UK Sports Institute and Real Talk Studio Partner to Strengthen Manager & Leadership Development
Real Talk Studio is excited to announce a new partnership with the UK Sports Institute (UKSI) to support their Manager and Leadership Development programmes.
The UK Sports Institute plays a pivotal role in helping athletes and performance staff reach their full potential. A key part of that mission is ensuring managers and leaders have the confidence and capability to create supportive, high-performance environments. With Real Talk Studio, UKSI leaders will now be able to practice crucial conversations with AI-powered video avatars, building the skills they need to lead under pressure.
What the Partnership Brings
Through Real Talk Studio, UKSI managers and leaders will be able to:
- Rehearse high-stakes conversations such as performance feedback, wellbeing check-ins, and team alignment
- Develop confidence under pressure by practicing in realistic, sports-specific scenarios
- Receive immediate insights into their communication style, empathy, and clarity
- Build lasting leadership habits through regular, repeatable practice sessions
This collaboration ensures that the leadership skills supporting the UK’s sporting ecosystem are as world-class as the athletes they serve.
Why It Matters
“In high-performance sport, the conversations off the field are just as important as the training on it,” says Toby Sinclair, Founder of Real Talk Studio. “Partnering with the UK Sports Institute means we can help their leaders develop the confidence and clarity to handle those crucial moments.”
“At UKSI, we’re committed to supporting both athletes and staff,” says Tim Rawlinson. “Real Talk Studio gives our managers and leaders a safe, innovative space to practice and grow—strengthening the culture that underpins performance.”
About UK Sports Institute
The UK Sports Institute provides world-class science, medicine, technology, and innovation to Olympic and Paralympic sports in the UK. Their mission is to power performance and inspire success on the global stage.
About Real Talk Studio
Real Talk Studio helps managers and teams practice the conversations that matter most through AI-powered video roleplay. From feedback and wellbeing conversations to leadership and team dynamics, Real Talk Studio makes practice possible—safe, scalable, and effective.
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