Episode Guest
Guy Kinnings is the CEO of the European Tour Group (DP World Tour), formerly Deputy CEO and Ryder Cup Director, with a three-decade career in golf leadership, including senior roles at IMG managing global golf operations and elite players. He played a key role in the PGA Tour strategic alliance and the successful 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.
Episode Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Starting out in sport through law
2:11 The Mark McCormack story
3:44 Advice to young Guy
5:04 Why patience is a superpower
7:28 Balancing ambition with growth
9:40 Did Guy plan to be a CEO?
12:14 Overcoming imposter syndrome
14:32 How to gracefully pursue opportunity
16:22 Building confidence in your capability
18:00 Knowing your role as a leader
19:31 The power of asking questions
20:48 Key lessons from Guy’s first year as CEO
22:46 Delegating to empower your team
25:01 Balancing work and family in a global sport
27:33 Making golf more inclusive and modern
31:49 Career advice for aspiring golfers
34:10 Careers in sport beyond playing
37:03 Why diversity matters in golf
38:40 Guy's invisible keys to success
41:02 Career-defining principles
44:05 The power of honest self-assessment
46:50 Guy's duvet flip motivation
50:47 Closing thoughts and appreciation
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