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ENGAGE to excel COURSE

Think, work and win together

The Engage to Excel Course equips teams with proven strategies to build trust, strengthen morale and enhance communication and collaboration, enabling them to achieve better results together.


Led by Nigel Kefford, a highly experienced former firearms team leader, commander and tactical advisor, who has trained and led teams in high-pressure environments; and Andy Sinton; an accomplished former England international footballer and Premier League player with over 700 professional appearances, now a mentor and coach applying elite sporting principles to enhance resilience, accountability and performance. 


Drawing on decades of experience in elite sports and high-pressure environments, Andy and Nigel share real-world insights, immersing teams into challenges to gain experiences rather than just knowledge, showing the importance of 'playing as one' to improve performance. 

  

By combining the discipline of tactical planning with the mindset of elite sport, Engage to Excel delivers a dynamic, hands-on experience that elevates team performance. This fun and rewarding course enables team members to experience first-hand the power of collaboration, leveraging individual strengths toward a shared goal. 

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What you'll learn

Performing under pressure: 

Gain insights from professional sport and high-stakes policing on how to navigate challenges, recover from setbacks and build resilience. Learn practical techniques to stay focused, motivated and engaged - even in the most demanding situations. 


Building trust & collaboration: 

Strong teams are built on trust. Learn how to promote open communication, create safe environments and develop strong working relationships. Discover how a shared purpose and mutual respect drive engagement and long-term success. 


Maximising productivity: 

Unlock the full potential of your team by aligning individual strengths with collective goals. Apply proven strategies to boost productivity, morale and effectiveness. Understand what truly drives motivation and how to create a culture where high performance becomes the norm.  


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Business benefits

Increased employee engagement & retention: 

Engaged employees are more committed, motivated and productive. By encouraging a culture of trust, belonging and purpose, this course helps reduce turnover and creates a happier, more engaged team.


Enhanced team performance & productivity: 

Maximise team effectiveness by aligning individual strengths with collective goals. This course provides practical strategies to boost morale, enhance productivity and drive consistent high performance. 


Improved communication & collaboration: 

Teams that communicate openly and work together achieve better results. Learn how to create a safe space, ensuring team members feel valued, heard and empowered to contribute their best. 


A competitive edge in team development: 

Organisations that invest in developing engaged, high-performing teams stand out. This course provides a structured approach to creating a unified and motivated team; one that drives long-term success and business growth. 

Ideal for

  • Leaders looking to build motivated, high-performing teams who want to improve engagement, trust and collaboration. 


  • Managers seeking to enhance team resilience and adaptability in fast-paced or high-pressure environments. 


  • HR and L&D professionals looking to develop and unify teams across their organisation. 


  • Team leaders who want to apply elite performance strategies to boost morale, teamwork and results within their team. 

Find out more

Contact us today to schedule a call and learn how we can help you achieve your business goals.

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IN BUSINESS AND SPORT, A POSITIVE MINDSET CAN MEAN SUCCESS OR FAILURE. THOSE WHO EMBRACE CHALLENGES, STAY RESILIENT AND CONSISTENT, HAVE THE BEST CHANCE OF SUCCESS.


Andy Sinton


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