About Haddad Consulting
At Haddad consulting we partner with clients to develop uniquely tailored and pragmatic solutions designed to drive impact and performance.
Our customised approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of High Performance sport with collaboration at all levels of the client organisation.
This ensures that our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build a more capable workforce and secure lasting results.
We deliver market leading, relevant, evidence-based training and empower your team to achieve outstanding results. We fully understand the landscape of elite international sports competition and the challenges of elite performance.
Meet Gina Haddad
Gina Haddad is a high performance sport and leadership consultant and academic. Her unique skill set brings together world-leading athlete leadership development insights, high-level strategic planning expertise, strong stakeholder management skills and extensive coach development capabilities. With a background as an elite athlete, coach, coach developer and administrator in the Australian High Performance Sport network. Her experience includes leading coaching and elite athlete development programs in NSOs and delivering university coach education programs. A highly experienced coaching practitioner, with over 30 years’ experience as a professional coach and coach developer, she has worked with coaches and athletes across a wide range of sports from youth development to high performance and currently consults to Olympic and professional team sports. Gina has completed a Master of Education (Sports Coaching) and a PhD in the field of Athlete Leadership from the University of Sydney. Her ground-breaking research on the use of Athlete Leadership Groups in professional football teams has been published in International Journals, including Psychology of Sport and Exercise and the International Journal of Sport Coaching, and she has presented at International Conferences, including the World Congress of Science and Football, and the Global Coaching Excellence conferences 2019 and 2023. Gina’s practical experience combined with her research understanding enables her to deliver sport leadership development that is informed by contemporary sport leadership research but delivered in a way that connects with managers and coaches and translates into practice to make a meaningful difference to performance outcomes. She has a unique ability to simplify complex concepts, and her strong interpersonal skills enable her to quickly develop rapport and build trust with the leaders and coaches she works with.
Our Approach
Unlocking Authentic Leadership for Sustainable Success
At Haddad Consulting, we believe that true leadership starts with self-awareness and authenticity. Our approach helps leaders connect with their core values, understand what drives them, and unlock their full leadership potential. We empower leaders to develop a genuine, impactful leadership style that resonates with their teams, builds trust, and drives performance in high-pressure environments. This foundation of emotional intelligence and resilience ensures that your leadership not only thrives but leaves a lasting impact on those you lead.
Transforming Coaching through Adaptive Collaboration
Coaching is about more than just tactics; it's about fostering strong relationships and adapting to the unique needs of each athlete. Our approach enhances your coaching effectiveness by integrating collaborative practices that inspire growth and peak performance. Through experiential learning and reflective practice, we help coaches develop tailored strategies that evolve with their team's needs. We empower coaches to create a growth-oriented, performance-driven culture, unlocking the potential in each athlete and helping your team consistently perform at their best.
Cultivating High-Performance Teams through Shared Identity
Success in high-performance sport is built on the strength of the team. Our approach focuses on developing a strong, shared team identity where every member is deeply connected to the collective mission. We help you foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and mutual respect through improved communication and emotional intelligence. This approach creates an environment where each team member is motivated to go beyond their limits and work cohesively to achieve extraordinary results. With Haddad Consulting, your team will reach new levels of performance, powered by unity and purpose.
