Empowering Professional Presence
Define, refine, and communicate your professional identity, make impactful connections, and elevate their professional journey.
This course is part of multiple certification programs.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for every professional who works in sports both on and off the pitch, and aspiring leaders who are seeking to build strong leadership & management skills, and drive a positive culture.
LEADERS
Cultivate a positive organizational culture through effective leadership and management.
ASPIRING LEADERS
Develop the essential leadership skills and knowledge needed to excel in the sports industry.
What will you learn
Navigate the complexities of the modern professional world by mastering the art of personal branding and networking. This course is designed to help you to define, refine, and communicate your professional identity while forging meaningful connections in your industry. By intertwining personal branding with effective networking strategies, you will be empowered to carve out a distinct niche and expand your influence.
Personal Branding
Explore the concept of personal branding, learn to define your unique value proposition, and develop strategies for crafting and promoting your personal brand effectively.
networking
Dive into the art of networking, from building and nurturing professional relationships to expanding your network strategically. Learn how to leverage your connections for career growth and opportunities.
How it works
Fast-paced courses with a min of 2 weekly live lectures taught by top professionals and industry leaders, providing you with the tools, frameworks, and strategies for immediate impact.
Dynamic Lectures
Develop the essential skills and knowledge with fully engaging sessions.
Learn along with professionals
Engage and interact with like-minded professionals.
Put your learnings into practice
Complete the light assignments to earn your badge.
Meet your lecturers
ANNA EDWARDS
Leading EPP's top-tier searches, Anna Edwards has placed senior leaders at global giants like Amazon, LEGO, and IKEA. As a Technical Expert for FIFA and a tutor for the English FA, her expertise extends to coaching, mentoring, and advising on organizational design in sports. She holds an MA from the University of Oxford and a Master in Coaching and Mentoring from Oxford Brookes Business School.
Dave Slemen
Dave Slemen founded EPP in 2013 after a successful rugby career, and both run EPP’s senior-level searches within elite sports and head up the advisory practice. Dave regularly speaks at industry events and has been a guest tutor for The FA, Loughborough University, and Salford University’s MSc in Sporting Directorship. Dave completed his Executive MBA from the University of Bath Business School in 2021. He earned his BSc in Sports Science and Physiology from Leeds University.
A learning experience like no other
A dynamic world of continuous professional development along with like-minded professionals and elite-level lecturers.
Weekly Live LECTURES
2-4 dynamic lectures that generates actionable frameworks.
Certificates
Complete courses to earn Professional Certificates.
WEEKLY Cohort Meetings
Engage with weekly reflection sessions built on shared insights.
A Global Network
Connect to a network, fostering new insights and engagement.
Balanced Learning Rhythm
6-7 weeks of lectures, then 1-2 weeks off for optimal balance.
Rich Learning Resources
Pre-session case studies and articles for deeper understanding
Interactive and Energizing
Dynamic sessions filled with interactivity.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Everything is recorded; complete anytime for busy schedules.
Learn with a network of like-minded people from clubs/associations like:
Members
have completed our courses since our launch in 2022.
Countries
A truly global platform with Alumni across 6 continents.
of our members recommend our programs to others.
of our members say that our courses increased their skills.
Hear from our members
The testimonials highlight transformative experiences and underscore the various values of our courses, all with a strong commitment to growth and development.
Ceri Bowley
Global Head of Technical Leadership at Double Pass
“A good starting point for those curious about the role with clear pathways to progress for those who want to continue learning.”
Matt Johnson
Head of Recruitment at Portsmouth FC Women
“The network, skills and workflow insight gained on the Sporting Directors Course has allowed me to obtain a role as a Head of Recruitment for a Women’s team at Portsmouth FC.”
Gabriel Glavan
Sporting Director at Dinamo Bucharest
“Great educational program. From the organisation to the speakers, everything is of great value. The learning spectrum is wide. I would recommend this to anyone in the football business.”
Robert Sabeh
Club Development Manager at UAE Pro League
“The courses bring together accomplished instructors that impart practical knowledge and real-life situations, and a cohort full of experienced practitioners. Well worth the fee.”
FOCUS CLUB
FOCUS for Organizations
A learning experience designed to empower your teams.
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