ABOUT US

At Rivers of thinking, we believe high performance isn't just about hitting targets - it's about unlocking potential, building confidence, and creating the right environment for people and teams to truly thrive.

With over 50 years of combined experience across elite sport, business, coaching and leadership development, we bring a unique perspective on what it means to perform under pressure and how to support others to do the same.

Nick, our Managing Director, has spent more than 25 years working in human performance and development. He’s led teams, coached individuals, and collaborated with businesses ranging from Champions League football clubs to exploring high performance in organisations including Google, the Red Arrows and West End theatre shows to law firms and financial institutions. A lifelong student of what makes people tick, Nick is passionate about creating cultures where people feel energised, supported, and inspired to grow.

Alan, a former Olympic swimmer for Great Britain, brings deep experience from both elite sport and executive coaching. His work spans national governing bodies, Olympic and Paralympic programmes, and global businesses — always with a focus on helping people reconnect with their identity, values and purpose. Alan thrives on asking bold questions, holding up the mirror, and helping leaders navigate high-stakes environments with clarity and confidence.

Together, we combine insight, empathy and a healthy dose of challenge to help individuals, teams and organisations evolve. Whether it's developing leaders, building resilient teams, or creating a high performance culture - we're here to help you think differently, work smarter and perform better. Because in the end, performance is personal and we never forget the human side of the journey.