Paul Wood
Co-founder @Forge Leadership And Performance
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WORK HISTORY
Co-founder @Forge Leadership And Performance
GB
As Co-Founder of FORGE Leadership & Performance, I work with organisations to develop stronger leaders, more connected teams, and cultures that support sustainable high performance.Drawing on my background in elite sport and leadership development, I deliver leadership programmes, workshops, and one-to-one coaching that focus on alignment, resilience, and trust.Our work helps businesses strengthen relationships, improve communication, and create environments where people feel clear about expectations, connected to the team, and able to perform under pressure.
EDUCATION
Loughborough University
Foundation degree, Health and Wellness, General
Peoplecert
PRINCE2
The Manchester College
Foundation degree, ILM Leadership and management Level 5
The University of Bolton
Master's degree, Sports and Exercise
Oxbridge
Counseling
ABOUT PAUL WOOD
Former professional rugby league player with 16 seasons at Warrington Wolves, playing over 350 professional games at the highest level. Throughout my career, I had the privilege of: • Challenge Cup Winner in 2009, 2010, and 2012• Super League Grand Finalist in 2012 and 2013 • League Leaders’ Shield Winner in 2011. I also represented: • Great Britain in 2003 and 2006 Tri-Nations tours to Australia and New Zealand • England squad in 2005.Former Head Coach of Swinton Lions Rugby League Club, bringing my experience as a player and leader into coaching to develop a strong, high-performing team. Alongside my coaching role, I deliver wellbeing and leadership programs across various organisations, including a major project spanning seven NHS hospital sites. This work has led to measurable improvements in healthier individual behavioural changes, stronger team cohesion, and reductions in absence rates.Academically, I hold: • Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning • Foundation Degree in Elite Athlete Wellbeing Management • ILM Level 5 Leadership and Management • Level 3 Counselling Skills • Strengths Deployment Inventory assessor My experience in leadership roles has consistently resulted in increased productivity and revenue growth.Passionate about performance, resilience, and leadership, I thrive on helping individuals grow and teams reach their full potential, both in sport and business environments.
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