Serena Guthrie
Ex-England Netball Athlete and Captain, Athlete Mentor, Keynote Speaker
- MBE
- Ex international player England Netball Captain
- Former clubs: Team Bath, Northern Mystics, Giants Netball
- Performance Lead for Jersey Netball
- Over 100 caps for England
- Owner of Legacy Netball
- FlyHawk Netball athlete
- Lucozade athlete
- The Jersey Sport Hall of Fame
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Serena Guthrie MBE – Inspiring High Performance, Leadership & Team Culture
Serena Guthrie MBE transforms teams, ignites leadership potential and drives high performance in organisations, drawing from a glittering 15-year career as England Netball Captain and Performance Lead for Jersey Netball. Having played in over 110 international matches and captained England to Commonwealth Gold, Serena’s insights into overcoming adversity, building winning cultures and achieving success under pressure resonate across sport and business alike.
- England Netball Captain & Multi-Medal Winner, Serena led teams at three Netball World Cups and two Commonwealth Games, celebrated for her speed, resilience and strategic acumen.
- Champion of High Performance, her leadership in high-stakes environments translates directly to business settings, helping teams stay focused, adapt quickly, and deliver results against any challenge.
- Expert in Team Culture and People Development, Serena’s post-retirement focus addresses talent development and workplace wellbeing, with programmes in executive coaching, youth development and masterclasses for future leaders.
- Advocate for Resilience & Productivity, Serena’s experiences have shaped practical frameworks for managing change, fostering accountability, and enhancing decision-making, solutions that empower leaders to tackle productivity and mental health issues head-on.
What Business Challenges Does Serena Address?
Serena Guthrie helps organisations confront:
- Leadership in Uncertainty: Leading through change, uncertainty, and adversity; fostering a culture that thrives in tough times.
- Building High-Performing Teams: Instilling trust, accountability, and continuous improvement across diverse groups.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Encouraging collaboration, communication, and embracing diverse perspectives for balanced decision making.
- Talent Development: Equipping leaders to nurture emerging talent, build succession, and empower the next generation.
- Workplace Wellbeing: Sharing actionable approaches for supporting mental health and building resilience at every level.
Serena Guthrie’s approach goes beyond offering inspiration; she focuses on delivering practical solutions that genuinely support organizational growth. Her sessions are accessible, free from jargon, and draw directly on authentic experiences and the challenges she has faced throughout her sporting and leadership journey.