Evidence-informed support for individuals, leaders and organisations to strengthen psychological performance, foster healthier workplaces and build more resilient teams.
Organisational Mental Health Researcher • Educator • Defence Forces Veteran
Dr Dan Fitzpatrick is an organisational mental health researcher, educator and Defence Forces veteran. His work focuses on organisational psychology, psychological performance, mental health, help-seeking, organisational culture, trust and institutional behaviour.
He is the founder of The Cognitive Gorilla and the developer of the Psychological Performance Architecture framework, helping individuals and organisations build greater self-awareness, make more deliberate decisions and strengthen psychological resilience.
Real-world courses delivered on-site or online across Ireland. Clear, hands-on, and aligned to workplace standards.
Support for healthier, more resilient workplaces through evidence-informed strategies and practical frameworks.
Tools and insights to enhance focus, decision-making and sustainable performance.
Helping leaders build trusted, psychologically informed and high-performing cultures.
Creating environments where people feel safe to speak, contribute and perform at their best.
Developing greater self-awareness, emotional regulation and resilience in challenging environments.
Translating research into practical learning for individuals, teams and organisations.
Reclaiming Authorship Over the Mind
The Cognitive Gorilla is a model that explores thought appraisal and emotional regulation to support greater self-awareness, more deliberate decision-making and stronger psychological resilience in everyday life and high-pressure environments.