Jonathan Rhodes Ph.D.

About

Jonathan Rhodes, Ph.D., is a chartered British psychologist, researcher, lecturer, and performance consultant specializing in cognitive psychology. He helped develop Functional Imagery Training by raising the performance levels of Olympic athletes, Premiership footballers, and hundreds of others. A co-founder of Imagery Coaching and Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth, Rhodes partnered with the British Army to develop the Pre-Commando Resilience Programme and currently supports the military and corporate organizations with culture change programs. He is the co-author of The Choice Point (Hachette Go, 2023; foreword by Martina Navratilova).

Books by Jonathan Rhodes Ph.D.

Recent Posts

What Can Archery Teach Us About Success Today?

Explore how the mental precision of elite archers and athletes can sharpen your leadership skills, helping you focus, adapt under pressure, and lead with resilience.

Can Imagery Enhance Emotional Intelligence and Leadership?

Discover how imagery can boost your emotional intelligence and leadership skills, helping you navigate tough situations with empathy, build trust, and improve team collaboration.

From Athlete to CEO: Coincidence or Blueprint?

Do 95 percent of top CEOs come from college sports? No. We examine the data to find the real link between athletics, passion, and CEO success.

Performance Breathing: The Emerging Role of the Breath Coach

Can breathing techniques be useful in high-stakes situations?

The Future of Coaches and Psychologists in a World of AI

How can the future of coaching blend AI efficiency with human empathy to improve high performance and meaningful growth? Discover why a hybrid approach is key.

Can You Train Your Brain to Imagine Better?

Research reveals imagery training can enhance peak performance for athletes with low imagery skills or aphantasia through targeted exercises.

Imagery as a Complementary Treatment for Cancer

Imagery can support traditional cancer treatment through three steps that help patients navigate thinking and empower them with resilience.

Functional Imagery Training for Athletic Consistency

A mental game-changer creates the world's best athletes. This applied method uses cues and imagery to motivation and consistency to reshape peak performance.

The Science Behind Imagery and Visualisation

Uncover the science of multisensory imagery to activate resilience and promote lasting success.

Treating Target Panic in Precision Sports

Understanding target panic's nuances in precision sports can help anyone better cope with anxiety under intense pressure. Here's how.