Inspire Breakfast - High Performing organisations

Lessons from Sport and Business with Simon Wickham

What do high-performing organisations consistently get right?
Join Simon Wickham CEO Rowing NZ, for a practical and thought-provoking  session exploring the leadership, culture, and performance disciplines that drive success across both elite sport and business.
Drawing on experience leading within rowing and yachting, involvement with High Performance Sport New Zealand, Olympic team selection, and world-class leadership programmes, Simon will share insights from environments where performance, resilience, and execution matter deeply.
Topics include:

• Building high-performance cultures
• Leadership under pressure
• Clarity, accountability, and alignment
• Creating resilient teams
• Lessons from elite sport relevant to SMEs and business leaders

This is a genuine opportunity to hear from an experienced leader wanting to give back to the business community through practical insight and real-world experience — not a consultancy pitch.
Designed for business owners, leaders, and teams navigating growth, change, and performance challenges, this session will combine presentation, discussion, and audience Q&A in a relaxed and engaging format.
A valuable session for anyone wanting to build stronger teams, sharper leadership, and more sustainable performance.