Henry Cheetham is an esteemed keynote speaker, renowned for his ability to help young leaders thrive in high-pressure environments while maintaining a high quality of life. With a diverse background in New Zealand Rugby and the UK Special Forces, Henry's most notable achievements include spearheading pioneering cultural changes, that have been featured in MBA programmes as case studies for excellence in leadership and team performance.
Henry's early career is marked by his rapid ascent into leadership roles within high-performance cultures. Henry has received numerous accolades for his contributions. He played a pivotal role in achieving record-low injury rates in professional rugby and was instrumental in creating a groundbreaking human performance programme within the UK Special Forces. His work has garnered recognition from elite organisations such as the All Blacks, Red Bull, and the US Navy SEALs, solidifying his reputation as a leader in human performance and organisational culture. His career background and continuous self-improvement efforts have been instrumental in developing his leadership methodologies.
In 2023, Henry became the Founder and Host of Elite Team Talks, a podcast that equips leaders with the strategies and blueprints of the world's best teams, enabling them to build their own high-performing teams. This podcast features a diverse array of thought leaders, from World Cup-winning coaches and special forces commanders to pioneering CEOs and industry-leading experts. Subsequently, he founded Elite Team Scalers in January 2023, where he serves as CEO. This venture focuses on rapidly hiring the right people, building resilient teams, and maintaining a great culture, turning these principles into a competitive advantage for scale-ups.
In June 2024, Henry began a new chapter as the Founder and Coach of his self-titled coaching practice, aimed at young leaders in high-pressure environments. His programme addresses the challenges faced by young leaders, especially those with little to no prior training, guiding them to become the leaders their future depends on.
Hiring Henry Cheetham as a speaker offers organisations valuable insights into building high-performing teams and fostering a positive organisational culture. His speaking topics include selecting the right people, creating a sense of belonging, building success-oriented environments, and fostering resilience and adaptability. In today's competitive landscape, Henry's expertise is particularly relevant as companies strive to attract and retain talent, navigate economic instability, and manage remote teams.
How to hire Henry Cheetham
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Henry Cheetham's Official Speaker Topics Include:
- From Brecon To Boardrooms: A Special Forces Approach To Hiring The Right People
- Belonging: How The World’s Best Teams Attract & Retain The Best Talent
- Culture: How To Build An Environment That Breeds High Performance
- Campfires, Cages & CEOs: How To Inspire And Align Everyone To Your Mission
- No Plan Survives First Contact: Creating Resilient, Agile Teams That Thrive Under Pressure
- Innovate: How The World’s Best Teams Leverage The Only Sustainable Competitive Advantage
OFFICIAL FEEDBACK FROM IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL EVENTS
FEEDBACK FROM IN-PERSON EVENTS:
“As a company with a diverse range of talents and backgrounds, it was crucial for us to invest in our most valuable resource to fulfil our mission - our people. Henry swiftly assessed our unique requirements & crafted a tailored human performance package that demonstrated a deep understanding of our company’s needs and the necessity to optimise the potential of every team member. He has played a pivotal role in elevating our company to new heights and I wholeheartedly recommend Henry and Elite Human Solutions to any organisation seeking transformative and tailored solutions for their people and culture.” - Elite Training & Performance Director, DEEP
“Through Henry’s unrelenting pursuit of excellence and his ability to adapt his approach depending on his client’s needs, Henry enables individuals and teams to excel. He brings his vast experience and empathetic personality to problem sets which may be considered too hard or unachievable by other practitioners and most importantly delivers successful, tangible outcomes. It has been a privilege to experience this first hand and our organisation has undoubtedly benefitted hugely from Henry’s input." - UK Special Forces
"Through Henry’s diverse experience across human performance, he has developed a wealth of knowledge on how to support individuals and teams to push beyond what they perceive themselves to be capable of. Henry creates excellent environments for personal exploration and self-discovery, utilising impactful methodologies to help teams unlock their full potential.” - Head of High Performance, Red Bull
“For over four years Henry worked at the forefront of elite military performance and played a key role in establishing a unique, novel human performance programme. Highly professional, engaging and knowledgeable, Henry’s work enabled the unit to better meet the extreme demands of operating across the globe, often in the harshest and most austere of environments” -Elite Special Forces Unit
- 2024 - Founder and Coach, Elite Team Scalers: Leads a company focused on building resilient teams and cultures that attract and retain top talent.
- 2023 - Podcast Host, Elite Team Talks: Launched a podcast sharing insights and strategies from top-performing teams worldwide.
- 2022 - Founder, Elite Human Solutions: Offers tailored human performance packages to enhance team performance and culture within organizations.
- 2020 - Director of Human Performance, UK Special Forces: Created and led a pioneering culture change program significantly impacting operational effectiveness and team cohesion.
- 2018 - Professional Rugby, New Zealand: As a Strength & Conditioning Coach, helped achieve record-low injury rates and enhanced team performance.
- 2015 - Completed Master’s degree at the University of Edinburgh: Laid the groundwork for his career in team performance and leadership development.
