Catherine Spencer

International rugby star Catherine was capped 63 times for England and led the team for three years. She participated in eight Six Nations matches and emerged victorious in six; she has scored for her country 18 times. Under her leadership, England reached the World Cup final in 2010, and although the team did not win, her leadership qualities were highlighted by the media.

Catherine is a Patron of the Tag Rugby Trust charity, which operates in developing countries to “Build futures through rugby”. 
Her media engagements include Sky Sports and the BBC; in 2017, she provided commentary for the Women’s Rugby World Cup on ITV. Catherine has also contributed to the Independent on Sunday, the Sunday Times, and the Guardian, and she writes regular columns for the weekly Rugby Paper.

As a former team captain, Catherine offers valuable insights into developing leadership skills within a team setting. Her talks blend honesty with experience in launching new businesses and managing potential failures. She earned her CIPD HR Management Level 5 qualification and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Canterbury Christchurch University. Embracing challenges, Catherine always instills this mindset and message in her talks.