Christian Ytterbøl

Christian Ytterbøl is an experienced leader and human development specialist with a background in military leadership roles, specializing in training and operations in both domestic and international settings.

With a focus on selection optimization and advanced training design, Christian has honed his skills in preparing individuals for demanding and high-risk decision-making situations.

Combining practical experience from the military with academic pursuits, he emphasizes a holistic approach to development encompassing past, present, and future considerations, highlighting the importance of existential health and self-efficacy for optimal performance.

Currently pursuing a PhD in human performance science and serving as a Leadership Development Trainer and KS at the Norwegian Defence University College (FHS), Christian's work bridges the gap between research and practice in enhancing human performance in challenging environments.

His expertise in performance psychology covers cognition, perception, behavior, emotions, and motor skills at both the individual and group levels, underlining his commitment to integrating research findings into practical applications.