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27^th February 14:00

What does a truly effective stroke feel like when every detail matters? How do you find speed without forcing it, and make technical adjustments when fatigue sets in? In this masterclass, Esther works directly on the water with participants to refine technique in real time, sharing the cues, corrections, and sensations she has used at world championship and Olympic level. This is a rare opportunity to learn how elite performance is built stroke by stroke, and to leave with a clearer, more efficient way of rowing that you can immediately feel and apply.

23^rd February 17:30-19:00 

Esther’s journey is an invitation to rethink what high performance really looks like. Starting in a small, under-resourced rowing club, she progressed to world championship gold and the Olympic stage through disciplined execution, long-term thinking, and an ability to show up when the stakes are highest. One of her defining strengths is the ability to change focus, switching from executing the perfect stroke on the water to breaking down complex problems in the classroom. In this talk, Esther goes beyond medals to share the moments that shaped her most: the failures, doubts, and decisions that defined her path. She draws clear parallels with the Oxford MBA experience: sustained pressure, uncertainty, and tough trade-offs—offering insights that challenge how participants think about performance, ambition, and growth in their own careers.