As part of its commitment to create a high performing, safe and respectful environment for high performance athletes and coaches, Wrestling Canada (WCL) was inspired to look beyond the compliance requirements to map out an innovative way forward that reflected its core values of respect, excellence, … [Read more...] about Lessons From The Mat – A Commitment By Wrestling Canada To Shape A World-Leading Culture
Inspired Governance – A Way Forward For Sport Leaders
I have been writing about governance gremlins and outdated sport systems over the past year and my hope with this blog is to share some of the highlights from an inspiring conversation with the CEO of the National Golf Owners Association Canada (NGCOA) Jeff Calderwood. Jeff was kind enough to share … [Read more...] about Inspired Governance – A Way Forward For Sport Leaders
The Risk Of Not Reconciling Grief – A Different Way For Sport Leaders To Integrate Loss
This blog was written to share what I’ve come to learn about grieving (internal response to loss) and mourning (shared experience of loss or grief gone public) . I’m currently travelling towards Canmore, Alberta to facilitate a workshop on risk management and I’ve always found something powerfully … [Read more...] about The Risk Of Not Reconciling Grief – A Different Way For Sport Leaders To Integrate Loss
A Journey To Safe And Thriving Sport
By LJ Bartle and Tia Wintre Two years ago, we made one of those big life decisions to leave an organization we both cared about deeply. As leaders of HIGH FIVE, a national quality standard for sport and recreation, we both felt pulled to work differently, while still trying to make a difference … [Read more...] about A Journey To Safe And Thriving Sport
Into The Deep – Accessing the 5th Dimension
Of late, I have been reflecting on the state of sport and our collective desire to ensure it supports a holistic, healthy and safe experience for participants. As a result, I have found myself gravitating to podcasts, literature and essays that are expanding my worldview and having me question … … [Read more...] about Into The Deep – Accessing the 5th Dimension
Trust – The One Thing That Makes Anything Possible
Given the current landscape of sport, we have been spending a lot of time reflecting on the topic of trust. Without a doubt, trust is one of the most essential ingredients in the nurturing of healthy relationships. Without trust, processes and relationships take much longer to manage, and the costs … [Read more...] about Trust – The One Thing That Makes Anything Possible