For Henry it all boils down to one single moment. After only two weeks working in professional New Zealand rugby, Henry noticed that her felt a deeper sense of belonging to the team and community than anywhere he had worked or lived in over the past 24 years. Was this one of the ‘secrets’ underpinning the mythical New Zealand All Blacks, he thought? Needless to say, this kick-started his journey to uncover the universal principles underpinning the world’s best teams. Since then, Henry has led departments in some of the most successful teams and cultures in the world.
He has helped achieve record-low injuries within professional New Zealand rugby, created and led a pioneering culture change program within UK Special Forces, and had unforgettable, life-defining experiences.
He has also built a network of world-class teams. Sharing blueprints and strategies with leaders from the All Blacks, UK Special Forces, Red Bull, Cirque Du Soleil, England Football, Team GB, and the US Navy Seals to name a few. He has worked with world-record setting mountaineers, 1st place transatlantic rowers, and pioneering deep-sea startups.
Yet, his experiences aren’t everyone’s reality. Statistics reveal only 1 in 10 employees feel engaged, and a third of new hires quit within 90 days. Having been tasked with leading a department at the age of 24, he is one of the 82% of leaders who received no prior training. He understands how challenging leadership can be. With 70% of companies perceiving leadership gaps to be their biggest concern.
With unprecedented competition for talent, changing generational expectations, economic instability, and remote work the new norm, building a high-performing organisation has never been harder.
By simplifying and sharing the universal principles underpinning the world’s best teams, he helps business leaders build industry-leading teams and culture. Why? So companies can experience life-changing moments, like his.
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
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Henry Cheetham 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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Henry Cheetham's official speaker topics are listed below:
- 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
- 2023 - Podcast Host, Elite Team Talks: Launched a podcast sharing insights and strategies from his network of world-class teams, across a range of industries.
- 2022 - Founder, Elite Team Scalers: Leads a company focused on building resilient teams and cultures that attract, develop and retain top talent.
- 2020 –UK Special Forces: Created and led a pioneering culture change program, significantly impacting operational availability and performance.
- 2018 - Professional New Zealand Rugby: As a Strength & Conditioning Coach, helped achieve record-low injury rates.
- 2015 - Completed Master’s degree at the University of Edinburgh: Laid the groundwork for his career in high performance.
