Build Leaders Who
Perform Like
Elite Athletes.
Most organisations have managers. Few have leaders who inspire, execute and perform under pressure. Using the discipline, resilience and execution standards of elite sport, I help organisations in Spain, the UK, Europe and the US develop the leaders their teams deserve.
THE CHALLENGE
Your managers manage, but they don't lead.
They hit tasks and deadlines but struggle to inspire their teams, communicate vision or drive accountability from the front.
Leadership training that doesn't translate.
You've invested in courses and workshops, but back in the office the same patterns persist. The learning doesn't stick.
High performers leaving because of poor leadership.
Your best people don't leave companies; they leave leaders. Talent retention is a leadership problem.
No shared leadership language or standards.
Different leaders operate in completely different ways, making it impossible to build a consistent, high-performance culture across the organisation.
1
Leadership Diagnostic
We start by assessing your leaders' current behaviours, communication styles and performance gaps. No assumptions, data and observation first.
2
Bespoke Development Plan
A structured programme built specifically for your leaders, combining the Athlete Mindset framework with your organisation's unique context and challenges.
3
Execution and Accountability
Skills without follow-through are wasted. Every programme includes accountability checkpoints and practical tools to embed new leadership behaviours.
4
Shared Leadership Standards
By the end, your leaders operate from the same playbook, a common language, shared expectations and a culture of high performance.
THE SOLUTION
Leadership through the lens of Elite Sport.
Elite athletes don't become champions by accident. They are shaped by clear standards, ruthless accountability, disciplined routines and the ability to perform under pressure. These are exactly the qualities that separate great leaders from average ones.
As a competing elite athlete and experienced business consultant, I bring this lens into leadership development. Every programme I design starts with a deep understanding of your organisation, your leaders' current strengths, gaps, culture and goals.
Who This Programme is Designed For.
If any of these roles sound like you, or like the people you're trying to develop, this programme is built with you in mind.
Learning & Development Managers
You're searching for a leadership development programme that actually changes behaviour, not just ticks a training box. You need something your leaders will remember, reference and apply long after the sessions end.
Senior Leaders & C-Suite
You're not short of talented people. What's missing is a shared leadership standard, a common language, a consistent level of accountability and the mindset to perform when the pressure is on.
HR Directors
You're dealing with the symptoms of poor leadership every day, high turnover, disengaged teams, inconsistent performance. You need a corporate training solution for upskilling, that targets the root cause, not just the surface.
Team Leaders & Middle Management
You've been promoted for your performance, not your leadership. Now you're expected to inspire, develop and hold a team accountable — and nobody gave you a manual. This programme gives you one.
Organisations Investing in Their People
You believe in developing people is the highest-leverage investment you can make. You want a partner who takes that seriously, with a rigorous methodology, clear outcomes and real accountability built in.
WHY YVETTE
Chaos into consensus,
12+ years of turning visions into tangible results
I am a world champion sprinter and the Founder of The Project Runner — turning elite sport into business performance.
I bring together two worlds: project leadership and delivery, underpinned by the Athlete Mindset. Drawing on my experience at the highest level of sport, I help teams and organisations build the resilience, agility, focus and high-performance behaviours needed to navigate complexity, overcome challenges and deliver results.
With over 12 years of leadership experience across project management and clinical operational strategy, I have worked across academia, pharma and biotech, including early-phase clinical development in oncology. I have led global, cross-functional teams, navigated complex stakeholder environments, and delivered against strategic R&D objectives and clinical trial milestones.
Alongside my work in project and clinical leadership, I am a business consultant, helping organisations translate the principles and behaviours of elite athletes into stronger leadership, more effective teams, and improved business performance.
I hold a PhD in Bone Metabolism and am a PRINCE2 Agile Project Management Practitioner.
I HAVE WORKED WITH
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Yvette is an open and effective communicator, willing to ask questions and confront issues to achieve the required goals. She does this in concert with building and managing relationships, again with the focus on project delivery. I have enjoyed working with Yvette.
John Knight
Managing Director, JKONSULT Ltd
6/6
Yvette was able to successfully navigate in a very agile working environment, to keep the programmes moving forward, and delivering to a high standard. I would not hesitate to use her services again.
Robert James
Managing Director, Sixth Element Capital
5/6
Yvette is committed to provide high-quality results. Throughout the project Yvette worked with dedication, and consistently met and exceeded expectations. With her problem-solving attitude and professional communication skills, she can work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Kurt Lenaerts
Supplier & Quality Risk Management Lead, Johnson & Johnson
4/6
Yvette is an exceptional individual whose high performance is complemented by her kind and collaborative spirit. She focuses on delivering outstanding results that align with the company’s goals, always aiming to make a meaningful impact.
Antonio Campos
Head of Life Sciences, Expleo
3/6
Yvette successfully coordinated and managed a complex network of partners, CROs and stakeholders to deliver a cost-efficient oncology preclinical program. This program was among the fastest candidate nomination to Phase I start achieved at the ICR.
Julian Blagg
VP Drug Discovery & Chair of Scientific Advisory Board, NeoPhore Ltd
2/6
Yvette is a highly collaborative and results-driven professional, always bringing a positive attitude to the workplace. She communicates effectively with both internal teams and external partners, fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
Veronica Rosa
Supervisor, Product Quality Vigilance, Johnson & Johnson
1/6