Chris Spinks

Passionate about Transformative Leadership, High Performing Teams & Culture | Coach | Facilitator | Trainer | Mentor

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Very excited to start with the 2023 cohort of the Practitioner Development Program (PDP) for the Australian Institute Of Sport this week onsite at the AIS Campus.
The focus of our two days together was centered around optimising collaboration to enhance…https://t.co/874N3C8Anc

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This week, myself and Emma Warren ran the second residential component of the Women in STEMM Leadership Program at the Australian Institute Of Sport supported by the Australian Sports Commission. Three days in freezing Canberra (-8deg) to cover a wide ar…https://t.co/4IJzjNdSlT

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It's offical 😊 !!!!!! https://t.co/a3eGuTYvpK

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The power of play!

Last week I travelled to Melbourne to complete my certification in LEGO®️ SERIOUS PLAY®️ with @lsp_academy. I went in with an idea of the types of clients and types of work that would benefit from this approach and while this was confi…https://t.co/kFgEobIdHo

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What a wonderful (and generous) opportunity for coaches. As evidence based practitioners you will no doubt understand the benefits of supervision but if you are unsure of what to expect I am happy to discuss my experiences over the years with different ty…https://t.co/0uWj2dODp5

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Designing a strategy can be hard especially when the intent is to do something that hasn’t been done before. Great strategy is anchored by implementation intentions and actions that drive change. Often the benefits or rewards of change connected to a stra…https://t.co/scK5gOVUAb

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Yesterday was a bigger day than I was expecting. I was actually nervous! After formally completing the requirements of my Masters in Coaching Psychology late last year I had the opportunity to put on fancy clothes and take a moment to stop, acknowledge an…https://t.co/3bO11nTmGl

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Last week we completed the first residential module for the Women In STEMM Leadership Program. Three days working with 15 wonderful leaders from across the system is a luxury (3 full days) and a privilege. We explored what has influenced our perspectives…https://t.co/XXiV0ghUlB

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This week I facilitated a workshop with a collection of leaders from the high performance sport sector as they set about to implement the first phase of activities of HP2032+ strategy. A commitment from all of HP sport to be united in their pursuit of an…https://t.co/xGWFgnZa0t

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In January 2023 I joined a gym. Before you turn away, no this isn't a new year resolution post. Its about getting help, the right help.

At midday today the gym was pumping, full of people, motivated to make the most of the new year and new goals. I've r…https://t.co/ObHeSXMslJ

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Longitudinal Leadership Development
I recently wrapped up a longitudinal leadership program with the wonderfully wise @IKDPTYLTD for the Australian Institute Of Sport. What a privilege to work with a group on their leadership over an extended period of ti…https://t.co/nvYQez8o7E

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What’s your safety net?

Several years ago while trying to navigate a tricky career transition I noticed that in my head I would tell myself how I could get myself out of trouble. It went something like this, if I make no money, I still have my first care…https://t.co/xZ1pVyX64d

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Optimising Collaboration for Performance
Presented by Australian Institute Of Sport Peadership & Culture Team.

I had the privilege of delivering this two day workshop with the wonderful @HeatherW017 from Bendelta. This workshop brought together, individ…https://t.co/JtyMteadiD

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When people come together great things happen.

Today I was part of the Champions in Chairs workshop presented by Australian Institute Of Sport aimed at supporting athletes past and present in their role as advocates for athletes and the sport they love.…https://t.co/1SkZ7b5ofn

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Thanks @simcanb for drawing my attention to this well articulated piece by Jamie Sims. Having been in the somewhat unique position of being involved in “leadership” development activities working within AFL clubs to now working to support those in AFL an…https://t.co/2wQsCno47Q

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“Make sure that meaning-making does not crowd out the meaning that occurs in the absence of effortful construction”. - Heintzmkan & King (2013).

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“This sh!t works..”
Love this authentic feedback from participants. I have spent the last three days delivering a developmental leadership program with the funny, engaging and talented Sonya Thompson for women who hold executive leadership roles across th…https://t.co/Lbcx2qrnWs

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Easter Reflection
The first photo was taken at the last workshop I ran with leaders who are working on building collaborative and generative teams. I haven’t used this type of post session reflection for a while, but it seemed so appropriate for this grou…https://t.co/BSR3gGwAGt

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Wonderful two days working with this group from around the country in our nation’s capital. A great example of a longitudinal development program that draws on multiple programs across an organization to provide a systemic development opportunity. This pr…https://t.co/uZNhJRdTKx