From Banking to the Boardroom, in this episode we learn more about Pete Ackerley’s Journey Across British Sport.This week, we're joined by Pete Ackerley, a seasoned leader in UK sport who’s shaped national strategy across cricket, football, and beyond. Currently Owner of PA Sport Development Consultancy, Pete also serves as a Board Director at the England & Wales Cricket Board, and Trustee of the England & Wales Cricket Trust. His career spans senior leadership roles with the British American Football Association, The FA, and Lancashire County Cricket Club.But it all started in banking—until a groundhog day moment pushed Pete to follow his true passion.In this episode, we dive into:- His pivot from finance to purpose-driven work in sport- What good leadership looks like at governing body level- How to build trust and performance in high-pressure environments- The lessons sport can teach every sector—including marketingWhether you're in sport, business, or just navigating your own pivot, this one’s packed with real-world leadership insight.🔗 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.#ManchesterSEOPodcast #Leadership #SportBusiness #Cricket #Football #CareerPivot #BoardroomInsights #PeteAckerley

18:25 - 19:30 - Good coaching in sport and business26:10 - 27:50 - Pass things on better than you found them30:15 - 31:40 - Managers Manage, players play33:40 - 36:10 - Building the right cultureThe Episode was recorded by ⁠@Flownamix: ⁠https://www.flownamix.co.uk/⁠ ⁠ for ⁠Manchester SEO⁠ -⁠ ⁠⁠https://mcr-seo.com/⁠⁠ The episode was sponsored by: Brownies were Supplied by Bele Brownies: https://www.belebrownies.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Water Was supplied by Crag Spring Water: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.cragspringwater.co.uk Thank you for your business!