In this episode of The Transformation Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Graham Abbey, Chief Executive of Farley Performance, to explore the powerful lessons businesses can learn from the world of sports. Drawing on his diverse career in engineering, HR, and consulting, Graeme shares fascinating insights into how Bath Rugby’s transformation journey offers a blueprint for organisational success.
🚀 Key Takeaways:
- Discover how sports ecosystems can teach us about leadership, culture, and meaningful change.
- Learn why transformation starts with shifting mindsets and storytelling within organisations.
- Uncover the critical role of feedback and personal accountability in driving peak performance.
Whether you’re a leader, a team player, or just passionate about growth, this episode will inspire you to think differently about transformation and how to create a thriving organisation.
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About Tony Lockwood After a 25-year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020. Its core focus is to help members stand out from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities. www.thetransformationleadershub.com
Tony's 'day job' is as a Principal Consultant with FSP Consulting Services (FSP), a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real-world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery. www.fsp.co
Tony can be contacted by email at tony.lockwood@.fsp.co
About Graham Abbey Graham is a dedicated leader in helping organisations navigate complexity and achieve lasting performance improvements. As Chief Executive of Farleigh Performance, Graham works to empower organisations by addressing challenges with a unique blend of strategy, execution, and purpose.
By focusing on "the what, the how, and the why," Farleigh Performance not only solves problems and seizes opportunities but also enhances capability and motivation, fostering a culture where organisations learn to learn. With a background spanning corporate HR, over 15 years in consulting, and roles in academia, Graham’s approach integrates cutting-edge research, insights from professional sports, and collaborative learning.
Graham’s career has been shaped by a passion for practical and philosophical aspects of organisational transformation. His journey reflects a relentless drive to help leaders and organisations thrive in a complex, ever-changing world.
Contact Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-abbey-39190b4/
Transformation Leaders Body of Knowledge (TLBoK) Tony is delighted to launch the first edition of the TLBoK, a definitive resource created for transformation leaders by transformation leaders, providing a comprehensive exploration of strategies, methodologies and insights that have redefined successful organisational change and transformation.
Available in all leading bookstores or via the #TLH website - https://thetransformationleadershub.com
About #TLH The Transformation Leaders Hub is a truly global peer-to-peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com
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