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2025 Agenda

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Wednesday 5 February 2025

Working Breakfasts

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Working Breakfasts

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10:00 – 10:15

Welcome to Country & Summit Action Planning

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10:00 – 10:15

Welcome to Country & Summit Action Planning

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We’ll set the scene for the day and take the time to outline a plan of action to make the most out of the learnings from day one of the Summit. Within the action planning portion of our Summit welcome, we will be benchmarking ourselves and our organisation around our current effectiveness on the different topics and aspects of performance we will be shining a spotlight on across the two days.

Before we engage in the first session of the day, there will be a short period of time to discuss some questions in small groups, focusing on:

  • Which of the topics you feel is your greatest strength?
  • Which of these did you make the most progress on in 2024?
  • Where you feel your biggest opportunity for improvement is?

10:15 – 10:45

Session 1: A Head and Heart Leadership: Mastering the Art of Modern Coaching

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10:15 – 10:45

Session 1: A Head and Heart Leadership: Mastering the Art of Modern Coaching

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  • This dynamic session delves into the key elements of Head and Heart Leadership, providing a comprehensive toolkit for modern coaching.
  • You’ll explore the critical balance between the Head (curiosity, wisdom, capability, and perspective) and the Heart (humility, self-awareness, courage, and empathy). Through live analysis of the Head and Heart Scale, participants will gain insight into how to integrate these powerful traits into their leadership style.
  • Real-world examples and case studies from various high-pressure environments, from military to broadcasting, will showcase how to lead with both intelligence, influence and emotional depth.

10:45 – 11:05

Session 2: Interactive Roundtable: Unlocking our Impact

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10:45 – 11:05

Session 2: Interactive Roundtable: Unlocking our Impact

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As a follow on from the previous sessions focused on evaluating modern day leadership, we will take the opportunity to reflect on our own leadership and seek to identify the gaps in our current approach and that of the suggestions for effective future leadership. Giving you the opportunity to unpack them with the peers around your table, around what others should expect from us, thus highlighting some clear areas for action we have as leaders.

11:35 – 12:05

Session 3: Family, Fuel and Gold Medals: Inside the The Coach-Athlete Bond

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11:35 – 12:05

Session 3: Family, Fuel and Gold Medals: Inside the The Coach-Athlete Bond

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This session offers an inside look at the extraordinary journey of an elite athlete shaped by a unique family-coach dynamic. Raised in a household of champions, this athlete’s story demonstrates how a strong familial bond can fuel a historic career in sports. Guided by parents who are both decorated athletes and skilled coaches, this athlete developed a balance of technical expertise, mental resilience, and emotional support that led to unparalleled achievements, including multiple world titles and Olympic gold medals.

Sport is inherently unpredictable, and a vital component of good performance planning is preparing for contingencies. Identifying different scenarios that could happen, and preparing a strategy for how to respond. Developing this skill increases confidence and resilience.

12:05 – 12:35

Session 4: Lessons from Palliative Care: Creating Environments of Care & Trust at Pace

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12:05 – 12:35

Session 4: Lessons from Palliative Care: Creating Environments of Care & Trust at Pace

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This session will explore the profound impact of palliative care principles and how they can enhance leadership in performance environments. With a focus on creating environments where individuals feel valued and heard, the session will highlight unique tools for delivering sensitive messages and fostering. Drawing from extensive experience in palliative care, including leadership in clinical research and training, the session will offer practical insights on how these core tenets can transform not only professional roles but also the way we connect and lead in everyday life.

12:35 – 14:05

Lunchtime Masterclasses

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12:35 – 14:05

Lunchtime Masterclasses

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14:05 – 14:15

Skills Session: Your Future Trend

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14:05 – 14:15

Skills Session: Your Future Trend

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14:15 – 14:45

Session 5: Mapping the Future: Behind the Scenes

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14:15 – 14:45

Session 5: Mapping the Future: Behind the Scenes

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As we navigate today’s challenges, we’re all focused on planning for the future of work and how we can adapt to and embrace the innovations shaping our environments. Drawing on research from the Future of Work Institute, which applies psychological insights to understand how team structures and cultures influence motivation and performance, this session will explore the psychological drivers behind different types of teams. We’ll examine how elements like task design, rewards, and coaching practices impact engagement and resilience. By understanding the psychology of motivation, we’ll uncover what truly drives human potential and how to harness it for sustained growth and development.

15:15 – 16:00

Session 6: Braintrust: Exploring the Contemporary Trends in High Performance

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15:15 – 16:00

Session 6: Braintrust: Exploring the Contemporary Trends in High Performance

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Remember the Future Trends Survey you were part of? This is your opportunity to get the firsthand insights and kickstart 2025 with purpose. In this interactive session, we’ll explore 10 key themes from the newly released report, giving you the chance to engage in dynamic discussions and share experiences with your Performance Institute peers. We hope this helps shape the future together and driving real change in our teams across the network. A perfect way to end the day, before heading into drinks.

  • What were your key insights from the session?
  • How have you improved your approach to talent development over the last couple of years? What have you learned about what works?
  • Where do you see the biggest opportunities for improvement moving forward?

16:00 – 17:30

Connection Time: Drinks at the Glasshouse

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16:00 – 17:30

Connection Time: Drinks at the Glasshouse

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We’ll finish the day with some drinks, giving you the opportunity to connect and reconnect with peers and friends at the end of the afternoon and into the evening for those of you who wish to stick around.

We’ll be heading to Hopscotch Melbourne after, where we would welcome you to continue your evening with us.

Thursday 6 February 2025

Working Breakfasts

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Working Breakfasts

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09:45 – 10:00

Welcome Back

09:45 – 10:00

Welcome Back

10:00 – 10:45

Session 1: Players at the Pulse: An Athlete Perspective on Leading from Within

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10:00 – 10:45

Session 1: Players at the Pulse: An Athlete Perspective on Leading from Within

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Step into a powerful one-on-one conversation where athletes take the lead in shaping their team’s culture. In this dynamic interview between two players, discover how values are defined, behaviours are driven, and leadership is forged from within. This is more than a dialogue—it’s a transformative moment to reflect, challenge, and inspire. How can your athletes empower each other to set the tone, take ownership, and create a ripple effect that strengthens the entire team?

10:45 – 11:00

Session 2: Q&A Captain Debrief

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10:45 – 11:00

Session 2: Q&A Captain Debrief

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11:30 – 12:15

Session 3: Powering Potential: Unlocking the Learnings and Lessons from Parasport Design

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11:30 – 12:15

Session 3: Powering Potential: Unlocking the Learnings and Lessons from Parasport Design

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Parasport has redefined talent development through innovation, inclusivity, and leading research. This session uncovers the powerful design principles that have shaped world-class athletes, from adaptive coaching to breakthrough support systems. Drawing from talent development in Paralympic Sport, we’ll discover pioneering takes around how adaptive systems and actionable strategies can unlock untapped potential and amplify excellence, making design in any environment a powerful performance driver.

12:30 – 14:00

Lunchtime Masterclasses

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12:30 – 14:00

Lunchtime Masterclasses

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14:00 – 14:30

Session 4: Rest, Resilience, and Relationships: Wellbeing Reloaded

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14:00 – 14:30

Session 4: Rest, Resilience, and Relationships: Wellbeing Reloaded

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This session delves into three powerful dimensions of wellbeing, each essential for enhancing performance and resilience in any environment. We’ll explore Biological Wellbeing, from sleep and recovery to mastering energy management through your natural rhythms. Dive into Psychological Wellbeing, focusing on stress management, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Finally, the power of Social Wellbeing, where community, connection, and support networks drive team cohesion and collaboration at speed. Through interactive case studies and actionable insights, this session will provide you with the tools to consider and even integrate these wellbeing practices into your environment.

14:45 – 15:15

Session 5: Uncharted Territory: Rethinking Precision from from the Air to the Arts

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14:45 – 15:15

Session 5: Uncharted Territory: Rethinking Precision from from the Air to the Arts

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In a world where precision is paramount, the approach can vary dramatically, whether in the adrenaline-fueled cockpit or the spotlight of the stage. This session uncovers how two seemingly unrelated worlds, aviation and performance.Through gripping stories from life-or-death missions to renowned performance moments in the Arts, this session will reveal insights from some of the most remarkable figures who know what it takes to thrive when every second counts and unlock firsts to make you rethink the way you approach adversity.

15:15 – Close

Close & Extended Connection Time

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15:15 – Close

Close & Extended Connection Time

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As we formally bring the on-stage content to a close, we will thank you for time insights and engagement before encouraging some additional time to connect with one another before returning to your environments.

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