Episode 29: Nick Gates & Brian Suskiewicz – Coaches Across Continents (CAC‪)‬ The Drive Phase Podcast

In this week’s episode, James speaks to two leader lights in Corporate Social Responsibility, Nick Gates and Brian Suskiewicz. As CEO and Chief Strategist, the two built incredibly successful careers in the sports sector before following their passions for travel and sport with intent to make Coaches Across Continents the beacon it is today.
 
Nick and Brian share their unique backgrounds and how they led to the start of this influential organisation. For them, whilst sport may not be inherently good, sport with intent has the capacity to impact so many communities across the world and change vital conversations for brands in every industry.
 
What you’ll find out in this week’s episode:
 
Nick and Brian’s earliest memories of being active in sport Nick’s life-changing journey to becoming a Middlesbrough FC executive How COVID-19 transformed Coaches Across Continents’ way of working How Coaches Across Continents works and how the foundation is funded How they coined the term ‘Corporate Social Purpose’ as opposed to ‘Corporate Social Responsibility' The new partnership announced with Rexona (Sure in the UK) Recurrent challenges, philosophies, and theories for Brian & Nick  
…and so much more!
 
Connect with Nick and Brian
Coaches Across Continents: https://coachesacrosscontinents.org/
Linkedin: Nick Gates
Linkedin: Brian Suskiewicz
 
Connect with James:
Instagram: @james_ventures
Facebook: Coordinate Sport FB Page
LinkedIn: James Moore
Coordinate Sport: The Drive Phase Podcast