What Kofi Speaks About

1. Mental Health in the Real World of Elite Sport
Kofi shares openly about experiencing panic attacks and reaching a suicidal low point 4,000 miles from home, at the peak of his professional basketball career. He calls this “the curse of the high performer” — how those at the top of their field often receive the least support. His talks give audiences practical tools for prevention, resilience, and building cultures where wellbeing comes before performance.

2. Resilience Through Adversity
Cut from the England team at 13, losing his father to violence, told to retire at 23 after two major hip surgeries — yet rising to play internationally for Great Britain, set scoring records, and compete at the Commonwealth Games. Kofi’s story proves that resilience isn’t theory — it’s survival. His talks unpack how to keep moving forward when everything tells you to stop.

3. Identity, Confidence & Pressure
From battling severe adult acne to later becoming an internationally published model with global brands like Flannels, London Fashion Week, Rolls Royce, Nike, BMW and more— Kofi knows what it means to transform identity and build confidence from within. He speaks about navigating external pressure, online abuse, and the constant scrutiny faced by athletes and public figures, offering lessons in self-belief, thick skin, and authentic confidence that resonates with any audience.

4. Innovation, Leadership & the Future of Wellbeing
As founder of Why Not I Wellbeing, Kofi is pioneering the use of AI and data to prevent mental health crises in elite sport. He has worked with NHS trusts, law firms, football clubs, and governing bodies to help leaders understand the power of innovation, inclusion, and purpose-driven wellbeing. His talks inspire audiences to think differently about leadership, culture, and what it means to truly look after people.