In today's episode, James speaks to Marcus Kingwell, the CEO of EMD UK. Marcus is an accomplished presenter, public speaker, consultant, and facilitator. He joined EMD UK in October 2019 bringing a wealth of experience to the role. He has over 20 years of experience leading organizations including well cycling AOC sport, the Institute for sports parks and leisure, and sports-based consultancies with both National and International reach.
As the national governing body for group exercise we are dedicated to achieving our vision of healthier communities through group exercise. We work with instructors, operators and organisations across the sector to provide help, support and advice and to ensure that group exercise continues to inspire people of all ages and abilities to take part in physical activity.
Tune in to learn more about:
- Marcus's early life and career path
- Marcus's experience in management and consultancy for the organizations he worked for
- How he ended up in his current role as CEO of EMD UK
- How Exercise Move Dance came up, their focus, and key partnerships
- More about the membership offered and the trend of their membership during the Covid pandemic
- Marcus's approach to management and how his perspective on leadership has evolved throughout his career.
- The business philosophies and habits he employs to tackle business issues and stay focused
- The piece of advice Marcus would give to his younger self
…and so much more!
Connect with Marcus: LinkedIn.
Marcus Kingwell
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