Podcast: Clare Hole on Creating a Resilient Culture in International Sport

“Remember the 3Cs – clarity, constant learning and connection.” – Clare Hole

What can high-performance sports teach us about leadership, mindset, and resilience? In this illuminating podcast chat, Clare Hole – Cambridge-educated scientist, former international dressage athlete, and Cambridge University rower oj 2024's winning boat race team – joins us to trace her journey across equestrian arenas and the River Cam. 

In conversation with Ella, Clare reveals three core threads that weave through both sport and leadership:

• The discipline and mental stamina required at the top levels of horse riding and rowing
• How she transitioned from elite athlete to scientist and leader, applying performance principles off the track and water
• Lessons in teamwork, goal-setting, and accountability drawn from sport that transform how organisations perform

Whether you’re curious about peak performance, leadership under pressure, or the role of teamwork in international sport  – this episode offers stories, practical takeaways, and a fresh lens on what’s possible when grit meets purpose!

Published on Oct 06, 2025 by Ella Thomas