What does it truly take to build a high-performing team?
Join us for High Stakes, a powerful and engaging morning focused on the people, behaviours, and training that underpin exceptional team performance.
This event is designed to be fully flexible – attend the full morning, join us just for the speaker sessions, or drop in during the expo at a time that suits you. Just make sure to book a space and let us know of any dietary requirements.
Part 1: The High Stakes Sessions (8:00am – 10:00am)
8:00am – Doors Open
Enjoy breakfast and informal networking with fellow professionals.
8:30am – Speaker Sessions Begin
We’re joined by two outstanding speakers who bring unique perspectives on high performance:
- Ross Wilson – Former Royal Marine Sniper
Ross Wilson challenges the “lone wolf” sniper myth, demonstrating that elite success under pressure is rooted in rigorous, consistent team training. Drawing on his experience in Sangin 2010, the most intense UK combat since WWII, Ross introduces the “Battle Casualty Replacement”: a role requiring immediate, high-impact performance with zero additional training. This session translates frontline tactics into a blueprint for business resilience, focusing on rapid team assimilation and the power of ownership. Leaders will learn to cultivate a 5-second mindset, enabling their teams to pivot from sudden disruption to strategic execution. Prepare your organisation today for the challenges that await tomorrow. - Stevie Baxter – Founder, The Sporting Pursuit
With over 25 years of global experience across sport, business, and education, Stevie brings high-energy insights into what truly drives performance. His focus?– People.
The individuals who set standards, drive behaviours, and turn values into action. Expect practical, inspiring takeaways on leadership, talent, and building teams that consistently deliver.
Q&A Session
An opportunity to engage directly with both speakers.
You are welcome to attend just this part of the morning and leave at 10:00am if needed.
Part 2: Training Expo & Live Demonstrations (10:00am – 12:00pm)
From 10:00am, the morning shifts up a gear – into a hands-on, interactive training experience.
Step inside our training centre and see exactly how high-performing teams are built – not in theory, but through real, practical training in action.
🔥 What to Expect
Live, high-impact demonstrations including:
- Working at Height
- Confined Spaces
- Plant & Operations (featuring brand new electric plant equipment)
- Personal Protective Equipment & Rescue Kits
Explore the full scope of our training expertise:
- IOSH-certified programmes
- Dangerous Goods
- Plant & Equipment
- Lift Truck Operations
- Leadership & Workforce Development
This is a relaxed, informal, and fully interactive session – giving you the chance to get hands-on with equipment, experience real training environments, and ask our expert instructors anything.
Delivered by the teams at IED Training, Bon Accord Training, and Aquaterra Training – this is your opportunity to see what great training really looks like.
