Dr Hannah MacLeod MBE
Double Olympic medallist in field hockey
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About Hannah MacLeod
Alongside her sporting career, Hannah completed a PhD in Environmental Exercise Physiology at Nottingham Trent University, having previously studied Sport & Exercise Science at Loughborough University and completed a postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition with the IOC. She is also the founder of nutrition consultancy A Word On Nutrition, delivering science-led nutrition solutions to individuals and organisations.
Today, Hannah works as a keynote speaker, leadership coach and consultant, focusing on culture, leadership capability, high-performing teams and unlocking individual potential. Drawing on more than ten years of consultancy experience alongside her experiences in elite sport, she helps organisations better understand team dynamics, performance environments and the behaviours required for sustainable success.
Hannah speaks openly about both the highs and setbacks of elite sport, including how the GB Hockey team rebuilt following England’s worst-ever World Cup performance in 2014 before going on to achieve Olympic success just two years later. Her keynotes explore resilience, accountability, collaboration, confidence and managing change, combining academic insight with practical lessons from high-performance environments.
She is a qualified leadership and team coach, holding an ILM Level 7 qualification in Executive Coaching and Leadership Mentoring, and is also a facilitator and co-author of Take Control of Your Confidence. Hannah now works with organisations including Investec, delivering presentations, workshops and facilitated sessions for teams and leaders across a range of sectors.
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Leadership Capability
Hannah explores how effective leadership creates lasting impact across teams and organisations. Drawing on experiences from elite sport and consultancy, she shares insights into developing self-awareness, empowering others and building leadership capability that drives sustainable performance.
Team Effectiveness
Using lessons from one of Britain’s most successful sporting teams, Hannah examines the foundations of high-performing teams. She explores purpose, trust, accountability and collaboration, helping organisations create cohesive teams that can perform consistently in demanding environments.
Psychological Safety
Hannah discusses the importance of creating inclusive and psychologically safe environments where individuals feel able to contribute openly, challenge constructively and perform at their best. She explores how trust, communication and vulnerability support stronger team culture and improved performance.
Strengths-Based Development
Focusing on individual strengths and self-awareness, Hannah helps audiences understand how recognising and developing natural abilities can support both personal growth and team success. Her approach encourages individuals to build confidence, maximise potential and perform more effectively.
Client Feedback
"Hannah is bright, personal and passionate; all of which comes through regardless of topic or platform. Whether putting forward a well-researched point or answering an impromptu question from the floor, Hannah is a natural communicator and I would recommend her without hesitation."
Anthony Minoprio (JSC Communications)
"Hannah delivered a truly inspirational event and brought to us lessons she learnt from her sporting career, specifically the fundamental requirements of a performance culture and core principles of effective teamwork."
Credit Suisse (Hong Kong)
"She had the audience’s complete attention throughout her well-constructed, logical talk and she generated a number of questions from the group at the end. Her authentic style was a refreshing change, making it easier for delegates to relate to her story."
Richard Jory (Vice President Global Key Accounts and Global Businesses - Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd)
"Hannah personifies the dedication and commitment needed to achieve goals in sport and business. She has joined Investec at numerous events and whether speaking on her nutrient business, the highs and lows of attaining two Olympic medals, being part of and achieving as a team, women in sport, or inspiring the next generation"
Investec
"Our team were inspired by her story and came away with a number of learnings and critical success factors for consistently winning teams. I would confidently recommend Hannah as a highly motivational speaker to teams/ audiences who are enthusiastic about team effectiveness and achieving sustained high performance."
Shell
