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.
How to hire Dean Leak
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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
- 2023 - Developed and implemented a high-performance culture advisory for various corporate clients, including Fortune 100 companies
- 2021 - Created and delivered innovative workshops on topics such as The Connected Team, The Connected Leader, and Building Emotional Fitness
- 2020 - Launched creative recruitment strategies and business plans presented to governments
- 2019 - Took on a senior leadership role at British Shooting, developing and leading successful performance programs
- 2018 - Became a mindset coach and consultant, helping world-leading athletes and senior teams to deliver sustainable systems and programs
- 2017 - Joined British Canoeing in a senior leadership role, focusing on elite performance strategies
- 2016 - Appointed to a leadership position at Great Britain Taekwondo
- 2015 - Started working with Olympic and Paralympic athletes under the guidance of Professor Steve Peters
