
ecap Insights Podcast – Leading with Values Series
Episode 2 (Part 1): Building Psychological Safety in Youth Sport – Lessons for Future Leaders with Liam Hughes
What can youth football teach us about leadership?
In this episode, Liam Hughes, Director of Football at Azul FC, joins us to explore how psychological safety on the pitch lays the foundation for future-ready leaders. From coaching strategies that build confidence and emotional resilience to leadership lessons drawn from player development, we uncover how trust, self-awareness, and adaptability start early.
Tune in to discover why the environments we create, from academies to boardrooms, shape how people grow, perform, and lead.
Key themes: psychological safety, people-first leadership, emotional intelligence, youth development, coaching culture
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