Kenny
Board Advisor
Performance Architecture & Behavioural Systems Design
The Foundation of Readiness
Over three decades of learning what drives performance
A lifetime of diverse experiences has shaped a deep understanding of human behaviour and performance, particularly under pressure. Unlike specialists confined to a single lane, I’ve applied my performance principles across multiple domains, developing a perspective that translates easily between contexts, from team leaders to CXOs, athletes to sports teams & startups to large enterprises.
30+ year snapshot
Civil Engineer: Specialism in traffic engineering, driver behaviour and accident investigation & prevention.
Paratrooper: British Army Physical Training Instructor maintaining trained soldiers & developing recruits.
World Record Holder: Part of a team of 10 that successfully completed a 24hr Aerobathon in 2000.
Athlete: Marathons, adventure races, and mountain biking; SXC, EWS, 7hr, 10hr & 24hr endurance events.
Performance Architect: 20yrs helping highly motivated people & teams align aspiration with action.
Performance Psychologist: MSc in Performance Psychology, Edinburgh University. Start Sept 2026.
The environments changed, but the principles of human performance stayed the same. Start a conversation about applying them.
“There is no such thing as talent, only purposeful practice.”
Kenny Wallace
The Practice of Readiness
Applying behavioural models that prepare people to perform under pressure.
Builds readiness by integrating behavioural science into strategy, culture, and operations, empowering individuals & teams to perform with clarity and intent.
Draws on lived experience to influence public, private, and third-sector environments, shaping cultures that sustain high performance under pressure.
Proven across industries including Education, Engineering, Energy, FMCG, Finance, Life Sciences, Military, Social Care, Sport & Tech.
If this is the mindset and capability you value in a partnership, Start a conversation.
Most proud of
Experiences that shaped how I think, lead, and live.
The Parachute Regiment
l wasn’t expected to amount to much having been told that at school. As a member of the Parachute Regiment and Army PTI, I discovered my resilience, tenacity and determination. Live up to your own expectations, not down to others. Surround yourself with people who know more than you. Learn from those you disagree with as well as those you agree with. Keep your ego in check, it’s the only thing that will get in your way.
Backpacking
At the age of 30 I sold everything I owned and set off with my old army bergen. Got some work with the NZ Department of Conservation as a Trapper, part of a program to save indigenous species of bird, such as Kokako. I also travelled around Oz & South East Asia. Have since been around Western Europe, North West Africa & Canada.
TEDxStirling
In 2016 I was asked to present a TEDxTalk, which I called "6 Steps to Greatness" to discuss what Greatness is and how to individually achieve it. Being a high scoring Introvert, INTP for those interested in Myers Briggs, I prefer 1-2-1's & small groups. A huge audience is the antithesis of these, never mind a TEDx audience. This was a significant personal challenge. Feeling the fear I did it anyway. Watch it here.
“Performance psychology is the force multiplier that turns practice into precision and pressure in to flow.”
Kenny Wallace
Life in Balance
Where readiness meets everyday life
Home
Twenty years in Glasgow have grounded me, travel keeps me learning. Someday I’d like to build a quiet, off-grid home, perhaps in Italy.
Work
My work spans continents and disciplines, supporting individuals and teams driven by purpose and the pursuit of excellence.
Play
The mountains are my reset, off-grid days in my old VW Transporter, mug of tea in hand after a long ride or run. Time outdoors keeps my mind sharp.
Readiness isn’t just for work, it’s a way of life. Start a conversation.
Giving Back
School of Health & Wellbeing, Research Trial Steering Committee
Hutchesons Grammar School, Enterprise Program Advisor
Young Enterprise Scotland, Business Advisor & Trade Fair Judge
Kenny
Board Advisor
Performance Architecture
Behavioural Systems Design
Foundation of Readiness
Over three decades of learning what drives performance.
A lifetime of diverse experiences has shaped a deep understanding of human behaviour and performance, particularly under pressure. Unlike specialists confined to a single lane, I’ve applied my performance principles across multiple domains, developing a perspective that translates easily between contexts, from team leaders to CXOs, athletes to sports teams & startups to large enterprises.
30+ year Snapshot
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Specialism in traffic engineering, driver behaviour and accident investigation & prevention.
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British Army Physical Training Instructor maintaining trained soldiers & developing recruits.
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Marathons, adventure races, and mountain biking; SXC, EWS, 7hr, 10hr & 24hr endurance events.
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20yrs enabling highly motivated people & teams align aspiration with action.
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MSc in Performance Psychology, Edinburgh University. *Start Sept 2026.
The environments changed, but the principles of human performance stayed the same. Start a conversation about applying them.
“There is no such thing as talent, only purposeful practice.”
Kenny Wallace
Practice of Readiness
Applying behavioural models that prepare people to perform under pressure.
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Builds readiness by integrating behavioural science into strategy, culture, and operations, helping individuals and teams perform with clarity and intent.
-
Draws on lived experience to influence public, private, and third-sector environments, shaping cultures that sustain high performance under pressure.
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Proven across industries including Education, Engineering, Energy, FMCG, Finance, Life Sciences, Military, Social Care, Sport & Tech, where readiness determines results.
If this resonates:
Most proud of
Experiences that shaped how I think, lead, and live.
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l wasn’t expected to amount to much having been told that at school. As a member of the Parachute Regiment and Army PTI, I discovered my resilience, tenacity and determination.
Live up to your own expectations, not down to others. Surround yourself with people who know more than you. Learn from those you disagree with as well as those you agree with. Keep your ego in check, it’s the only thing that will get in your way.
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At the age of 30 I sold everything I owned and set off with my old army bergen. Got some work with the NZ Department of Conservation as a Trapper, part of a program to save indigenous species of bird, such as Kokako.
I also travelled around Oz & South East Asia. Have since been around Western Europe, North West Africa & Canada.
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In 2016 I was asked to present a TEDxTalk, which I called "6 Steps to Greatness" to discuss what Greatness is and how to individually achieve it. Being a high scoring Introvert, INTP for those interested in Myers Briggs, I prefer 1-2-1's & small groups. A huge audience is the antithesis of these, never mind a TEDx audience. This was a significant personal challenge. Feeling the fear I did it anyway. Watch it here
“Performance psychology is the force multiplier that turns practice into precision and pressure in to flow.”
Kenny Wallace
Life in Balance
Where readiness meets everyday life.
-
Twenty years in Glasgow have grounded me, travel keeps me learning. Someday I’d like to build a quiet, off-grid home, perhaps in Italy.
-
My work spans continents and disciplines, supporting individuals and teams driven by purpose and the pursuit of excellence.
-
The mountains are my reset, off-grid days in my old VW Transporter, mug of tea in hand after a long ride or run. Time outdoors keeps my perspective sharp.
Readiness isn’t just for work, it’s a way of life. Start a conversation.
Giving Back
School of Health & Wellbeing, Research Trial Steering Committee
Hutchesons Grammar School, Enterprise Program Advisor
Young Enterprise Scotland Business Advisor & Trade Fair Judge