MENTAL FITNESS · PERFORMANCE · WELLBEING

Performance matters.
So does the person behind it.

I work with athletes, students and corporate professionals to build clarity, confidence and emotional control—to perform under pressure and flourish beyond it.

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My Story
  • Lucknow Super Giants
  • BCCI Centre of Excellence
  • Gujarat Giants
  • Gulf Giants
  • Desert Vipers
  • Johnson & Johnson

In their own words

The people behind the performance.

Personal perspectives on mental fitness, cricket and working with Sanj.

Vihaan Malhotra

“It’s been very helpful throughout 2025 and 2026 to work on the mental part of my game. It’s been pretty nice to have a person like him to talk to.”

Andries Gous
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Andries Gous

“I don’t think I would be where I am if it wasn’t for Sanj. It’s changed the way I think about cricket, it’s changed the way I think about life.

I think every person who plays on the franchise circuit or international cricket is really good, it’s the mental space that makes the difference for everybody.”

Kashvee Gautam
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Kashvee Gautam

“His support was really helpful during my injury phase. It was really difficult for me to stay positive throughout and to have confidence in myself, he really believed in me and helped me to be a better version of myself.

He has helped me manage my stress, the pressure and emotions better.”

The people and teams behind the work.

  • Two cricket players on a field, one in batting gear and the other in casual sportswear, standing and talking.
  • Two male cricket players smiling and posing for a photo on a cricket field after a match, with one wearing a blue and orange uniform and the other in a light blue uniform, in a stadium at night.
  • Two smiling cricket players wearing reflective sunglasses and white jerseys with sponsorship logos, standing on a cricket field with trees, a building, and a floodlight in the background.
  • Two men shaking hands in an office space, both wearing casual shoes with bright yellow accents. One man is holding a book titled 'How to Be a Well Being'. The office has a gray carpet, chairs, and a desk with items including a water bottle, tissue box, and papers.
  • Two men smiling and standing side by side in front of a glass window, wearing colorful t-shirts with the word "Happy" and a smiley face printed on them.
  • Two men in athletic sportswear with team logos and texts are standing near a vehicle, engaged in a conversation. They are surrounded by police officers and security personnel in the background.
  • Cricket players warming up on a grassy field, wearing colorful uniforms and caps, with trees and buildings in the background.
  • Two smiling men taking a selfie at a cricket stadium after a match. One man is wearing a purple cricket jersey with yellow and white accents, and the other is wearing a maroon jersey with green and yellow accents and a logo that says "Lucknow Super Giants" and "Greenply".
  • Three men in orange uniforms with sponsor logos taking a selfie at a cricket stadium. Two of them are making peace signs, and one is giving a thumbs-up. Behind them, there are spectators and officials in purple and blue uniforms, with the sign 'DP World ILT20 2023' visible.
  • Two men dressed in pink sports jerseys with logos, smiling and posing for a photo indoors, one has his hand on the other's shoulder, in a hotel or conference setting.
  • Two male cricket players standing on a cricket field at night, smiling and posing for a photo after a match, with other players in the background.

How we can work together.

  • Two men smiling, one older with gray hair and the other younger with dark hair, standing indoors. Both are wearing white and yellow T-shirts with the word "Happy" and a smiley face printed on them.

    Coaching

    Explore your mental fitness through a personalised assessment or ongoing coaching, developing practical skills for confidence, focus and emotional regulation in the moments that matter most to you.

  • Two cricket players, one with tattoos and a beard, and the other with dark curly hair, dressed in blue and white uniforms, are preparing to board a bus, with security personnel and other individuals in the background.

    Sport

    Mental performance support for cricketers and teams, shaped around preparation, competition and recovery, with practical guidance that responds to the demands of each athlete and their sporting environment.

  • A classroom with students listening to a speaker in front of a presentation screen that reads "Purpose-driven Entrepreneurship" and features a logo of a sports team called Vipers. The classroom has colorful posters on the walls and blue chairs.

    Education

    Engaging workshops and talks for schools, universities and businesses, exploring mental fitness, wellbeing and performance through ideas, reflection and stories tailored to your audience and goals.

MEET SANJ

Blessed to work with brilliant humans.

I work with athletes, students and corporate professionals to develop the mental skills that matter under pressure: clarity, confidence and emotional regulation.

My work is practical, human-centred and built around the belief that sustainable performance starts with the person behind it.

Before taking the leap to pursue a career in education, I used my Accounting and Financial Management degree from Loughborough University to work in corporate finance at Accenture UK (London, Edinburgh and Milton Keynes) and Deloitte Middle East (Dubai).

I am undertaking a Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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Organisations I’ve worked with

Across sport, education
and business.

WHAT IS MENTAL FITNESS?

Train your mind.
Support your performance.

Mental fitness is the ability to stay clear, confident and emotionally firm when performance matters most. It includes how you prepare, respond to pressure and recover—shaping how you perform and how consistently you do it.

Prepare

Respond

Recover

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Learn how to perform to your highest level, on a more consistent basis.

Explore how we can work together to strengthen mental fitness, support your performance and bring fresh perspectives to your team or organisation.

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