Leadership under pressure is where the strongest teams are made.
Dan Jones is a filmmaker, storyteller and presenter with more than two decades inside elite cycling.
He created the iconic Backstage Pass series, directed the MIFF‑winning documentary All For One, and worked closely with GreenEDGE, Cadel Evans, Matt Hayman, Esteban Chaves and Allan Peiper.
His behind‑the‑scenes access to the Tour de France has shaped his leadership keynote, which explores culture, clarity, trust, decision‑making and resilience through powerful, cinematic storytelling.
Talking Points
Leadership Under Pressure
Elite cycling is the ultimate pressure cooker, split‑second decisions, high stakes, and no margin for error. Dan unpacks how leaders stay composed, create clarity and drive performance when everything is moving at 60 km/h. Audiences walk away with practical tools for leading through uncertainty and high‑pressure moments.
Leadership Under Pressure
Culture & High‑Performance Teams
Drawing on two decades inside Tour de France teams, Dan reveals how culture is built, protected and tested under extreme conditions. He shares stories from team cars, hotel rooms and race days to show how trust, connection and shared purpose drive elite performance — and how organisations can build the same foundations.
Culture & High‑Performance Teams
Role Clarity & Communication
In the Tour, every rider knows their job — and that clarity wins races. Dan explores how role clarity, communication and alignment transform team performance. Audiences learn how to remove confusion, reduce friction and create teams that move fast and confidently.
Role Clarity & Communication
Trust & Team Connection
Trust is the currency of elite sport. Through powerful behind‑the‑scenes stories, Dan shows how trust is built, how it breaks, and how teams repair it. This session gives leaders practical ways to strengthen relationships and create environments where people feel safe to perform.
Trust & Team Connection
Decision‑Making in Fast‑Moving Environments
From team cars to finish lines, elite cycling demands rapid, imperfect decisions. Dan breaks down how leaders can make faster calls, reduce hesitation and empower their teams to act decisively — even when the information is incomplete.
Decision‑Making in Fast‑Moving Environments
Resilience & Recovery
Using emotional stories from riders who’ve crashed, rebuilt and risen again, Dan explores resilience as a skill, not a personality trait. Audiences learn how to reset, recover and maintain momentum through setbacks and change.
Resilience & Recovery
Storytelling for Leaders
Dan lifts the curtain on how world‑class storytelling shapes culture, inspires teams and drives behaviour. He teaches leaders how to communicate with clarity, emotion and impact — using narrative techniques drawn from filmmaking and elite sport.
Storytelling for Leaders
Video
Dan Jones | Leadership Lessons from the Tour de France & Pro Cycling
Dan Jones | All For One Trailer
Allan Peiper Documentary
Dan has a rare ability to connect with audiences through story. Whether it’s a documentary, a podcast or a live show, he brings people into the moment and makes them feel part of the journey ... keep reading Matthew Keenan - Sports Commentator
Dan is an exceptional storyteller with a creative mind and a grounded, human approach. He’s as comfortable in a boardroom as he is on a mountain pass at the Tour de France. His integrity, humour and ability to connect with people make him a standout communicator and a genuine leadership voice.
