Owen Eastwood Keynote Speaker

Owen Eastwood is a world-renowned expert in team culture, leadership, and high performance, trusted by elite organisations across sport, business, and defence.

A globally sought-after performance coach and culture strategist, Eastwood draws on his Māori heritage and the concept of whakapapa—the belief that people are part of an unbroken chain, bound by shared identity and purpose. His philosophy underpins the international bestseller Belonging (2021), which has become essential reading for elite athletes, business leaders and creative institutions striving to unlock collective potential.

From 2016 to 2022, Eastwood played a pivotal role in reshaping the identity and culture of England’s men’s football team under Gareth Southgate, helping to drive their historic tournament success. His client list spans Olympic programmes, the South African cricket team, Harlequins Rugby, the Royal Ballet, NATO’s Command Group and FTSE 100 leadership teams.

Whether advising a battlefield unit or a boardroom, Eastwood equips teams with the tools to build trust, harness shared stories, and thrive under pressure. His work combines evolutionary psychology, indigenous wisdom and elite performance strategies to cultivate environments where people feel seen, valued and ready to deliver at their best.

Through compelling keynotes and transformative workshops, Eastwood challenges audiences to reimagine culture—not as a slogan, but as a competitive advantage built on connection, meaning and legacy.