Helen West: A deep dive into British Eventing. The good, the bad and the ugly.
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In our conversation, Helen discusses her journey from a non-horsey background to becoming the CEO of British Eventing, sharing the challenges and lessons learned along the way.
She talks in-depth about the complexities of British Eventing, her time in the role, the difficulties she faced, and the changes she managed to implement. She also shares her aspirations for the future.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE
British Eventing website: https://www.britisheventing.com/
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Entering the Equestrian World: A Personal Journey
13:16 The State of British Eventing Upon Arrival
17:33 The Impact of Covid-19 on British Eventing
27:39 The Role of IT in British Eventing's Challenges
37:08 Strategies for Change and Improvement
40:40 The Domino Effect of Change
41:31 Regrets and Contributions in Sports
43:06 The Struggle of Making Tough Decisions
43:53 Understanding Leadership and Decision Making
45:11 The Importance of Effective Communication
49:25 The Struggles of Managing a National Governing Body
56:46 The Challenges of Abandonment Insurance
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