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John Mitchell: How Adversity Reshapes Coaching Philosophy
What happens when a coach who's traversed the globe leading elite teams for nearly three decades opens up about his most profound lessons? John Mitch…
1 year, 1 month ago
Matt Cockbain: The Head Coach Coaches the Head.
A masterclass in coaching philosophy with former Wallaby forward Matt Cockbain who unpacks the delicate art and science of building championship cult…
1 year, 1 month ago
Mike Ruddock: Culture, Causes, and the 2005 Welsh Legacy
What turns a group of talented individuals into champions? Mike Ruddock OBE—architect of Wales' historic 2005 Grand Slam—reveals it's about finding a…
1 year, 2 months ago
Scott Lawrence: Coaching Culture and Vision in USA Rugby
Episode 6
Scott Lawrence, a pivotal figure in USA Rugby, joins us for an enlightening conversation that straddles the line between sport and data science. Draw…
1 year, 2 months ago
Wayne Smith: Great teams are built on meaning.
Wayne Smith, one of rugby's greatest strategic minds, takes us on an intimate journey through his extraordinary coaching career, revealing the cultur…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ryan Martin: Burn the lesson plan. How to break through in professional coaching.
Episode 7
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Discover the secrets of crafting a winning team culture with our guest, Ryan Marti…
1 year, 2 months ago
Richard Cockerill: Rugby's Straightshooter. You can't pretend to be a good version of someone else.
Episode 11
Richard Cockerill cuts through the buzzwords to deliver a masterclass in building winning cultures across two decades of elite coaching. The former L…
1 year, 2 months ago
Conrad Smith: Coachability Unleashed, The Culture-Driven Approach to Rugby.
Episode 10
Conrad Smith unpacks the anatomy of winning team culture with remarkable clarity and authenticity. Drawing from his 94 tests with the All Blacks and …
1 year, 3 months ago
Frans Ludeke: The Soft Skills of Really Caring and Loving People
Episode 9
Frans Ludeke, legendary rugby coach with over 30 years of experience spanning South Africa to Japan, reveals the leadership principles that have defi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Glenn Delaney: The 80-20 Rule of Authentic Leadership
Episode 8
Rugby has always been about far more than the scoreboard. At its heart, it's about belonging—being part of something bigger than ourselves. Few under…
1 year, 3 months ago