Women in Sport Leadership 2024
15 women from all around Ireland have recently completed their Women in Sport Leadership Course facilitated by Lisa Clancy and Sarah O’Shea with an in-person day and graduation ceremony.
Over the last six weeks, the women have covered many topics such as:
- Leadership
- Values
- Networking and Collaboration
- Challenging Situations and Resilience
- Conflict in Clubs
- Crisis Management
- Communications and Developing Your Personal Brand
- Influence and Change
- Research and Governance
In conjunction with the modules, each person received a one-to-one coaching session and support in producing their own Personal Development Plan.
Throughout the programme there were numerous guest speakers who discussed their own journeys and the importance of leadership.
Hannah Craig OLY – Women in Sport Lead, Sport Ireland.
John Fulham PLY – Board Member, Irish Wheelchair Association.
Maxine Straine, Board Member, Triathlon Ireland and Graduate of Women in Leadership Programme 2022.
Diane Cordner, Community Coach, Triathlon Ireland and Graduate of Women in Leadership Programme 2022.
“I think the course has something to offer to everyone and the material we looked at applies to every aspect of your life – whether it’s directly related to tri and you have ambitions to be the next race director, chairperson, looking to progress in your career, or if you have experienced change in your personal life. “ Siobhan Fox, Midlands Triathlon Club.
“The Women in Sport Leadership Programme offers an empowering and comprehensive course designed specifically for women in the sports sector, helping them build essential skills in leadership, resilience, networking, and governance. Since Triathlon Ireland started rolling out the programme, it has had a truly transformative impact on participants, both personally and professionally. Many have progressed to leadership roles within local triathlon clubs, as well as on the boards of Triathlon Ireland, Europe Triathlon, and World Triathlon. Triathlon Ireland is grateful for the expertise and guidance of Lisa and Sarah, this programme is invaluable in opening new pathways for women in sport leadership”, Eleanor Condon, Triathlon Ireland Women in Sport Lead.
