Lee Chambers (psychologist)
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| Born | May 22, 1985 Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom | ||||||
| Nationality | British | ||||||
| Alma mater | University of Surrey Manchester Metropolitan University | ||||||
| Occupation | Psychologist, entrepreneur and radio host | ||||||
| Relatives | Dwain Chambers (cousin) | ||||||
| Awards | Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2011) | ||||||
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| Fields | Psychology | ||||||
| Institutions | Lancaster University | ||||||
| Influences | Martin Seligman, Barbara Fredrickson, and Mihaly Csikszentmihaly | ||||||
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| Website | leechambers.org | ||||||
Lee Chambers (born 22 May 1985[1]) is a British psychologist,[2] entrepreneur and radio host.[3] Chambers has been interviewed by Vogue,[4] The Guardian,[5] and Newsweek,[6] and is known for analyzing the psychological aspects of color and workplaces.[7] He was born in Bolton, United Kingdom, and is the founder of PhenomGames[8] and Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing.
Education[]
Chambers holds a BSc in International Business Psychology[9] and an MSc in Environmental Psychology from the University of Surrey.[10]
Career[]
Chambers founded the video game company PhenomGames in 2008. He has worked as a performance psychologist for elite sports clubs, including Manchester City F.C and Everton F.C.[11][12][13] In 2020, he sold PhenomGames to Dangaard.[14] His research interests are Well-being and Color psychology.
Lee Chambers is the founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing,[15] a company that delivers mental wellbeing initiatives to other organizations.[16] Chambers is part of the Oppo Color Counsel, alongside actress Amy Jackson.[17][18][19]
Chambers is the host of the Self Aware Entrepreneur Show and was voted in the Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs Under 50 in 2020 alongside Nitin Passi, Eric Yuan and Rangan Chatterjee.[20] He has also been recognized for his entrepreneurial journey by Startups.co.uk with Anne Boden, Ben Francis and Steven Bartlett.[21] In 2020, Chambers was nominated for the Lancashire Business View awards.[22]
Recognitions[]
- Top 50 BAME Entrepreneur Under 50 of 2020.[23]
- UK Enterprise Awards Organisational Psychologist of the Year 2021.[24][25]
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2011)[26]
See also[]
- Positive Psychology
References[]
- ^ "Lee Chambers". scholar.google.com.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Will people be rushing back to the gym?". BBC News. 2020-07-23.
- ^ ""I've got a back-up plan in case I don't qualify for the self-employed funding"". The Times.
- ^ Valenti, Lauren. "How to Cope With Lockdown Fatigue This Winter". Vogue.
- ^ "'I took my ventilator camping in the Sahara': how to enjoy life with a long-term illness". The Guardian. 2020-12-17.
- ^ ""I was in a wheelchair, now I'm walking and coaching a disability soccer team"". Newsweek. 2020-06-16.
- ^ "Mental health coach and entrepreneur nominated for national business diversity award". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ^ "'I want to show how great Bolton is': Entrepreneur brings his wellbeing firm home". The Bolton News.
- ^ Kelliher, Eve (2021-01-22). "Wonder walls: Boost your home and your mood with colour". Irish Examiner.
- ^ "What is COVID-19 anxiety syndrome?". Medical News Today. 2021-05-07.
- ^ Medlicott, Lauren Crosby (12 July 2021). "Even in defeat Gareth Southgate's squad still brought football home". Metro.
- ^ Prior, Harriet. "Having no fans might decide who wins the Premier League". British GQ.
- ^ "From the 2008 financial crash to losing this ability to walk, this Bolton entrepreneur shares his story". The Bolton News.
- ^ "PhenomGames Company Profile: Acquisition & Investors | PitchBook". pitchbook.com.
- ^ Baker, Hannah; Finch, Hannah (2020-11-19). "The black entrepreneurs under 35 you should know about". Business Live.
- ^ "Preston-based life coach says crippling arthritis left him unable to walk at age 29". Lancashire Evening Post.
- ^ "Colour Counsel". oppostore.co.uk.
- ^ "Bolton entrepreneur joins panel of wellbeing experts". This Is Lancashire.
- ^ "From the 2008 financial crash to losing this ability to walk, this Bolton entrepreneur shares his story". The Bolton News.
- ^ "Covid vaccine scams: What should you look out for?". ITV News. 2021-02-02.
- ^ "Five great businesses born in hospitality venues". Startups.co.uk. 2020-11-16.
- ^ "Blackburn entrepreneur nominated for two business awards". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ^ "Lee Chambers named in Top 50 BAME Entrepreneurs Under 50". Lancashire Business View. 2020-10-29.
- ^ "Preston entrepreneur nominated for the UK's largest Diversity Awards". www.lep.co.uk.
- ^ "Entrepreneur and psychologist scoops national business award". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ^ "Double win for Preston health and wellbeing company". www.lep.co.uk.
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