Dean Leak is a high-performance culture and leadership coach renowned for his exceptional success. He has collaborated with Olympic sports teams, Fortune 100 companies, the British Government, and C-Suite executive leaders, fostering healthy, high-performing environments. Dean’s most significant achievement is his transformative work in building high-performance cultures.
Dean's journey began with a strong foundation in psychological skills coaching, supervised by the esteemed neuroscientist and psychiatrist Professor Steve Peters, known for ‘The Chimp Paradox.’ Under Peters' mentorship, Dean developed a robust understanding of mental fitness. He further enriched his expertise by working with leading UK special forces, hostage negotiators, and communication specialists. Dean also graduated from the prestigious UK Sports Leadership Programme, which solidified his credentials and paved the way for his future successes.
Dean's career is marked by numerous achievements and recognitions. He played pivotal roles in the strategic leadership and cultural direction of Great Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic Sport Programs. His innovative performance pathways for athletes and coaches have been instrumental in developing world-class talent. Dean's work with organisations like British Shooting and GB Taekwondo highlights his ability to blend sports science and practical leadership, earning him accolades and establishing him as a thought leader in high-performance environments.
Hiring Dean Leak as a keynote speaker offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned expert in high-performance culture. His engaging presentations cover essential topics such as team culture, human-centred leadership, imposter syndrome, empathy, emotional fitness, and growth and development. Dean's unique ability to translate complex psychological concepts into actionable strategies makes his sessions impactful. His expertise helps organisations build resilient, collaborative, and high-performing teams, addressing critical aspects of personal and organisational success. Dean’s compelling storytelling and evidence-based approaches inspire and empower audiences, making his contributions invaluable in today’s competitive landscape.
Hear Dean Leak talking about how leaders can inspire a high performance culture in the workplace.
How to hire Dean Leak
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Dean Leak for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Dean Leak's offical speaking topics are listed below:
- Team Culture
- Human-Centred Leadership
- Imposter Syndrome
- Empathy
- Emotional Fitness
- Growth and Development
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Worked really well and completed the conference perfectly, he gave our teams lots to think about" - English Provender Company
- 2022 - Delivered Leadership, Culture & Team Performance Programmes for the UK Civil Service
- 2020 - Founder & Performance Director of Dualitos Consulting
- 2020 - Associate of CPD Leadership Consultants
- 2015 - Talent Pathway Manager for British Shooting
- 2011 - National Talent Development Manager for GB Taekwondo
- 2009 - Talent Project Lead for GB Taekwondo
- 2009 - Mental Skills Coach for Chimp Management Ltd
