Drew Povey is a renowned leadership coach, keynote speaker, and expert in high performance, celebrated for his ability to empower individuals and teams across sectors. With over two decades of experience in elite-level sports, education, and business, Drew brings a unique, multi-disciplinary perspective to leadership development. His bespoke coaching approach has helped unlock hidden potential in organisations ranging from SMEs to multinational corporations. He has worked with a prestigious client base including BMW, LLOYDS Bank, Allianz, Crawford, and Rolls Royce, making him one of the most in-demand voices in leadership today.
Drew began his leadership journey in 2000 as a Leadership Development Coach for Warrington Wolves, focusing on high performance in elite sport. By 2009, he had become a Leadership Development Consultant, working with leaders across industries to build mental resilience, courage, and decision-making skills. Over time, Drew evolved into a leading keynote speaker and consultant, sharing his insights on leadership, culture shaping, crisis management, and team dynamics with organisations including the NHS, police forces, and charitable foundations.
An accomplished author and media contributor, Drew has written three highly regarded books: Educating Drew, The Leadership Factor, and When The Clouds Come, in which he explores topics such as mindset, leadership orientation, charisma, and resilience. He has also been featured in Forbes, where he discussed the link between elite sport and leadership, based on his work with prominent figures like Warren Gatland, Stuart Lancaster, and Stuart Pearce. In addition, he appeared in the BAFTA-nominated TV series Educating Greater Manchester, which chronicled the powerful transformation of a struggling school.
As the founder of DPC Ltd, Drew continues to coach and mentor leaders with a tailored approach that emphasises self-awareness, trust, communication, and goal setting. His speaking topics cover a wide range of areas including mental toughness, sustainable change, team dynamics, and core values. Through his energetic and insightful sessions, Drew inspires audiences to pursue excellence and adopt strategies that lead to long-term success in today’s fast-paced, competitive world.
