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Dan Collins is a former world champion and four-time Olympian who helps individuals, teams and organisations lift the bar on performance, accountability and excellence. He knows what it takes to win—because he’s spent a lifetime doing exactly that.
From competing for Australia on the world’s biggest stage to leading high-performance programs across elite sporting organisations globally, Dan brings rare insight into what drives people to be their best. His approach is direct, practical and deeply committed to real impact.
A sought-after international speaker, Dan isn’t afraid of tough conversations. He works shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to cut through the noise, focus on what truly matters and build inspired, accountable teams that bring excellence to work every single day.
After winning Olympic Bronze in Barcelona (1992) and Silver in Atlanta (1996), Dan transitioned his competitive mindset into leadership roles with organisations including World Rugby, Manchester City, Sydney Roosters, Cronulla Sharks, Brisbane Lions, Richmond, Carlton, Japan Rugby and the Australian Institute of Sport.
Dan believes winners are created at every level—and that high performance thrives in environments that are safe, challenging and purposeful. His mission is to help leaders build those environments and unlock excellence in their people.
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Effort
- What are the mindsets for effort
- It’s not about working harder … it’s about what we put effort into
- How does it make us feel?
Rules for Great Work
- Work is not about you
- Fulfilment comes from performance
- Embrace the spirit of competition
Finding Excellence
- What’s the alternative?
- JOY – the mindset of seeing and feeling it
- It’s everywhere, in everything that we do
