with Stuart Lancaster
This all-encompassing Leadership Conference is aimed at teachers, coaches and Heads of Sport who hold leadership positions or aspire to become a leader within a school or a club environment. This unique opportunity is designed for leaders and aspiring leaders in high-pressure positions to maximise their potential, with the programme focusing on how to educate and equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies to build long term high performance cultures. Through examples from elite sport and over 30 years of experience of managing high pressure cultures, Stuart will reflect and share experiences that will assist delegates to think clearer under pressure and to build long term performing cultures.
In addition to this conference, every delegate will gain free access to the Stuart Lancaster Leadership Online Leadership course at www.stuartlancaster.com.
Stuart Lancaster is the current Head Coach of Irish rugby club Connacht and former Leinster, Racing 92 winning the European Championship Cup with Leinster in 2018 and winning four Pro 14 titles with Racing 92. Stuart was appointed England Head Coach in 2011. In addition to his professional playing and coaching career, Stuart has a wealth of experience of young player development and has 9 years teaching and coaching experience within the English school sector.
10-10:45
Dynamics and challenges of building great teams
10.45 – 11.30
Developing self-awareness and self-management strategies
11.30-11.45
Refreshments
11.45-12.30
Leadership in high performance sport – Challenges and Solutions
12.30 - 1.30
Lunch
1.30 - 2.45
Why should anyone be led by you?
2.45 - 3.30
The Loneliness of Leadership – why it is worth it!
Lessons for Leaders in Building Long Term High Performing Cultures
From £225.00
Monday 9th November 2026
10am-3:30pm
Leonardo Royal Hotel (Formerly Jury's Inn), Oxford
with Stuart Lancaster
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