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Sir Graham Henry
Sir Graham Henry is one of New Zealand’s most respected rugby coaches, known for leading the All Blacks through one of their most successful eras and shaping high-performance teams under pressure.
He is a sought-after keynote speaker New Zealand organisations book when they want clear lessons on leadership, culture, and building winning teams.
He is in demand with corporate and sporting audiences for his straight-talking insights on performance, accountability, and team culture.
What he speaks about
• High-performance team culture and what makes it work
• Leadership under pressure and decision-making in critical moments
• Building trust and accountability in teams
• Lessons from elite sport applied to business
• Creating consistency and standards in organisations
• Winning mindsets and resilience in changing environments
Why book Sir Graham Henry
Audiences gain practical leadership lessons from someone who has operated at the highest level of international sport.
He is most valuable when organisations want to:
• Strengthen leadership capability
• Reset team culture or performance standards
• Improve alignment across teams and departments
• Learn how elite teams stay consistent under pressure
He creates impact by simplifying what high performance actually requires and showing how it applies to everyday business challenges.
Speaking style
Clear, direct, and grounded in experience.
He uses real stories from elite sport to explain leadership and teamwork in a way people understand and remember. No jargon. No theory without application.
Ideal audience and events
• Corporate conferences and leadership summits
• Executive and senior leadership teams
• Sales conferences and performance kick-offs
• Industry events focused on culture or transformation
• Large organisational team events
Booking note
We will work with you to ensure this speaker is the right fit for your event and audience.
FAQ
What does Sir Graham Henry talk about?
He speaks about leadership, team culture, high performance, and how elite sporting principles apply to business and organisational success.
Is he suitable for corporate events in New Zealand?
Yes. He is one of the most established corporate speaker NZ options, with strong relevance for leadership teams, executives, and large organisations.
What type of events is he best for?
He is best suited to corporate conferences, leadership events, and team or organisation-wide sessions where performance, culture, or change is the focus.
