Dr. Zöe Wimshurst
Visual Performance Coach & Psychologist
Dr. Zöe Wimshurst, a distinguished visual performance coach, educator, researcher, and clinician,. With her extensive background in psychology, particularly in the realm of sports and cognitive psychology, Dr. Wimshurst has made significant contributions to the world of elite athlete performance enhancement. She holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology and a Doctorate in Psychology, both earned from the esteemed University of Surrey. Her academic expertise extends to various teaching roles, including positions at St John’s School, Leatherhead, and as the Sports Science Officer at The University of Chichester. Presently, she serves as a Senior Lecturer in psychology at AECC University College, where her instructive prowess shines through in subjects such as Applied Cognitive Psychology, Sports and Exercise Psychology as well as the only specialised unit dedicated to Sports Vision in the country.
In 2010, Dr. Wimshurst founded Performance Vision Ltd, a company dedicated to providing vision coaching to elite athletes. Through her work, Dr Zoe has worked with some of the greatest athletes in the world including legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and F1 star drivers Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Dr Zoe has also been heavily involved in winning Olympic Gold medals, World Championships, and European Championships for teams such as GB Olympics, GB Hockey, Harlequins RFC, and British Shooting.
As a Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Dr. Wimshurst serves as the course leader for various BSc programs, including Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology, and Sports Rehabilitation at AECC University College. She also operates as a sought-after sports vision coach, working with elite athletes across diverse sports like football, rugby, golf, and motor racing. Simultaneously, she continues her pioneering research in areas such as eye tracking in sports, concussion management, and optimizing performance through visual system training.
Dr. Zoe Wimshurst is the epitome of academic excellence, a trailblazer in sports psychology, and an unwavering advocate for helping athletes unlock their true potential. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain insights from this remarkable speaker.
Topics
- Vision for Performance: Unlocking the superpower of your visual system
- Lessons learned from elite sport to enhance your business capabilities
- Working as a female in a male dominated environment
- The power of visualisation
- How your brain really makes decisions
- What illusions can tell us about the brain