Gordon Herbert – with vision, tactics and strategy to become world champion coach

“A team is only as strong as the people behind it. Together we can move mountains.” – National coach & world champion Gordon Herbert

Gordon Herbert is not just an outstanding basketball coach – he is a leader who shapes, inspires, and leads teams to peak performance. With an impressive CV in international professional sport, he is the perfect speaker for anyone interested in leadership, vision, and goal achievement.

Gordon Herbert: From player to world champion coach

Born in Canada, Gordon Herbert himself had an impressive career as a professional basketball player before switching sides and establishing himself as a coach. His coaching career began in the early 1990s and since then he has coached countless teams in various European leagues. These include top clubs from the German Basketball Bundesliga and the French Pro A.

“As a coach, it’s not just about giving instructions. It’s about creating an environment in which the players can discover and develop their own strengths. I firmly believe that pressure should never be greater than the joy of the job.” – Gordon Herbert

The highlight of his coaching career came in 2023, when he sensationally led the German national basketball team to the World Championships. Herbert is a tactician and strategist who always gets the best out of his players – not only through sporting instructions, but also through emotional intelligence and leadership.

What makes Gordon Herbert so special

But what really makes Gordon Herbert so special? It is his ability to create and implement visions. He knows how to form teams that rise above themselves. “It’s not just about success on the pitch, but about finding the right identity and knowing your own strengths,” explains Herbert. His talks are therefore not just about tactics, but also about how teams and companies can clearly define their identity and vision to be successful.

“It is important to have a vision, but at the same time to remain open to change. Leadership is about getting the best out of each individual while remaining flexible to navigate the path to achieving goals.” – Gordon Herbert

Leadership and identity – a question of the right vision

For Gordon Herbert, leadership is not just a position, but a task that requires constant self-reflection and further development. “Good leadership means having a clear vision, but at the same time being open to change and getting the best out of each individual,” he says. He not only applies this philosophy to his teams, but also conveys it in his presentations. Herbert knows how to motivate people and to show them how important it is to grow together as a team and pursue common goals.

Why Gordon Herbert is the right speaker for your event

When it comes to topics such as leadership, goal achievement and identity, Gordon Herbert doesn’t just bring theoretical knowledge to the table – he brings practical experience at the highest level. As a trainer who shapes teams into world champions, he knows exactly how to inspire people, create a clear vision and celebrate success together.

“I don’t hesitate to create conflict to see if my players are resilient enough. I’d rather tame a lion than teach a cat to roar.” – Gordon Herbert

He is the perfect speaker for managers and teams who want to develop further and reach new horizons. With his relaxed, authentic manner and his gripping stories from the world of top-class sport, he manages to captivate his audience and give them valuable inspiration for their own work.

If you are looking for a speaker who takes leadership to a new level, who makes visions tangible and knows how teams not only formulate goals together, but also achieve them, then former super coach Gordon Herbert is exactly the right choice.

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