Episode 10: Interview with Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, Firebird neurodiversity consultancy
Team Talk
Leading Neurodiverse Teams: What Most Organisations Get Wrong In this episode of Team Talk, I’m joined by neurodiversity expert Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, founder of Firebird. Together, we explore what it really takes to support neurodivergent talent at work – and why so many organisations are still getting it wrong. Rachel shares her own journey to late diagnosis of autism and ADHD, and how that experience shaped her mission to help organisations build more inclusive, effective workplaces. We discuss the reality inside many organisations today, the common misconceptions leaders...
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Episode 9: Interview with Will Nelson, GB Surfing
Team Talk
Why Individualised Development Matters in High Performing Teams In this episode, Sherry Bevan talks to Will Nelson from GB Surfing. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at building an Olympic sport from the ground up. Will Nelson shares how GB Surfing is developing talent, creating structure, and competing on the world stage - alongside lessons on leadership, clarity, and performing under pressure. Together they explore how: Clarity drives performance: when roles, expectations and purpose are clear, athletes and teams can focus on what really matters. ...
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Episode 8: Interview with Roxy Allen, Talent Development Manager
Team Talk
Building High-Performing Teams with Agile & Human-Centred Design In this episode of the Team Talk Podcast, Sherry Bevan chats with Roxy Allen, a strategic talent development manager, about how Agile and human-centred design can transform teams and learning experiences. Roxy shares her journey from traditional HR roles to pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that empower individuals, enhance collaboration, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Discover how she uses design thinking, iterative methods, and co-creation to deliver learning and development programs that...
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Episode 7: Interview with Helen Ward of Watford FC Women
Team Talk
From Player to Leader: Lessons in Trust, Identity and Transition In this episode, Sherry Bevan is joined by Helen Ward, Head of Women’s Football at Watford FC and former Wales international with over 100 caps. Helen reflects on her journey through both the amateur and professional eras of women’s football, sharing how the game has evolved and what it’s taken to balance elite sport with work, motherhood and life beyond the pitch. They explore leadership, trust and honesty in high-performing teams, the challenges of part-time and transitional environments, and how Helen’s experiences as...
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Episode 6: Interview with Lúcás Ó’Ceallacháin, Locus of Control
Team Talk
How to build high-performing teams through curiosity, connection, and learning across sports and cultures. In this episode of Team Talk, Sherry Bevan speaks with Lúcás Ó’Ceallacháin, a high-performance coach with over 20 years of global experience across diverse sports, including Rugby, handball, wrestling, and artistic swimming. Lúcás shares insights on building high-performing teams, creating learning-focused environments, and navigating cultural differences across countries and sports. From the importance of team chemistry to giving critical feedback effectively, this conversation...
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Episode 5: Interview with Sion Kitson, England Futsal
Team Talk
What does it take to grow a national sport with limited resources? In this episode of Team Talk, Sherry Bevan is joined by Sion Kitson, Head of Development and Technical Lead at England Futsal. Sion explains what futsal is, why it’s such a fast-paced and demanding sport, and how it differs from traditional football. He shares insights into the growth of futsal in England, including the development of the women’s game, England’s position on the international stage, and the challenges of building a national sport with limited resources. The conversation goes beyond the court to explore...
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Episode 2: Interview with Scott Drawer of INEOS Grenadiers
Team Talk
What happens when a high-performance team stops winning — and has to rebuild belief under pressure? In this episode of Team Talk, Sherry Bevan is joined by Scott Drawer, Performance Director at INEOS Grenadiers, to explore what it really takes to lead performance when the spotlight is unforgiving and results matter. Scott shares a behind-the-scenes view of professional cycling and the complexity of leading a dispersed, multicultural team operating at the highest level of sport. Together, they unpack why teams plateau, how culture reveals itself under pressure, and why connection, trust and...
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Episode 3: Interview with Doug Ryder of Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
Team Talk
What does it take to build - lose - and rebuild a high-performance team without losing belief or values? In this episode of Team Talk, Sherry Bevan speaks with Doug Ryder about leadership, resilience and community in professional cycling. Doug shares the journey from an “impossible” Olympic-era dream to leading the first African team at the Tour de France - and how Q36.5 Pro Cycling rebuilt after losing all sponsorship during Covid. This is a candid conversation about belief, trust and what really sustains performance when results disappear. What you’ll hear in this episode Building...
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Episode 4: Interview with Matt Hall of Bromley Football Club
Team Talk
What does it really take to take a football club into the Football League for the first time in its history? In this episode of Team Talk, Sherry Bevan is joined by Matt Hall, Head of Football Operations and Administration at Bromley Football Club, to explore the unseen work behind on-pitch success. Matt shares Bromley’s journey from non-league football to promotion in 2024, and what it means to be part of the “team behind the team”. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at the operational, cultural and community foundations that allow players and coaches to perform without distraction....
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Episode 1: Introduction to Team Talk
Team Talk
Team Talk is a podcast about what really makes teams perform at their best. In this introduction episode, host Sherry Bevan shares why she created the podcast, her background in sport and leadership, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Drawing on lessons from elite sport, business, and the charity sector, Team Talk explores team culture, leadership, resilience, and belonging - through real stories, not buzzwords. If you lead a team, or work as part of one, this podcast is for you. About your host, Sherry Bevan Sherry Bevan helps teams in transition perform at their...
info_outlineWhat happens when a high-performance team stops winning — and has to rebuild belief under pressure?
In this episode of Team Talk, Sherry Bevan is joined by Scott Drawer, Performance Director at INEOS Grenadiers, to explore what it really takes to lead performance when the spotlight is unforgiving and results matter.
Scott shares a behind-the-scenes view of professional cycling and the complexity of leading a dispersed, multicultural team operating at the highest level of sport. Together, they unpack why teams plateau, how culture reveals itself under pressure, and why connection, trust and belonging are essential - not optional - in high-performance environments.
This conversation goes beyond cycling to offer practical insights for leaders in any sector navigating change, rebuilding momentum, and creating the conditions for people to perform at their best.
If you care about culture, leadership and sustainable high performance, this episode is for you.
Important links
- Owen Eastwood – Belonging
- Professor Robin Dunbar – research on social connection and group size
- Professor Steve Peters – The Chimp Paradox
- Scott Drawer on LinkedIn
- INEOS Grenadiers website, Facebook & Instagram
About the guest
Scott Drawer is the Performance Director for INEOS Grenadiers, responsible for race performance, coaching strategy, rider development, recruitment and the integration of science, medicine and technology across the team.
With a background spanning Olympic sport (including London 2012), professional rugby and elite education, Scott brings both scientific rigour and human insight to high-performance environments.
About your host, Sherry Bevan
Sherry Bevan helps teams in transition perform at their best – without the fluff. A former Global Head of IT Service in an international law firm, she now works across technology, professional services and the charity sector. Through her Team Kickoff Accelerator, Sherry supports new and changing teams to build trust, strengthen collaboration and set the foundations for high performance. A former grassroots cyclist and still a runner, Sherry is fascinated by what sport can teach us about teamwork, leadership and sustainable performance – and it’s these ideas she explores with leaders and experts on Team Talk.
Connect with Sherry
- Website: https://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/
- Sign up for news and updates.
- Apply to join the Team Culture Club.
- Connect on LinkedIn.