I'm the founder of Russell Knox Peak Performance (RKPP) and the creator of the PEAK Method™, an evidence informed neuroperformance framework that combines neuroscience, hypnosis, cognitive behavioural principles to help people unlock more consistent performance under pressure.

I'm based in a private consulting room in Lower Hutt, Wellington, where I offer individual sessions. I also work with clients online and deliver tailored performance workshops for sports teams, schools, and organisations throughout the Wellington region.

My background is a little different from many performance coaches. Before establishing RKPP, I spent more than 20 years in senior leadership roles across government and private organisations, leading teams through complex, high-pressure environments where calm decision-making, resilience, and consistent performance were essential. Alongside this, I've maintained a lifelong passion for sport, with a background in exercise science, competitive sport, and training alongside national-level athletes. Those experiences have given me an appreciation of both the science of performance and the realities of performing when expectations are high.

I'm a Certified Hypnotherapist (C.Hyp) and Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®) Practitioner, and my approach is focused on creating lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms. Instead of only addressing issues such as anxiety, self-doubt, inconsistency, or overthinking, I work with clients to understand and change the underlying beliefs, emotional patterns, and habits that influence how they perform.

Every programme is tailored to the individual using the RKPP PEAK Method™, providing a structured process to identify performance barriers, strengthen confidence, develop effective mental habits, and build the ability to perform under pressure. Where appropriate, I also create personalised hypnosis recordings that clients can use between sessions to reinforce new patterns and support long-term change in training, competition, and everyday life.

Whether preparing for a world championship, leading a team, or overcoming anxiety, my goal is to help people perform with confidence when it matters most.

I believe peak performance isn't about trying harder. It's about removing fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs so your natural ability can emerge under pressure.