Happy Olympics season! Today we speak to Katie Simmonds, Chief Operating Officer of the Sport Integrity Global Alliance (SIGA), and Managing Director of SIGA Women.
SIGA is the largest organisation for sport integrity. Their scope is massive: they work to improve governance, accountability and transparency for every sport, and in every country.
We discussed Katie's work and the SIGA Women mentorship scheme. Katie launched this scheme to create a powerful network of women supporting women in sport, and to help young women gain the confidence to flourish in the sport industry.
We also chatted about Katie’s journey to become a senior leader in sport; how she developed the confidence to stand up for herself, and how she manages the stresses of the job and maintains routine through a gruelling travel schedule. Her advice for anyone on the journey into senior leadership: back yourself, put yourself forward, and don’t under-estimate yourself. 👑
Listen to this unique perspective on sport, and find out how you can also get involved! 💚
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