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"Exactly the right balance of entertaining stories and messages about teamwork."
Bosch
YOUR FEEDBACK
"A brilliant and very relevant choice. We all appreciated the interest Kyran showed in the business."
National Grid
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SPEECH TITLES
World-beating teamwork.
BIOGRAPHY
Kyran Bracken played rugby for England for ten years, making his debut against the All Blacks, when Jamie Joseph famously stood on his ankle. Although plagued with injury, he gained 50 caps - the highlight being his contribution to the World Cup win in 2003.
Until the advent of professionalism in rugby, Kyran balanced playing for Bristol with a successful career in law. His studies at university even prohibited him from playing in an England summer tour to South Africa. Bracken did have the opportunity to play rugby for Ireland, but was rejected at trials and told to return in a few years - he did, albeit on the opposing team. Kyran went on to play 170 times for Saracens, toured with the Lions and appeared on numerous occasions for the Barbarians.
More recently, Kyran swapped his rugby shirt for all-in-one lycra, and appeared on ITV's Dancing on Ice, eventually going on to be crowned winner. The spray tan and sparkly outfits obviously made their mark, as Kyran's passion for ice skating continues.
As a coach for Leicester, Kyran has stayed close to rugby. His knowledge of the game has allowed him to offer occasional analysis on sporting programmes. In conference, Kyran talks about his formula for success, using practical examples from an England team who went from nearly-men to World Champions. After dinner, Kyran reflects on his career and compares those who have influenced him. Who is the more fearsome trainer: Sir Clive Woodward or Torvill & Dean?
Kyran is involved with the rugby charity, Wooden Spoon, which works with disadvantaged children and young people in Britain and Ireland.
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Q & A
JLA: In practical terms, what can a manager learn from a sportsman?
KB: Apart from the setting, the business world is no different to sport. We both compete to be the best, to do whatever it takes to leave the opposition in our wake, and to deliver results.
JLA: What's your formula for beating the competition?
KB: I have a very disciplined approach. Being the best is rarely a coincidence. With most of us it's the result of a tried and tested formula, on or off the pitch: Talent + preparation + innovation + leadership = success.
JLA: What do you do to ensure your presentation has a lasting impact?
KB: I use video footage that's never been broadcast to illustrate just how the England rugby team rose from 'nearly-men' to the best in the world - with lots of practical examples for delegates to apply in their own teams.
JLA: What motivates you?
KB: Mohammed Ali's mantra - 'if I'd been a dustman I'd have been the best dustman there is.' It's all about being the best you can be in whatever you do.
February 2011