The High Performance Podcast Sarina Wiegman: The Leadership Secrets Powering England Lionesses
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Jul 18, 2025 Sarina Wiegman, head coach of the England Lionesses and mastermind behind their UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 victory, shares insights into her transformative leadership principles. She emphasizes the significance of connection, clarity, and trust within a team. Sarina discusses her journey through personal grief during the tournament and how emotional balance is crucial in high-pressure environments. She also explores the differences in decision-making styles between genders and advocates for empowering women in leadership roles, making this conversation a celebration of growth and inspiration.
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Share Values and Clarity Early
- Share your values and philosophy clearly with your team from the start to build trust and clarity.
- Use initial meetings to set expectations and outline structure without overwhelming details.
Accountability Requires Plan Adherence
- Pressure causes players to deviate from plans despite hard work and quality.
- Sticking to the plan increases accountability and improves performance under pressure.
Empower Action Within Structure
- Encourage players to take action and decisions within a clear strategic framework.
- Allow mistakes as essential for development but learn quickly from repeated errors.
