Performance
Leadership

Develop your ability to connect, inspire and lead with this two-day course delivered by the Western Bulldogs & Victoria University

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Delivered over two days, Performance Leadership is a professional development course that includes facilitated coursework, break out sessions and premium networking opportunities.

The Victoria University-designed coursework focuses on practical learning, with attendees completing a range of facilitated exercises designed to build understanding of the complexities of leadership and in doing so recognize, adapt and improve their own approach to leading teams.

Practical learning is complemented by high performance insights, strategies and stories shared by range of Western Bulldogs guest presenters and business leaders from within our extensive network. These extra Masterclass experiences provide a behind the scenes look at leading in elite sport, and high pressure, performance-driven environments.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

START DATE

APRIL 30, 2026

duration

TWO DAYS

COST

$1,195pp

delivery

FACE-TO-FACE

LOCATIONS

MISSION WHITTEN OVAL (FOOTSCRAY COURSE), MARS STADIUM (BALLARAT COURSE)

COURSE INCLUSIONS

  • Two days of leadership insight and academic coursework
  • Keynote Presentations from senior AFL, Western Bulldogs and business leaders
  • Networking event & corporate hospitality
  • Private tour of high-performance facilities (Melbourne Only)
  • Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and refreshments
  • Course materials and professional certificate upon completion

GUEST SPEAKERS

Leigh Russell GAICD

Current Leadership & Culture Expert and Executive Coach, Russell Performance Co., former CEO of Swimming Australia and Netball Victoria

Andrew Westacott

Former Chief Executive, Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC), current Board Director, Western Bulldogs

Easton Wood

2016 Premiership Captain, Western Bulldogs