# Vicky Ackerley: Level 5 Leadership

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Podcast: [sportH.E](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sporth-e-7092584)
Published: 2025-04-23T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ben-oconnell6/episodes/Vicky-Ackerley-Level-5-Leadership-e31q56h
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## Resource

In this conversation, Vicky Ackerley shares her journey from a passionate athlete to the Director of Residences and Sport at the University of Manchester. We discuss the evolution of sport education, the challenges of managing a broad portfolio that includes both sports and residences, and the importance of advocating for the value of sport in higher education. Vicky emphasises the need for a shift in mindset regarding health and fitness, highlighting the long-term benefits of physical activity and the role universities play in fostering a culture of health among students. We also explore the future of H.E sport, addressing the volatile environment and the need for continued advocacy, emphasising the need for recognition of higher education sport and the challenges faced in the sector. Vicky refers to the Harvard paper on Level 5 Leadership, which you can find here: https://hbr.org/2001/01/level-5-leadership-the-triumph-of-humility-and-fierce-resolve-2

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