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Paul Goddard

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General Manager at David Lloyd Leisure
📍 United Kingdom

Paul Goddard is a General Manager at David Lloyd Leisure with extensive experience managing health clubs, having previously held multiple GM roles at Virgin Active. People who have worked with him describe him as a "people person" who empowers his teams to succeed. His career also includes experience as a Commercial Director.

He is a hands-on leader who believes in understanding his teams daily work, once spending an evening training with his clubs lifeguards. Paul champions a focus on team wellness and resilience, believing it is a cornerstone of success. He is interested in major brands like British Airways and The Walt Disney Company.

Unique fact: To better appreciate his staff, he participated in a strenuous swimming training session with his clubs lifeguards.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
General Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Kind Leadership
He advocates for leading with kindness, honesty, integrity, and empathy, using the hashtag #KindLeadership to summarize his philosophy.
Employee Development
Expresses immense pride in seeing his team members advance, specifically mentioning a "Step-Up to GM" development program and their successful graduation.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
General Manager
David Lloyd Leisure
1-2019 - 1-2021
Commercial Director
A13 STEEL LTD
8-2017 - 12-2018
General Manager (Kensington Health Club)
Virgin Active
12-2015 - 8-2017
General Manager (Thundersley Health Club)
Virgin Active
3-2012 - 12-2015
General Manager (Romford Health Club)
Virgin Active
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