Why Sport Holds the Key to Unlocking Your Career Potential

What if the key to stepping into leadership, smashing through barriers, and building the career you’ve always wanted lies not in another course or conference—but in the mindset of sport?

It’s something Lisa Strutt and I have seen time and time again over our decades of coaching. Between us, we’ve spent 20 years each coaching business leaders, helping them navigate the pressures of leadership, manage their energy, and achieve extraordinary results.

But over the past 7 years, we’ve been working together through Reboot, coaching sports leaders too—and that’s when the magic started to happen.

We began to see how the lessons from sport, combined with the strategies from business, could create a powerful shift in how people show up as leaders.

That’s why we created Impact Players.

This isn’t just another leadership event. It’s where sport and business collide to inspire, energise, and elevate YOU.

Why Sport? Why Now?

Sport is about so much more than physical performance. It’s a mindset. It’s resilience. It’s showing up when everything’s on the line and giving your all—even when self-doubt creeps in.

And those lessons? They’re exactly what ambitious leaders need in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world.

?? Resilience under pressure Athletes learn to bounce back stronger after every setback. Imagine applying that same mindset to your career—where challenges aren’t roadblocks but opportunities to grow and improve.

?? Unshakable confidence When athletes step onto the field or the court, they own their space. That kind of confidence can translate to the boardroom, helping you step into leadership roles with authority and self-belief.

?? Teamwork that works In sport, every player has a role. They understand their strengths, trust their teammates, and work together to achieve their goals. It’s a lesson every team, workplace, or organisation can learn from.

?? Mental fitness for the long game Success isn’t just physical; it’s mental. Athletes know how to stay focused, calm, and strategic under pressure—qualities that are essential for any leader navigating big decisions or high-stakes challenges.

This is the power of sport. And when you combine it with the strategies of business, the results can be transformative.

Why Impact Players? Why Us?

Lisa and I are on a mission to get more women into decision-making roles—in business, in sport, and beyond.

We’ve worked with countless brilliant, ambitious women who know they’re capable of more but feel stuck, under-recognised, or unsure how to move forward. And we’ve seen the same patterns again and again:

• Women doubting their abilities, even when they’re overqualified.
• Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer weight of their responsibilities.
• Struggling to find the confidence to step up and own their space.

The truth is, leadership isn’t about being perfect or knowing all the answers. It’s about having the mindset, resilience, and support to take bold action—and that’s what Impact Players is here to give you.

This isn’t just another event to tick off your professional development list. It’s a space for:

• Big conversations about what it really takes to lead and thrive.
• Practical tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
• Real connections with people who will champion your success.

What to Expect at Impact Players

Let’s be honest: a lot of conferences feel like a waste of time. You sit around listening to people talk, trying to make small talk during coffee breaks, and leave wondering why you bothered.

That’s NOT what Impact Players is about.

Here’s what you can expect instead:

? Arrive alone, leave with friends We know how daunting it can feel to walk into a room full of strangers. That’s why we’ve designed this event to be warm, welcoming, and full of real, meaningful conversations.

? No small talk, just BIG talk This is a space for ambitious, open-minded leaders who want to think bigger, do better, and make a real impact. You’ll leave inspired, energised, and ready to take action.

? Learn from the best You’ll hear from inspiring leaders in sport and business, sharing the lessons and strategies that helped them achieve success—and how you can apply them to your own career.

? Interactive, dynamic sessions Forget sitting still for hours on end. You’ll be actively engaged throughout the day, whether it’s in workshops, discussions, or energising breaks.

Why Should You Be There?

This event isn’t just for sports fans or business leaders—it’s for anyone who’s ready to level up in their career.

Whether you’re climbing the ladder in business, making waves in sport, or somewhere in between, Impact Players is here to help you:

• Build unshakable confidence.
• Develop practical strategies to achieve more with less stress.
• Connect with like-minded leaders who will champion your success.

This isn’t just an event—it’s a career game-changer.

Join Us!

If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more but don’t know how to make it happen, Impact Players is the place to start.

?? Sign up for the waitlist today to:

• Be the first to hear event details.
• Enter the draw to win a free ticket!

This is your moment to step up.

Will you take it?