John Buchanan

The ABs talk about the ‘the last man out cleans the sheds’. In Good to Great, Jim Collins talks about great teams have a culture of freedom and responsibility but within a defined framework. Simon Sinek views strong leadership as vital element to teams being successful. Military, business and political leaders that head successful organisations see shared values, accountability, teamwork and a ‘never say die’ attitude as trademarks in their teams.

John draws from each of these cases and insights to winning or peak performance teams, and adds his wealth of experience in leading peak performance to the teams he has coached and businesses with which he has consulted.

Key Takeaways include:

• How to inspire through vision and related peak performance strategy.

• Leadership culture – what does it really mean.

• Developing a Learning environment including growth mindset for your people.

• Selecting and developing the right people to chase the vision.

• Understand what Success looks like, how to measure and celebrate it.

Each of us face our challenges every day. Some we meet and defeat. Others seem to be impossible. It is often said, the true measure of someone is not how many times you have been knocked down, but that you keep getting back up to go again.

So how do you become resilient? How do you have a mindset that is half-full rather than half-empty? How do you believe in yourself when others doubt your abilities and capabilities?

It is all about reflecting upon your successes – no matter how small.

John has had the opportunity to look at very successful people in sport and business at close range. He is also a father and grandfather which provides him further insights into what it takes to be mentally tough to deal with what life serves you.

Not only will you be energised by this talk, but you will also walk away with immediate applications like:

• Understanding the athlete’s mindset and how it can work for you.

• Being your own best coach.

• Dealing with obstacles, hurdles, the unplanned.

John has been fortunate to have been around many wonderful leaders, corporately, in sport, in education and in society. He has also been fortunate to be in positions of leadership himself – to walk similar paths to those whom have inspired him.

John has also been very fortunate with a good education and a wonderful family to support him.

But like all leaders, his career and career dreams have rarely gone to plan.

There have been many surprises, pitfalls and events outside his control that have conspired against him. Yet the journey he has taken has enriched his life and understanding of what leadership and leading is.

While being entertained by the presentation, the audience will also be learning about:

• Clearly defining how you lead, your leadership and coaching philosophy.

• People management in keeping morale high, dealing with the big egos and mavericks.

• How to lead for peak performance and remain on top.