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Pete Cohen is an inspirational leader whose life and work have impacted people across the globe. As a bestselling author, human behaviour specialist, and transformational coach, Pete is renowned for helping individuals and organisations move from a state of simply surviving to thriving. With over three decades of experience, he developed the Survival-to-Thriving Framework alongside Dr Ray Sylvester, which has been embraced by major global brands such as Arsenal FC, IBM, and Pfizer. Pete’s strength lies in his ability to connect deeply with audiences, offering real-world strategies for personal and professional transformation.
His career began in the fitness industry in the late 1980s, where he first made a name for himself by focusing on both physical and mental well-being. A graduate from Cheltenham, Pete quickly saw the link between mindset and performance, and transitioned into life coaching and behavioural change. His ability to simplify complex psychological ideas made him a trusted voice in the media, notably as the resident life coach on GMTV for 12 years. He also appeared on BBC2’s ‘Confidence Lab’, ITV’s ‘This Morning’, and ‘Looking Good Feeling Great’, earning recognition as one of the UK’s leading experts in personal development.
Pete has authored twenty books, including bestsellers like Sort Your Life OutandLife DIY, which have been translated and read worldwide. He also co-founded and presents the Mi365 Podcast, a popular platform for personal growth. Perhaps most powerfully, Pete turned personal tragedy—the death of his wife, Hannah—into a source of inspiration for others through the award-winning documentary ‘Hannah’s Story’, which was named Most Inspirational Film at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025. This deeply personal journey highlighted Pete’s strength not just as a coach, but as a human being with unwavering empathy and resilience.
Whether addressing burnout, leadership, or emotional well-being, Pete Cohen delivers with authenticity and purpose. His speaking topics reflect the needs of today’s world—intentional living, resilience, and sustainable motivation. Blending storytelling with science-backed strategies, Pete leaves audiences equipped to take control of their mindset and empowered to lead more fulfilling lives. His legacy as ‘The People’s Coach’ is a testament to his enduring mission: to help others thrive, no matter their starting point.
Pete Cohen is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Pete was a superb keynote speaker! He took a great deal of time prior to the conference undertaking his due diligence as to what we at New leaf required from him. After exploring one avenue, he did not mind in the slightest taking a full U-turn and developing a more appropriate theme for our business. The personal service form him was gratefully received. He was punctual and he stayed at the event for questions and photographs long after the scheduled time allocation as per contract. This too was greatly received. His highly motivational and informative speech got us all thinking about how we should behave and adapt to the business world. He was the centre piece to our day and he really delivered.”
“I had worked with Pete on a virtual event during the pandemic and just knew he was the guy for this job… but I still managed to underestimate just how lucky I was to have selected such a professional and humble person to work with. To give you just a taste of the reaction Pete achieved in room, I recommend you take a look at the comments on his LinkedIn posts. Pete doesn’t just deliver; he goes above and beyond… and then beyond that. His delivery and energy draw in even the most reluctant audience participants, he is absolutely mesmerising when on stage. When he takes on an event, his commitment to the event success is just incredible and simply put is the best I have ever worked with and am feeling incredibly lucky to have had the please again.”
“Pete was absolutely brilliant, he delivered a highly energised, thought provoking presentation. He was incredibly engaging and interacted well with the audience. I didn’t hear a bad word about him which is the highest accolade I can give him with our lot! We were also incredibly impressed with his follow up video clip. He was incredibly professional and an all round, good guy!”
“The session was what we really needed to refocus and re-energize our team. Pete helped us address some of them issues that have been inhibiting our performance and provided us with strategies to realise our potential and increase our productivity.”
“Pete helped me win the World Championship for the second time. The man is a legend.”
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