EVENING THE SCORE IN THE BOARDROOM: WHY FEMALES ARE NEEDED IN FOOTBALL BOARDROOMS

03 Oct EVENING THE SCORE IN THE BOARDROOM: WHY FEMALES ARE NEEDED IN FOOTBALL BOARDROOMS

Thu, 3rd Oct 19 by Emily Lake

Let’s start with some stats. Women in Football’s 2017 survey showed that only 35 out of 523 directors in the EFL were women. That’s less than seven per cent. We also know that during the...

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03 Oct READY, SET, GO… AND GET THE CAREER YOU WANT

Thu, 3rd Oct 19 by Emily Lake

Hard work, passion and an innate determination to succeed sums up most of the elite athletes I’ve met. The fact that these traits are highly sought after in board members means it’s no coincidence that...

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03 Oct FROM THE PITCH TO THE BOARDROOM

Thu, 3rd Oct 19 by Emily Lake

Athletes are great problem solvers. That’s one thing that makes them so well suited to board positions. But their relatable skills don’t end there… Grafters, determined, winners, high achievers, strong, driven and focused are all words...

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02 Oct LEADERSHIP AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MASTERCLASS TO BENEFIT CURRENT AND FORMER ATHLETES

Wed, 2nd Oct 19 by Emily Lake

Today Switch the Play announces a new Leadership and Corporate Governance Masterclass. Delivered in partnership with The Mintridge Foundation, a charity working with sports ambassadors to encourage children to participate in sport, the class is...

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22 Jul Meet the Mentor: Ian Braid

Mon, 22nd Jul 19 by Emily Lake

Ian has worked with many athletes over the years in his role as CEO of the British Athletes Commission. He was often the person athletes turned to for advice, support and guidance especially in difficult circumstances about funding or selection. Today, Ian is a Leadership Coach and Switch...

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