying to perform well and improve.

Over the years I’ve been given a few playful nicknames - The Terminator, Competitive Stephen, and my personal favourite, Stephen “110%” Thompson. They’re said very much tongue-in-cheek, because while I enjoy competition, what really drives me is the process of learning, improving and performing at a high level.

That mindset has shaped the path my career has taken.

From Trading Floors to Coaching Floors

I studied Mathematics and Sports Science at Loughborough University, before beginning my career in investment banking.

Working in high-pressure environments taught me a great deal about performance - focus, resilience and decision-making under pressure.

But it also showed me something important:

Many people are trying to perform at a high level while neglecting the one system that powers everything - their body.

That realisation led me to transition into coaching, where I now work with individuals, teams and organisations to help them build sustainable high performance.

Much of my work is built around a concept I call Exercise Intelligence. Your body is constantly giving you information about your energy, stress levels, focus and resilience. Most people ignore those signals.

When you learn to understand them, performance becomes far more predictable.

Through performance coaching and speaking, I help people develop the awareness, habits and resilience needed to perform consistently - without burning themselves out in the process.

The Idea Behind My Work

Life Outside of Work

Outside of my professional work, my greatest joy comes from spending time with my family.

I love being active and exploring the outdoors with my wife and daughter - whether that’s scrambling over rocks on a new beach, surfing, hiking up a mountain, or finding small adventures that build confidence and curiosity. Moments like these are a reminder of why performance matters in the first place.

Not just to achieve more - but to live well and be fully present with the people who matter most.

Helping people grow is what motivates me.

There’s something incredibly rewarding about seeing someone realise they are capable of more than they previously believed - whether that’s physically, mentally or professionally.

Supporting people as they develop new habits, overcome barriers and move towards the person they want to become is a privilege I never take for granted.

Why I Do This Work

Work with Stephen

If you're interested in working together, you can explore:

Performance Coaching
Speaking Engagements
Squash Academy