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Wednesday 30 July 2025
08:30 – 09:45
Welcome

Arrivals, Breakfast & Welcome

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08:30 – 09:45
Welcome

Arrivals, Breakfast & Welcome

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Welcome to the Wells Fargo Center, on behalf of our hosts the Philadelphia Flyers. This is where we’ll meet the key faces of the next two days and set the scene for this years Leaders Summit in the US.

09:45 – 10:00
Roundtable

The Journey Ahead: Morning Reflections

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Host

Shona Crooks

09:45 – 10:00
Roundtable

The Journey Ahead: Morning Reflections

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  • A Welcome from Our Host, Shona Crooks.
  • We’ll start the day by reflecting on the core elements of our themes and findings from the ‘Winning Formula for the Future of Performance Sport’ Report.
  • This session will help you frame how you use the next two days. Building on collaboration, risk in action, decision making and the rise of psychology. We’ll explore how each of these insights ties into the Summit’s content and discussions.

Host

Shona Crooks

10:00 – 11:00
Case Study

Beyond Instinct: How AI and Human Intelligence Powers Collective High-Performance Decisions

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Michael Jabbor

Microsoft

10:00 – 11:00
Case Study

Beyond Instinct: How AI and Human Intelligence Powers Collective High-Performance Decisions

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  • The smartest teams aren’t just relying on instinct, they’re leveraging the power of AI to enhance decision-making, collaboration, and risk-taking. We’ll explore how artificial intelligence can support but not replace human intuition. Learn where AI tools can strengthen team resilience, unlock innovation under uncertainty, and accelerate better group outcomes.
  • This session includes an interactive element where you’ll experiment with a cutting-edge decision-support tool and reflect on how your team approaches trust, risk, and collaboration in critical moments.
  • Theme: 🚀 Tech-Driven Intelligence: Using Risk to Drive Innovation

Michael Jabbor

Microsoft

11:30 – 12:15
Case Study

From Challenge to Choice: Positive Psychology in Action

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Gloria Park

The HJF for the Advancement of Military Medicine

11:30 – 12:15
Case Study

From Challenge to Choice: Positive Psychology in Action

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  • When pressure peaks, mental resilience is the foundation of great decision-making. We will uncover how leaders and high-performance teams can systematically build resilience using evidence-based techniques from the fields of positive psychology and human performance. Drawing on approaches such as the Penn Resilience Program, Gloria will show how to cultivate skills like cognitive flexibility, realistic optimism, and problem-solving agility, all of which are essential traits for risk-taking and leadership under uncertainty. Expect strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance individual resilience, strengthen team collaboration, and create high-trust environments where better decisions thrive.
  • Theme: 🎲 Risk and Resilience: The Psychology of High-Performance Decision-Making

Gloria Park

The HJF for the Advancement of Military Medicine

12:15 – 12:30
Roundtable

Between Instinct and Insight: A Pause for Perspective

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Host

Shona Crooks

12:15 – 12:30
Roundtable

Between Instinct and Insight: A Pause for Perspective

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  • Following a morning of exploration into AI transformations for your performance and psychological resilience, this moment before lunch offers space to connect the dots.
  • What instincts drive your role and leadership? What role does data and self-awareness play in your decisions? Through guided reflection, you’ll consider how technology and mindset combine in your world and where there’s space to evolve.

Host

Shona Crooks

12:30 – 14:00

Masterclass

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12:30 – 14:00

Masterclass

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Coming Soon

* Lunch Break *
14:00 – 14:05
Roundtable

Welcome Back

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14:00 – 14:05
Roundtable

Welcome Back

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  • Our host will set the scene for the afternoon. Time for some lessons in strategic alignment and exclusive stories behind the most extreme performers.

14:05 – 14:45
Panel

Strategic Alignment: Uniting the Front Office and the Field

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14:05 – 14:45
Panel

Strategic Alignment: Uniting the Front Office and the Field

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  • This session focuses on the alignment between front office strategy and on-field performance. Based on findings in our Future Trends Report ‘The Winning Formula for the Future of Performance Sport’, teams that sustain success demonstrate cohesive vision and action across all departments.
  • Theme: 🤝 The Power of Collaboration: Tackling Through Interdisciplinary Approaches

15:15 – 16:00
Panel

Wired for Risk: Stories of Resilience Behind Extreme Performers

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15:15 – 16:00
Panel

Wired for Risk: Stories of Resilience Behind Extreme Performers

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  • Get ready to hear from the athletes who push the boundaries of human performance beyond imagination and make high-stakes decisions in extreme environments. What is their decision making process? How do they handle the stress? What is their limit? We’ll find out.
  • Theme: ♻️ Athlete-Centric: Designing Athlete Environments for Adaptability

16:00 – Close

Close, Connection Time & Drinks

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16:00 – Close

Close, Connection Time & Drinks

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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.
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Thursday 31 July 2025
08:30 – 09:30

Arrivals, Breakfast & Welcome

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08:30 – 09:30

Arrivals, Breakfast & Welcome

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We return for the second day of our summit at the Wells Fargo Center, on behalf of our hosts the Philadelphia Flyers.

09:30 – 09:45
Welcome

Welcome Back: Morning Reflections

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Host

Shona Crooks

09:30 – 09:45
Welcome

Welcome Back: Morning Reflections

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  • We’ll start the day by reflecting on the core elements of our themes and findings from the ‘Winning Formula for the Future of Performance Sport’ Report.
  • This session will help you frame how you use the rest of the Summit to build on the themes and insights from this Summit’s content and discussions.

Host

Shona Crooks

09:45 – 10:45
Case Study

Mission Possible: The One Decision That Changed Everything

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09:45 – 10:45
Case Study

Mission Possible: The One Decision That Changed Everything

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  • What happens when your environment forces you to rewrite the rules? This session explores how extreme performance systems, where risk is constant and adaptability is essential, can unlock a new understanding of leadership and team alignment. Through immersive storytelling, we’ll examine what it really takes to make confident, resilient decisions in contexts where failure isn’t an option. Framed by lessons from space exploration and high-performance cultures, we’ll reflect on what it means to lead beyond hierarchy, collaborate across disciplines, and design environments where people can stretch and recover at pace.
  • Theme: ♻️ Athlete-Centric: Designing Athlete Environments for Adaptability/ 🤝 The Power of Collaboration: Tackling Through Interdisciplinary Approaches

11:15 – 12:00
Panel

Back on Track: The Long Game on Rebuilding from Setbacks

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11:15 – 12:00
Panel

Back on Track: The Long Game on Rebuilding from Setbacks

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  • How do you rebuild in times of crisis? In this powerful, behind-the-scenes session, we’ll explore what happens when trusted systems fracture, when reputations are tested, and when the usual tactics no longer apply. Expect honest lessons on how silence in an organisation can deepen misalignment, how overlooked warning signs undermine resilience, and how meaningful recovery demands more than surface level change. You’ll leave with strategies to confront discomfort, recalibrate purpose, and rewire your team for deeper levels of success after failure.
  • Theme: 🤝 The Power of Collaboration: Tackling Through Interdisciplinary Approaches

12:00 – 12:30
Roundtable

Micro-Moments, Macro Impact: Morning Reflections

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Host

Shona Crooks

12:00 – 12:30
Roundtable

Micro-Moments, Macro Impact: Morning Reflections

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  • As we head toward the next phase of the summit, this open-format reflection invites attendees to regroup around the day’s key themes.
  • What insights resonated across sessions? Where did the ideas challenge your current reality? And what alignment or misalignment might need rethinking across your team or organisation?

Host

Shona Crooks

12:30 – 14:00

Masterclass

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12:30 – 14:00

Masterclass

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Coming Soon

* Lunch Break *
14:00 – 14:45
Panel

Precision Under Pressure: Making the Right Call When It Matters Most

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14:00 – 14:45
Panel

Precision Under Pressure: Making the Right Call When It Matters Most

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  • Storms don’t wait. Neither do markets, missions, or moments that matter. Join a gripping discussion on how great decision-makers anticipate disruption, prepare for chaos, and stay ready to adapt in real time. You’ll learn how they build intuition, read invisible signals, and calculate risk in fast-moving, unpredictable environments.
  • Theme: 🎲 Risk and Resilience: The Psychology of High-Performance Decision-Making

14:45 – 15:15
Roundtable

From Insight to Action: What is Your Commitment to the Winning Formula?

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14:45 – 15:15
Roundtable

From Insight to Action: What is Your Commitment to the Winning Formula?

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  • As we wrap up our summit, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on the key insights you’ve gained from all the different voices on the stage and in the room. Instead of simply sitting and listening, we’ll be making this session interactive and energising with your Leaders Performance Institute peers. This is your chance to solidify your learning, make it actionable, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose.

15:15 – Close

Close & Connection Time

15:15 – Close

Close & Connection Time

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