Damian McGrath

"Our session with Damian was a masterclass on leading teams in diverse cultures, a task full of complexities that can initially seem to hinder high performance. At the core of Damian's message was the idea that Cultural Intelligence is a key skill for leaders, and indeed, everyone within a high-performing team." - Steve, Head of Digital & Technology

“Day two, in contrast, was exceptionally inspiring, humbling, uplifting. Remarkable human beings. Damian McGrath's message about recognizing and valuing the less obvious cogs in the wheel of success, I know, has changed me for life. I'll be a better leader for this forever.” - Oldham Leadership Conference

"Damian’s depth of international coaching experience is evident in his engagements. Damian is an inspiring and knowledgeable professional who seamlessly applies principles from professional sports to team work in any sphere, whether that be corporate or otherwise. I had the pleasure of taking part in the BEST speaker program with him and have learned and applied his teaching already. You will be gripped from the first moment." - Rachel, CEO, Newline Asia Services Pte Ltd, Newline Malaysia Ltd.

"I enjoyed and developed from hearing Damian’s insights through professional sport, coaching and most of all his management of people from all cultures in professional rugby. These unique and special accounts are enriched with value and understanding that demonstrate his innate ability to connect and lead people in the good years and importantly through the bad to transform back to the good. Damian’s experience is paralleled by none and being witness to his accounts of a number of periods of professional international rugby coaching and leadership is very special. His incredible account of turning around a situation in Canada in Rugby. Something that is an exemplar in personal leadership in a time of adversity and cultural intuition that elicits wonder and awe to any listener. Find his book ‘Can you be Fluent in Success’. I have a signed copy as a gift for a young person I hold dear, beginning military service that will shape the way he approaches things. It’s one I highlight and carry with me. A super guide to culture, resilience, communication, faith (a leap at times) and so many other core skills to success and most importantly happy fulfilment in the art of delivery. I recommend this book to any age. There is so much to learn from it at any age but impartially a drag perspective on business coaching. So business leaders take note(s). A wealth of experience, an exceptionally humble, un assuming and amazing personality I recommend Damian for keynotes , workshops on the tried and tested R8 theoretical model that has proven to reverse fortunes, to a well-articulated and creative approach to driving to success. Always a pleasure to hear Damian speak. Huge appreciation for this master of coaching and life." - Jon, Former Special Forces Soldier, Technology for Human Health & Performance

"I can’t speak highly enough of Damian… but I will try! I recently attended one of his keynotes in London and the impact was fantastic - his experience from his incredible rugby and coaching career translated so well into the business world. Damian has led amazing teams on to do brilliant things, and his people first approach is something everyone needs to hear in business. Personally, I took some real key takeaways around how to get the most out of my team and create a happy & thriving culture at work. The way he brings theories and analogies to life through storytelling (and humour) makes his content really memorable, relatable & easy to digest. Anyone looking for a speaker to inspire… Damian is your man." - Emily, Business Owner & Entrepreneur