Podcast Episodes

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 Mitchell, whose remarkable career spans from All Blacks…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks 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 cultures across continents. Drawing from 15 years of p…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks 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 cause worth fighting for.

Ruddock takes us on a jo…

Published on 8 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. Drawing from his humble beginnings in the Midwest to h…

Published on 8 months, 1 week 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 cultural secrets behind multiple World Cup victories wit…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks 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 Martin, a professional rugby coach with a unique backgr…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks 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 Leicester, Toulon, Edinburgh, England and current G…

Published on 8 months, 4 weeks 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 captaincy experience with the Hurricanes, Smith re…

Published on 9 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 defined his remarkable journey. Having transformed the…

Published on 9 months, 1 week 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 understand this better than Glenn Delaney, whose coachi…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago