Kirsty Coventry (IOC) on why leaders should train – and fail – like Olympians

What can leaders learn from Olympians?

In the latest episode of Leaders Unplugged by IMD, IOC President Kirsty Coventry shares how an athlete’s mindset shapes her approach to leadership — from training with purpose to learning from failure and performing under pressure.

Drawing on her experience as an Olympic champion, she reflects on why listening and feedback are essential, and what it takes to lead a global organisation in complex times.🎧

Listen to the conversation and explore what leadership can learn from sport.