Mike Forde

Based in New York, Mike is one of the World’s leading authorities on elite talent and high performance, having worked in the English Premier League soccer since 1998. The 39 year old is widely recognized as a leading figure in the EPL, European Soccer and Elite US Team Sport for creating ‘game changing’ methodologies around management of world class, multi-cultural talent. His work in pioneering new practices in the elite sports world have become a benchmark for leading teams across the globe.
He currently advises on Building High Performance Cultures and Talent Management across a variety of Global Sports and teams including 2014 NBA Champions San Antonio Spurs, where he has assisted them in building a performance model for sustained success. Mike also consults closely on Corporate Knowledge Capture Carlo Ancelotti and 2014 European Champions Real Madrid and with Sir Dave Brailsford and two-time Tour de France winners Team Sky Cycling

Between August 2007 to July 2013 he was employed as Director of Football Operations & Executive Club Director for Chelsea Football Club in the EPL, dealing with all areas of performance and team operations relating to the 1st team. In this period Chelsea have won the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, Premier League title and three FA Cups. The most successful era in the club’s history.

Between November 1999 and July 2007 he was Performance Director for Bolton Wanderers Football Club, also in the EPL and holds a BSc Sport Science from Liverpool John Moores University and a MSc Psychology & Sport from San Diego State University.

Mike is a sought after expert in Performance and Talent Management discussions, drawing on his elite experience to impart and develop wide ranging learning, integration and best practice in High Performance

Cultures and practices and its practical implications and transfer to the world of business

TOPICS:-

• Creating a High Performance Environment; Leadership and Teambuilding

• Strategies and Mindsets for becoming a High Achiever

• The Role of Talent in Creating a Powerful Organisation

“Mike really helped us understand the value of developing and nurturing our talent and assisted us with a greater insight into what creates real high performance”  Axway

“Mike is a profoundly inspiring, entertaining, energetic and insightful speaker” – Equifax

“The thoughts Mike shared about the importance of curiosity and not being complacent to keep winning are more than crucial for the ICB team”  SberbankCIB

“Mike Forde was an excellent selection as a keynote speaker”  VP Events & Conferences

“The talk was well built up, lively and enjoyable from the beginning to the end”  Teradata

“Mike’s knowledge and authentic enthusiasm for the field of performance gives you new ways of looking at things and motivates you for change. His presentation inspired us all!”  Gambit Hill + Knowlton