Sir Graham Henry
Rugby coaching legend, World Cup winner and leadership expert helping teams achieve sustained excellence
Overview
Sir Graham Henry is one of the most successful and respected coaches in world sport. Best known for leading the All Blacks to World Cup victory and building one of the most dominant high-performance environments in sporting history, Sir Graham has become a globally sought-after speaker on leadership, culture, teamwork and sustained success. His practical insights into creating winning organisations resonate far beyond sport, helping businesses and leaders perform at their best under pressure.
Who is Sir Graham Henry?
Widely regarded as one of rugby's greatest coaches, Sir Graham Henry has spent decades building high-performing teams and developing elite leaders. His coaching career spans provincial, international and professional rugby, earning him a reputation for transforming teams and creating cultures built on accountability, trust and excellence.
Sir Graham achieved global recognition as Head Coach of the New Zealand national rugby team, guiding them to victory at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and becoming one of the most successful coaches in international rugby history. Under his leadership, the team achieved an extraordinary winning percentage while setting new standards for preparation, leadership and team culture.
Beyond his achievements on the field, Sir Graham has become a respected authority on leadership and organisational performance. His ability to translate lessons from elite sport into practical business strategies has made him a popular keynote speaker for corporations, government agencies and leadership forums around the world.
Today, Sir Graham shares the principles that underpin sustained success, helping leaders build resilient cultures, develop future leaders and create environments where people consistently perform at their best.
Career Highlights
• Head Coach of the Rugby World Cup-winning New Zealand team (2011)
• Five-time World Rugby Coach of the Year recipient
• One of the most successful international rugby coaches of all time
• Achieved an 85%+ winning record at international level
• Former coach of Wales and the British & Irish Lions
• Knighted for services to rugby
• Internationally recognised leadership and high-performance expert
• Advisor to leading organisations on culture, leadership and team performance
Key Speaking Themes
• Leadership and high-performance culture
• Building and sustaining winning teams
• Teamwork, trust and accountability
• Leading through pressure and adversity
• Organisational culture and performance
• Continuous improvement and excellence
• Developing leaders at every level
• Resilience and long-term success
What Your Audience Will Gain
Sir Graham shares proven leadership principles from one of the most successful coaching careers in world sport. Audiences gain practical insights into building high-performing teams, creating strong organisational cultures and leading effectively through change and pressure. His presentations provide a blueprint for achieving sustained excellence while developing people and teams capable of consistently delivering results.
Ideal For
• Leadership and executive conferences
• Corporate strategy and performance events
• Sales and leadership kick-offs
• Team culture and organisational development programmes
• Sporting and high-performance forums
• Government, education and industry conferences
Frequently Asked Questions...
What does Sir Graham Henry speak about?
Sir Graham speaks about leadership, team culture, high performance, resilience, teamwork, accountability and sustained success.
Who is Sir Graham Henry?
Sir Graham Henry is a Rugby World Cup-winning coach, leadership expert and one of the most successful rugby coaches in history.
What is Sir Graham Henry best known for?
He is best known for coaching the New Zealand national rugby team to Rugby World Cup victory in 2011 and building one of the most successful high-performance cultures in world sport.
How successful was Sir Graham Henry as a coach?
He achieved an international winning percentage of more than 85% and was named World Rugby Coach of the Year a record five times.
What leadership lessons does Sir Graham Henry teach?
He focuses on culture, accountability, teamwork, resilience, leadership development and creating environments where people can excel.
Why is Sir Graham Henry a sought-after keynote speaker?
His proven success leading elite teams under intense pressure provides valuable lessons for leaders and organisations across every industry.
Who benefits most from Sir Graham Henry's presentations?
Executives, business leaders, management teams, sporting organisations and anyone interested in building high-performance cultures.
Is Sir Graham Henry available for keynote presentations and leadership events?
Yes. Sir Graham Henry is available for keynote speaking engagements, leadership conferences, executive forums and corporate events internationally.