TheSportLab by Laurent Torrecillas

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Exploring leadership, governance and transformation in sport THE SPORT LAB is where sport leaders, thinkers and change-makers explore how the Olympic and global sport ecosystem must evolve. Through conversations, insights and critical perspectives, we examine the challenges shaping tomorrow’s sport organizations and inspire leaders to build institutions that are more resilient, responsible and future-ready.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Antonio Fernandez Arimany, World Triathlon President: A Strategic Transformation Journey

    Athletes are at the heart of sport, but are sport organizations truly designed around them? In this episode, Laurent Torrecillas is joined by Antonio Fernández Arimany, President of World Triathlon, to explore what being an athlete-centered organization really means beyond words and policies. How much influence should athletes have in decision-making? How can organizations balance athlete well-being, sporting performance, commercial interests and governance? And what happens when the demands of modern competition seem to conflict with athlete protection and safeguarding? A thought-provoking conversation about leadership, responsibility and the future of sport, and a challenge to organizations to move from speaking about athletes to genuinely listening to them. 🎙️ Antonio Fernández Arimany | President, World Triathlon

    Antonio Fernandez Arimany, World Triathlon President: A Strategic Transformation Journey

  2. Sep 1

    The 6 Most Frequently Asked Questions by Olympic Sport Organizations

    Most Olympic sport organizations face similar challenges: limited resources, fragile governance structures, difficult relationships with public authorities, disengaged members, and increasing financial pressure. In this episode, I explore the six questions that leaders of National Olympic Committees and National Federations ask me most often, and I share the principles, frameworks, and practical lessons that have shaped my approach to governance, strategy, and institutional transformation. We discuss how to strengthen cooperation with governments, define the real purpose of a sport organization, build an athlete-centered strategy, engage members, improve organizational effectiveness, and create greater financial autonomy. This episode is ultimately about one idea: moving from a culture of complaints to a culture of solutions, and building sport organizations that create the conditions for athletes to succeed.

  3. Aug 25

    Building Success-What Are The Key Performance Pillars of a Sport Organization ?

    What makes a sport organization truly successful? In this episode of The Sport Lab, I explore the five essential pillars that underpin high-performing sport organizations: purpose, plan, people, processes and programmes. Drawing on more than two decades of experience working with Olympic committees, international federations, and sport institutions, I share a practical framework for building organizations that are not only well-managed, but capable of delivering lasting impact for athletes and society. Whether you are a sport executive, board member, or federation leader, this episode will help you assess where your organization stands, and where it needs to evolve.

  4. Aug 18

    The Future of Sport Organizations : Why We Need to Rethink Leadership

    Sport is changing faster than ever before. New expectations from athletes, fans, communities, governments and partners are transforming the way sport organizations operate. In this first episode of The Sport Lab, we explore why traditional models of leadership and governance are no longer enough to address the challenges of today’s sport ecosystem. Drawing from more than two decades of experience working with Olympic sport organizations, federations and international stakeholders, Laurent Torrecillas discusses the need to rethink how sport organizations are led, structured and developed. What does it mean to build a future-ready sport organization? How can leaders move beyond managing daily operations and focus on long-term transformation? The Sport Lab explores leadership, governance and transformation in sport, bringing ideas, experiences and reflections to those shaping the future of sport.

  5. Aug 4

    Welcome To The Sport Lab

    Welcome to the Sport Lab, a podcast exploring leadership, governance and transformation in sport.

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Exploring leadership, governance and transformation in sport THE SPORT LAB is where sport leaders, thinkers and change-makers explore how the Olympic and global sport ecosystem must evolve. Through conversations, insights and critical perspectives, we examine the challenges shaping tomorrow’s sport organizations and inspire leaders to build institutions that are more resilient, responsible and future-ready.

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