The CMAE is pleased to announce that workplace culture and leadership expert Nick Taylor will join the conference speaker programme, delivering a session titled “Ambitious and Courageous Leadership.”
Taking place from 25–28 October 2026 in St Andrews, Scotland, the conference will bring together general managers, club executives, and industry leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond for one of the most influential gatherings in the club management calendar.
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace environment, leadership requires more than experience alone. It demands ambition, courage, adaptability, and the ability to create cultures where both people and performance can thrive. In his session, Nick Taylor will challenge delegates to think bigger, lead braver, and embrace the role leadership plays in shaping organisational culture and long-term success.
Designed specifically for club managers and industry leaders, the session will explore practical leadership strategies that help organisations strengthen engagement, improve retention, and build high-performing teams.
Key themes from the session will include:
- Defining, owning, and capturing your employer brand
- How ambitious leaders create high-performing cultures
- The connection between leadership, engagement, and retention
- Practical ways to inspire responsibility, trust, and autonomy
Through practical insights and real-world leadership experience, Nick will provide delegates with actionable strategies that can be immediately applied within their own clubs and teams.
Known as one of the leading voices in workplace culture and executive leadership coaching, Nick Taylor works with organisations and leaders seeking to strengthen culture, improve team performance, and create environments where people can perform at their best.
CMAE CEO Torbjorn Johansson commented “Nick’s energy and expertise around leadership and workplace culture will resonate strongly with club leaders navigating change and increasing expectations. His session promises to deliver practical takeaways alongside genuine inspiration.”
Nick Taylor added “The CMAE Conference is a highlight in my leadership calendar. It brings together excellent people from across the club industry to share wisdom, ideas and laughter. I can’t wait to present on one of my favourite topics, in this extra-special setting for this brilliant event.”
The European Conference on Club Management 2026 continues to build a diverse and forward-thinking speaker programme, covering leadership, culture, hospitality, innovation, technology, and strategic performance within the club industry.
Registration for the conference is now open. For more information and bookings see https://cvent.me/3xvB4Z
