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Michael Cheika

Australian Professional Rugby League and Rugby Union Coach | Leadership Speaker | Mindset & Peak Performance Keynote Speaker

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  • Olympic & Sporting Champion speakers
TOPICS
  • Michael’s inspirational story of Coaching the Australian Rugby Union Team, and other elite rugby teams around the globe. Michael is known for his ability to build winning cultures across codes and continents.
  • High Performance Insights & Strategies
  • The Mental Preparation Required to step in to a Leadership Role – the framework Michael has learned
  • Leading with Integrity, fostering a team culture, building trust with your team-members and giving honest feedback
  • Agile Leadership, Working Through Change, Mental Adaptability and Reinvention
  • Data-Informed with Human Intuition - Michael values structured analytics that collect data on games, these technologies are powerful tools. He cautions corporate leaders not to get lost in data and lose their human ‘feel for the game’.
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  • Location: Sydney
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Biography

The only coach to have won a major competition in both hemispheres. 

Michael Cheika is a world-class rugby coach and former professional player renowned for his strategic brilliance, leadership, and ability to transform teams at the highest level. With a career spanning elite club and international rugby, he has built a reputation for driving success through innovation, resilience, and a deep understanding of the game.

Cheika first made his mark as head coach of Leinster, leading the club to a historic Heineken Cup victory in 2009. He then returned to Australia to take the NSW Waratahs to their first-ever Super Rugby title in 2014, a triumph that secured his appointment as head coach of the Australian national team. Under his leadership, the Wallabies reached the 2015 Rugby World Cup final, showcasing his ability to elevate teams to peak performance on the world stage.

His coaching influence extends beyond rugby union, having worked across multiple codes, including rugby league, where he led Lebanon in the Rugby League World Cup. Most recently, he guided Argentina’s national team, demonstrating his adaptability and tactical expertise in international competition.

A dynamic leader and motivator, Michael Cheika continues to shape the future of rugby with his vision, experience, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

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