#184 – How to Build a High Performance Team with Chris Webb
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Episode Summary:
In this episode, Ian Hawkins sits down with Chris Webb, a seasoned leader who has worked across some of Australia’s biggest sporting organisations, including the Wallabies, Melbourne Storm, and Olympic programs. With over 15 years inside elite environments, Chris shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, resilience, and what truly drives sustainable high performance.
Chris unpacks the three essentials of great leadership: having a clear and aligned vision, developing the self-awareness to own your strengths and weaknesses, and showing genuine care for the people you lead. From lessons learned in rugby and equestrian sports to insights from agriculture and corporate environments, his stories highlight the universal principles that drive both teams and individuals forward.
Listeners will also hear practical strategies for bouncing back from setbacks, the underestimated power of daily habits, and why chasing significance matters more than chasing success. Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or striving for personal growth, this conversation offers tangible takeaways to raise your performance and create impact where it matters most.
About the Guest:
Chris Webb
Chris Webb is a trusted high-performance consultant with over 25 years of experience shaping elite sport across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Japan. With a career grounded in 15 years at the highest levels of professional and Olympic sport, Chris brings deep expertise in building and sustaining environments where athletes, coaches, and organisations can thrive.
Through his boutique consultancy, Chris partners with sporting organisations both professional and not-for-profit, to design and deliver tailored high-performance programs. His work combines strategic advice, business solutions, and practical management projects that achieve balanced, effective, and lasting results.
Known for his collaborative approach, Chris helps leaders and teams unlock their potential, align strategy with performance, and create pathways to sustained success on and off the field.
Link/s:
Website: https://www.blueribbonhp.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-webb-a1b50b44/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577192784262
About the Host:
Ian Hawkins is dedicated to showing how sports can transform lives. With extensive experience as an athlete, a coach, PE teacher, community volunteer, and manager at Fox Sports, Ian brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast. His journey began in his backyard, mentored by his older brother, and has since evolved into coaching elite athletes and business leaders. Ian's commitment to sports and personal development is evident in his roles as a performance coach and active community member. Through "Sport Is Life," Ian shares inspiring stories and valuable lessons to help listeners apply sports principles to all areas of life.
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