Announcing More Conference Details, High-Performance Coaching with the University of Bath, In Conversation with Drew Holmgreen
Dear Member,
Welcome to the GXN Insight No.3. Today’s Insight contains three exciting items. Firstly, we bring you news of the Participant Guide for the upcoming GXN Conference; our second item highlights an insightful and forward-thinking conversation about high-performance coaching with Ian Cordwell; and finish with news of another inspiring GXN podcast about leadership, industry transformation, and the future of the promotional products sector. We hope you enjoy the content.
The GXN Conference 2026 – Participant Guide
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Kitzbühel and for what promises to be an exceptional few days great company, a stimulating conference, a few rounds of golf in the mountain atmosphere, and beautiful spa in which to relax.
To help everyone to get the most from the conference we have produced the Participant Guide. The guide contains everything you need to know about the programme, travel information, what to expect, and how to contact us. We are with you every step of the way, so if you have other questions not covered by the guide, just reach out to us click here.
GXN in Conversation with Ian Cordwell – High-Performance Coaching
Whether you are a manager interested in personal development or responsible for leading others, understanding how to leverage learning can make a significant difference to performance. To get some insight on performance GXN turned to a leading source of high performance: the University of Bath in England, renowned for its sports training facilities and its association with numerous Olympic athletes, world champions, and gold medal winners. We spoke with a high-performance coach there to explore what business leaders and executives can learn from coaching in elite sport. You will find the ‘In Conversation’ piece on the GXN website.
GXN Executive Development Programme Podcast
Continuing with our executive development programme we uploaded a new podcast: In Conversation with PPAI CEO Drew Holmgreen. In this inspiring leadership podcast episode, Dr. Georgie Lack and Michael Freter sit down with Drew Holmgreen, President and CEO of PPAI, to discuss leadership, industry transformation, and the future of the promotional products sector. Drew shares his perspectives on leading through change, building strong organizational cultures, and navigating the opportunities and challenges shaping our industry today. It is a thoughtful conversation packed with insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals alike. You can access the podcast on Spotify.
Look out for news on further podcasts and the next Insight in July, and where we bring you news of a strategic paper with Fasteditor X GXN on “Artwork Automation in the European Promotional Products Market”. The paper examines why customization-driven margin compression makes artwork automation the single most important profitability lever for distributors and suppliers.
Best regards,
Michael Freter
Chief Network Officer
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