Confidence drives performance: Confidence is a critical leadership skill, not a soft skill. Leadership is gender-neutral: Great leadership is defined by values, capability and integrity. Self-belief creates leaders: Early encouragement and strong role models build lasting leadership confidence. Lessons from elite sportOver the last two decades, I have spent significant time studying leadership and high performance, drawing lessons from business and elite sport. A qualified executive coach who has been coaching throughout her adult life, Lynn helps CEOs, boards and leadership teams turn strategy into measurable performance.