Podcast Episodes

Pat Lam on Culture: Why Love Defines High-Performing Teams

What if the secret to building championship teams isn't found in tactics or talent, but in a single, powerful word? 

Pat Lam, architect of the Bristol Bears' transformation from strugglers to European…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim McKay: The Stresses and Strains of Professional coaching. How that Journey Shapes you.

What truly defines a coach's legacy? For Jim Mackay, it's not the championship trophies or international honors – it's the journey of becoming and the meaningful experiences along the way.

In this enl…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ryan Schultz: The Path From Digging Holes to Elite Rugby Coaching

Ever wonder how a guy who started his working life digging holes transformed into a rising star in rugby coaching? Ryan Schultz's journey from manual laborer to head coach at Canberra Vikings reveals…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

REFLECTIONS: Off field equals on field

What makes championship teams truly exceptional? The answer might surprise you. It's not extraordinary talent, cutting-edge tactics, or even flawless execution during competition—it's what happens wh…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Greg Peters: The Shift Every Coach and Leader Must Make

What does it truly mean to build an authentic culture in high-performance sports? Greg Peters, whose remarkable 25-year career spans leadership roles at Bay of Plenty Rugby, New Zealand Rugby Union, …

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Wal Herring: Feed Your Potential: Concussion, Womans high performance and Personalized Nutrition

If you want to book Wal for your team you can reach her here: wal@walherring.com

or check out her womans wellness programs here: Walherring.com

What if everything you see on your body was made from wha…

Published on 4 months ago

Mike Friday: Rugby Is What You Do, Not Who You Are

What does it really mean to build a winning culture in sports? Few coaches can answer this question with the depth and global perspective of Mike Friday, international rugby sevens coach whose 25-yea…

Published on 4 months ago

REFLECTIONS: The Power of Team Cohesion

The quest for high performance in team sports often leads coaches down the wrong path. What if the secret to winning isn't about collecting the most talented individuals, but something far more funda…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Chris Boyd: Leadership Trumps Management

What if everything you thought about building team culture was wrong? Chris Boyd, the celebrated coach who transformed teams from the Hurricanes to Northampton Saints, challenges conventional wisdom …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

REFLECTIONS Interpersonal Sensitivity (The Secret Weapon of Elite Coaches)

The difference between good coaches and great ones isn't found in tactical knowledge or technical expertise—it's their ability to read people. This fascinating exploration of interpersonal sensitivit…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago