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Manager of Manchester City and former player of the Barça Dream Team. Speaker Pep Guardiola has won several titles as a player, such as the UEFA Cup, and as a coach, such as the Globe Soccer Awards Coach of the Century in 2020. Organizations book Pep Guardiola to learn about motivation, improvement, leadership skills, strategy, and execution.
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Sports speaker Pep Guardiola used to be a popular football player who is now the manager of Manchester City. At 13, Pep began his football career. He started playing as a defender in Barcelona and was later moved to the senior squad at age 20. While playing in the 1990s Barça Dream Team, he contributed to winning several titles. These include 4 Spain Super cups, 6 La Liga titles, 1 UEFA Cup Winner’s Cup, 1 European Cup, and 2 UEFA Super Cups. In total, Pep made 479 appearances for the team over the course of 12 seasons. At the time, he was defined as one of the best defensive midfielders.
Not only did Guardiola win 14 titles while playing for el Barça, but he also built a unique playing style that wowed football fans worldwide.
In 2007, speaker Pep Guardiola became the manager of Barcelona B for one season. He later became a coach of the senior side. With Pep as a coach, the team went through a significant transition, parting ways with the team’s leading players. The new Guardiola-led team excelled everywhere they played. In fact, they won titles such as the Copa del Rey, La Liga title, and the Champions League. The club also won the UEFA Super Cup, the Supercopa de España, and the Club World Cup. Pep was the first manager in history to win six championships in a single season with the same team. In addition, he is the only coach in Barcelona history to have outperformed Real Madrid in the El Clásico on five separate occasions.
Pep Guardiola left Barcelona in 2012. One year later, he joined Bayern Munich. During Guardiola’s first season with Bayern, he obtained the DFB-Pokal title, Bundesliga title, Club World Cup titles, and the UEFA Super Cup. At present, he is Manchester City’s manager.
Pep has won several awards. Some of the most recent ones are the Globe Soccer Awards Coach of the Century in 2020 and the LMA Manager of the Year: 2020–21.
Delving into the heart of self-drive, Guardiola reveals the techniques he employs to continually inspire his teams for success.
Pep showcases the essential qualities of leadership he's honed over his decorated career, shaping players and staff alike.
Guardiola breaks down the intricate strategies he designs and how he ensures they come to life on the field.