The AC Podcast

083: Beyond Diversity

In this Episode

Dr Cath Bishop, a triple Olympian rower, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of "The Long Win", joins our host Sue Stockdale to discuss the broader meaning of success and the significance for coaches supporting teams to shift organizational cultures where every diverse voice is heard and appreciated. Cath's unique experiences as an athlete and diplomat give authenticity and depth to her definition of success and why she believes a long win has more impact than a short-term ‘tick-box’ exercise.

You Will Learn

• Cath’s definition of success
• How this impacts the coaching of teams and diversity
• How, as coaches, we can support leaders in creating an environment of psychological safety where diversity, inclusion and belonging are norms

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Guest Bio

Dr Cath Bishop is a triple Olympian, former diplomat, leadership coach, speaker and author of "The Long Win". Cath competed in rowing at three Olympic Games, winning World Championships gold in 2003 and Olympic silver in Athens in 2004. As a diplomat for the British Foreign Office for 12 years, Cath specialized in policy and negotiations on conflict issues, with postings to Bosnia and Iraq. Cath now works as a leadership consultant, executive coach, facilitator and author, and teaches on Executive Education programmes at the Judge Business School, Cambridge University and other business schools. She works with leaders across education, sport, and business to develop high-performing teams, resilient and inclusive environments, sustainable performance, and cultures where people can thrive.

 

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