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World Cup coach & leadership expert

Clive Woodward

Transform leadership performance with Sir Clive Woodward, speaker and World Cup-winning coach. Clive works with organisations to develop high-performing teams and winning strategies, delivering impactful insights for clients including HSBC, Sainsbury's and Accenture.

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Clive Woodward

Speaker Biography

Key topics about

  • Led England to 2003 Rugby World Cup victory
  • Director of Sport for Team GB, contributing to London 2012 success
  • Renowned motivational and keynote speaker
Sir Clive Woodward is the World Cup-winning Head Coach who led England's rugby players to glory in the 2003 World Cup in Australia. As a former England International and British & Irish Lion, Clive's tenure as Head Coach saw England rise from 6th in the world to the number one ranked team. Under his guidance, England won every trophy available to an England team. In 2006, Clive joined the British Olympic Association and was Team GB's Director of Sport. In this role, he worked closely with key stakeholders in British Sport to support national coaches and athletes at the Beijing and Vancouver Olympics. Clive's leadership also contributed to Team GB's most successful Olympic Games in the modern era, which occurred in London in 2012. Clive is renowned for his charismatic and engaging speaking style. His keynotes are carefully crafted to inspire, motivate, and challenge audiences. Drawing on his experiences as a businessman, athlete, and coach, Clive blends practical tools with inspiring insights. He has delivered thought-provoking and entertaining speeches at various prestigious events, including Heineken, HSBC, Jaguar, M&S, Sainsbury's, Royal Bank Scotland, and Accenture.

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Topics, Sessions and Talks

Winning Culture
Focused on “creating an environment so good that everyone wants to be a part of and nobody ever wants to leave,” Clive Woodward’s talk on creating a Winning Culture encapsulates the collaborative leadership model Clive successfully applied to the World Cup winning England rugby team and Team GB at London 2012.
Relentless Learning
Having worked with champion teams and individuals in sport and business over the last 2 decades Clive has identified that the ability to learn and take on new skills is a key characteristic of any Champion individual. In this talk on “Relentless Learning” Clive will explain the importance of learning and collaboration in high performance and describe how he coaches teams and individuals to learn better together everyday.
Tackling Change
Clive Woodward's reputation as an innovative leader is driven by his determined approach to challenge the traditional school of thought and find new, different ways of operating, and this has never been more important in today’s ever-changing corporate world. In his talk on “Tackling Change,” Clive will highlight why it is important to embrace change and illustrate how creating a culture of relentless learning can help teams and organisations adapt and succeed.

Why We Recommend Booking Sir Clive

Booking Sir Clive Woodward as a speaker offers your team or business the unique opportunity to learn from a World Cup-winning coach who transformed England's rugby team into world champions. His proven track record in enhancing team performance and achieving success in sports and business environments provides actionable insights and inspiration.

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Clive Woodward specialises in discussing rugby coaching, sports leadership, team-building and more.
What is Clive Woodward's speaking style like?
Sir Clive delivers engaging, well-pitched presentations that resonate with audiences. He connects personally, inspires, and ensures content aligns with event themes, leaving a memorable and positive impression.
Does Clive Woodward offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Clive Woodward offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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