Sir Clive Woodward

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Former England Rugby Player and World Cup Winning Coach

About Sir Clive Woodward

Sir Clive Woodward is an internationally respected keynote speaker and former England Rugby Head Coach who led his team to an unforgettable Rugby World Cup victory in 2003. Known for his innovative approach to leadership, preparation, and team culture, he has inspired audiences around the world in both sport and business.

Born in 1956, Sir Clive began his career as an England international rugby player before moving into coaching. His leadership style transformed the England team, combining meticulous planning with forward-thinking strategies that drew heavily on business principles.

Today, event organisers book Sir Clive Woodward as a guest speaker and conference keynote speaker to share his unique insights on achieving success under pressure and building winning teams in any environment.

Speaking Topics & Signature Programmes

Sir Clive’s talks are engaging, insightful, and full of lessons that can be applied in the workplace. His most popular programmes include:

• DNA of a Champion – A deep dive into the mindset and habits of high achievers, based on Sir Clive’s experience at the highest levels of international sport and business. Attendees discover how to stay focused, adapt under pressure, and deliver results when it matters most.
• Creating a Winning Culture – A team’s culture isn’t just a set of values on a wall — it’s the behaviours and attitudes that people live every day. Drawing on his ‘Teamship’ principles, Sir Clive explains how to create an environment where collaboration, trust, and high performance are the norm.

What Audiences Can Expect

Booking Sir Clive Woodward means bringing one of the UK’s most respected voices on leadership, teamwork, and high performance to your event. His presentations are high-energy, thought-provoking, and filled with lessons learned from the highest levels of international sport and business.

As a keynote speaker, Sir Clive blends powerful storytelling with practical advice. He draws on moments from the Rugby World Cup, his years as England Head Coach, and his work with global organisations to show how the principles behind sporting success can transform the way businesses perform.

Sir Clive’s style is engaging and often light-hearted, while still delivering real substance. Whether addressing thousands at a conference or speaking as a guest at a more intimate gathering, he makes every session feel relevant to the audience in the room.

Attendees leave with:

• Proven strategies for building high-performance teams using his renowned “Teamship” principles

• Practical tools for leading under pressure and making confident decisions when it matters most

• Fresh approaches to innovation and preparation that can be applied immediately in the workplace

• Motivation and clarity to set ambitious goals and achieve them

Ready to bring Sir Clive’s winning mindset to your audience?

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