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Rory Lawson
Transform team performance with Rory Lawson, speaker and former Scotland Rugby International. Rory works with businesses to build resilience, leadership skills and innovation mindsets, delivering actionable strategies backed by his executive coaching expertise and sports business success.


Rory Lawson, a former Scotland Rugby International with 31 caps, smoothly transitioned from the rugby field to the business world after an injury ended his sports career.
As the founder of a sports nutrition business, he introduced the world's first coconut water protein drink, showcasing his innovative spirit.
Rory is also a certified executive coach and a respected sports broadcaster.
His unique blend of sports and business expertise makes him an engaging speaker who inspires teams to excel.
Rory's insights into resilience, leadership, and innovation are invaluable for businesses facing today's challenges.
Book Rory Lawson to motivate your team and gain practical strategies for success.
Rory brings a unique blend of elite sports experience and entrepreneurial success to inspire your team or business. His journey from international rugby player to pioneering the world's first coconut water protein drink showcases resilience, innovation, and leadership. Booking Rory as a speaker will not only motivate but also provide practical insights into achieving excellence in competitive and corporate environments.
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Rory Lawson draws on his experience as a former professional rugby player and business founder to frame leadership and resilience principles within real-world examples from sport and entrepreneurship.
Rory Lawson speaks on resilience, leadership, and entrepreneurship, drawing on his experience as a founder, certified executive coach, and sports broadcaster. He earned 31 caps as a Scotland Rugby International before transitioning into business, where he founded a sports nutrition company and launched what he describes as the world's first coconut water protein drink.
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