Our guest this episode is Gary Laybourne, CEO of the Coach Core Foundation, the charity that works with over 200 employers using the power of sport and apprenticeships to give opportunities to disadvantaged young people.

During the episode we discuss Gary’s early life and experience coaching in different settings and his journey to leading Coach Core. Gary shares his challenges and learnings of launching and scaling the program then transitioning into becoming a stand-alone charity.

We hear how Coach Core was scaled from the idea stage to working nationally across 17 locations.

Gary is also candid about his personal journey as a CEO and the strategies he uses to be at his best and continuously improve.