Episode 51: Ollie Dudfield - Sport for Development Coalition The Drive Phase Podcast

Did you know that sports have the potential to contribute to changing people’s lives and strengthening communities?
In this episode, James speaks with Ollie Dudfield, the Executive Director of the Sport for Development Coalition. Ollie leads the backend team to support collective action to create an enabling policy environment, measure impact at scale, and unlock new investment in using sport as a tool for positive social change. Before joining the coalition, he led the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Sport for Development and Peace team, supporting 54 member countries to enhance the contribution of sport to sustainable development. He spearheaded the intergovernmental organization’s globally recognized initiatives on sport and the Sustainable Development Goals in this role.
Tune in to learn more!
What you’ll hear in this week’s episode:
A sneak peek at Ollie Dudfield’s childhood Ollie’s first love in sports Ollie’s experience in the basketball space Difference between the elite level approach and the sports for development approach Ollie’s role and experience at the commonwealth secretariat Highlights of Ollie’s time at Commonwealth Secretariat A synopsis of the Sport for Development goals The challenges of bringing people together What drew Ollie to the role of the coalition? What does Ollie’s role involve on a day-to-day basis? The vision for the Sports for Development Coalition Leadership philosophies that Ollie has developed over time Ollie’s daily routine Ollie’s advice to his younger self … and so much more!
 
Connect with Ollie Dudfield:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-dudfield-13834024/
Website: https://sportfordevelopmentcoalition.org/
 
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