Janko believes that every individual has boundless potential to reach and exceed their personal and professional goals. That fundamental belief is what drives his work as the Chief Performance Psychologist and Managing Director of Human Interest – an award-winning talent management consulting firm. There he applies his skills as an Industrial and Organisational Psychologist to consult and facilitate growth and change across the globe. His expertise lies in designing and executing people-oriented solutions, where he has enabled over 70 global organisations to amplify their impact and effectiveness by crafting solutions that allow teams and individuals to realise their best selves. He is a respected thought leader on team dynamics and is a regular invitee to be a guest lecturer at Universities and a guest on podcast recordings.
In addition to his work with global organisations, he supports individual elite athletes and sports teams in their quest for excellence. His deep understanding of performance psychology and the mindset of top performers, honed over 15 years, has guided athletes to Olympic finals and teams to record-breaking achievements. His own experience as an athlete representing South Africa at various national levels has granted him an intimate understanding of the mindset of an elite performer, further informing his work as a psychologist and coach.
