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Greenlands Masterclass - From Difference to Dynamism: Unlocking Performance Through Inclusion - NEW

Sarah Winckless
Event information
Date 16 September 2025
Time 9:30-16:30 (Timezone: Europe/London)
Price Exclusive to members of The Henley Partnership *Up to 2 Places*
Venue Henley Business School, Greenlands Campus
Event types:
Greenlands masterclass

How do I book?

This event is exclusive to members of The Henley Partnership.

To book please contact your HR or Learning and Development team at your organisation.

Unsure who to contact? Please do not hesitate to contact us at thp@henley.ac.uk

Description

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental pillars of a thriving workplace culture, essential for fostering innovation, creativity and organisational success.

Diversity is inviting different voices and perspectives to the party, inclusion is asking them to dance.

In this session we will uncover the secrets of building high performing teams through inclusion. Through engaging discussion and activities, you will learn how to create environments in which diverse perspectives are valued, respected and leveraged to achieve exceptional results. This day will support leaders and individuals to understand how to create even greater psychological safety and to unlock smart thinking in their organisations.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session you will:

  • understand how to harness diversity for dynamic solutions
  • be equipped with skills to foster inclusive leadership
  • possess the knowledge to create high performing teams through inclusion
  • have some practical first steps that you can implement immediately

Who is this for

This session is for leaders or team members in any area.

Sarah Winckless, MBE

Sarah Winckless

Sarah Winckless has extensive experience working with both individuals and teams. Her focus is on driving sustainable competitive advantages for organisations by enabling each team member to reach their full potential while contributing to the overall group direction.

Sarah’s approach transforms differences into dynamic strengths. She leverages the unique backgrounds and perspectives of her team members to foster creativity and drive innovation. By embracing diversity, she turns potential challenges into opportunities for growth and excellence.

In addition to her coaching work, she served as Chef de Mission for Team England in 2018, leading a team of over 400 athletes and 150 support staff during the Commonwealth Games. Notably, in 2021, she became the first female umpire for the Men’s Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. Sarah has also contributed as a non-executive director, including serving on the UK Anti-Doping Board.

Sarah’s personal achievements are equally remarkable. While studying at Cambridge, she excelled in netball, athletics, basketball, and rowing, earning the highest-level award (a Cambridge Blue) for each. After university, she focused on rowing and became an Olympic bronze medalist in 2004; she developed that performance with her team to become World Champion twice.

Sarah was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2015 for her contributions to sport and young people. Additionally, she is a passionate campaigner for Huntington’s disease charities, having tested positive for the gene mutation while at university.

Driven by her fascination with neuroscience and a belief in human potential, Sarah has found her calling as an executive leadership coach. Her diverse experiences uniquely position her to guide leaders toward success.

Sarah Winckless’s journey from elite athlete to influential coach and leader exemplifies her commitment to excellence, diversity and making a positive impact.

*Up to 2 places per member organisation. 'Up to' indicates the maximum number per member organisation. All places are subject to availability at the time of booking.*

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