David Stewart, RYP International
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David Stewart (B Ed, Grad Dip Sports Science, master’s Business Leadership) David is the Founder & Principal of RYP International – A Coaching & Advisory Practice. For over 40 years he has worked globally with organisations, communities, sports teams, CEO’s and their leadership teams to develop their capability and culture to maximise performance.
You cannot have winning without being challenged
Winning isn’t a destination—it’s a process, where real progress and success come from embracing challenge and continuous improvement.
Have You Got What It Takes tour with Nathan Lyon, April-June 2026
Nathan Lyon is bringing his "Have You Got What It Takes" roadshow to regional Victoria and New South Wales — and it's not one to miss.
See one, do one, teach one
A simple but powerful reminder that real leadership isn’t built through theory alone, but through the cycle of seeing, doing, and ultimately teaching others to create true competence, confidence, and accountability.
The regional Australia advantage
For many regional Australians, 30 minutes in nature isn’t therapy — it’s simply part of everyday life, and that may be our greatest wellbeing advantage.
Why simplicity is the ultimate sophistication
True leadership lies in cutting through complexity — because when systems, strategy, and communication are simple, people understand faster, act with confidence, and organisations move forward.
The hardest decision is to act
These words from Amelia Earhart capture a timeless truth about leadership. Earhart, who pushed beyond fear, convention, and uncertainty to chart new frontiers, understood that progress rarely comes from waiting. It comes from courageously stepping forward when outcomes are unclear.
With clarity and focus, progress always follows
Progress follows when leaders provide clear direction and focus, because people perform best when they understand what matters, why it matters, and where to invest their energy.
Silence is acceptance
Silence in leadership is never neutral — when issues, standards, or confusion go unaddressed, people interpret that quiet as permission.
A sense of pride requires achievement
Pride is earned through effort, resilience and achievement. As Australia Day invites reflection, it reminds us that our national identity has been built through generations of quiet, hard-won progress.
Pressure is a privilege, but stress is an illness
Pressure sharpens performance and signals purpose, but when left unmanaged it quietly becomes stress—an illness that erodes people, teams, and leadership from the inside out.
