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.
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.
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.
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.
This speech explores the inspiring journeys of athletes preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics. It focuses on their rigorous training, personal sacrifices, and the mental and physical resilience required to compete at the highest level, celebrating their dedication and the spirit of the Olympic Games.
