Michael Hawker, former Wallaby and chairman of several companies, is on the podcast with us to speak about his roles and positions. He talks about his background and his experiences as a professional athlete. Hawker has many experiences in lead

031 Ben Cross

Jul 18th, 2021 40m 48s

Ben Cross is a former rugby player who is on the show to share his insights on leadership from his years working on the field. Cross recalls his coaches with whom he has trained. They range from the jovial to the tough and there are advantages

030 Chris Robshaw

Jul 4th, 2021 34m 35s

Chris Robshaw is on the show to offer his insights into how he overcame his team's loss in the 2015 World Cup. He emphasizes the importance of personal and professional networks in these difficult circumstances. Additionally, how essential foll

029 Will Collett

Jun 27th, 2021 37m 36s

In this episode, Will Collett talks about how his background in the police, Special Forces, and agriculture shaped his leadership and teamwork perspective. Collett speaks about his experiences working with an ethnically diverse workplace. He le

028 Blaine Scully

Jun 20th, 2021 45m 33s

Blaine Scully is a former captain of the Eagles rugby team in the 2015 World Cup. Scully explains his preference for rugby as compared to other sports. He goes further into detail about his strategies in improving his team’s dynamic. The coach

027 Rupert Backus

Jun 13th, 2021 33m 22s

Rupert Backus is the Executive Manager for Commonwealth Bank. He shares his insights on his leadership strategies in working for CBA and as a rugby coach. He shares his background in Graceland, how he started working in Dubbo. Backus’ work for

033 Sean Chapman

Jun 10th, 2021 31m 56s

Sean Chapman imparts some of his knowledge about leadership and the strategies he uses for a high-performance team. Chapman encounters the alpha male types in his work, but he has learned to harness that determination for the team's benefit. He

026 Gail Miller

Jun 6th, 2021 26m 7s

Gail Miller, Olympian and Managing Director at Goldstone Property Pales, recalls her run at the 2000 Olympics, competing in the first women’s polo team. It was a difficult process, campaigning to be included, but they emerged victorious. Miller

025 Liam Messam

May 30th, 2021 36m 12s

Liam Messam is a New Zealand rugby union player. He is on the podcast to speak about the successes of his career and his insights on how to maintain a high performance team. Coaches like Dave Rennie were highly influential on his high standards

024 Quentin Masson

May 23rd, 2021 48m 7s

Quentin Masson is a former SAS Sabre Squadron commander and troop commander. He is also the Global Head of Government and Defense special programs with Toll group. Masson is speaking about his military background and its effect on his leadershi

023 Conrad Smith

May 16th, 2021 47m 57s

Conrad Smith is a former New Zealand rugby player and current coach. Smith talks about his career as a rugby player for the All Blacks. He discusses his successes and failures as a member of one of the top rugby teams of New Zealand. Additional

022 Alastair Stevenson

May 9th, 2021 25m 42s

Alastair Stevenson is a former middle-distance runner and business owner. He tackles the topics of having a mindset of success and overcoming adversity. Stevenson started his athletic career early, showing excellent running abilities in school

021 Quentin Masson

Aug 21st, 2020 54m 52s

Quentin Masson is talking about - What was the appeal about the army and getting into the army? - Australian Defence Force Academy. - Leadership development. - The constant pursuit of excellence. - The importance of ethos for individuals and le

020 Conrad Smith

Aug 20th, 2020 55m 33s

Conrad is talking about: - 2007 World Cup - Leadership and the culture in the World Cup - The responsibility to run the team - Leadership Role - What do we need to do rather than just the coaches deciding all the time? - 3 best coaches in the w

019 Julian Robinson Former Commando ANZAC Day Interview

Jul 14th, 2020 54m 55s

In this episode we discuss: - Why he joined the Army - What was appealing about joining the Special Forces - Talking through the selection course- what that involved - Where does motivation come from - Why conviction is important for self-leade

018 Peter Ryan ACT Brumbies

Jul 6th, 2020 27m 8s

Peter Ryan talk about: - Why he went to the Brumbies and to Rugby Union? - The Leaders at the Brumbies - What the Brumbies needed to work on to be successful? - Similarities between Eddie Jones and Wayne Bennett - Simplicity in communication is

017 Peter Ryan Brisbane Broncos

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 7m

We talk about: - Is he a League or Union man? - The Legends he played at school - Wayne Bennett’s philosophy on coaching and leadership - Why simplistic is often the best? - Why your Leaders need to be selfless or team focussed? - Wayne Bennett

Bonus

15.5 Bring it back to Business Stuart Lancaster pt 2/3

Jun 27th, 2020 10m 47s

Former professional rugby player of 10 seasons, Wallaby and Super Rugby Champion and now Leadership & Culture Coach and Consultant Beau Robinson hosts this podcast on Leadership in High Performance Teams. Robinson interviews current and former

Bonus

16.5 Bring it back to Business Stuart Lancaster pt 3/3

Jun 27th, 2020 8m 1s

016 Stuart Lancaster pt 3/3

Jun 26th, 2020 24m 7s

In this episode: - the importance of getting your recruitment right -why you need to surround yourself with people that will challenge you - good leaders ask great questions - leaders have a huge desire to constantly learn - authenticity as a l

015 Stuart Lancaster pt 2/3

Jun 1st, 2020 27m 45s

In this episode Stuart talks about: - all leaders will fail at some stage - self-reflection - how hard it is to sacrifice for your own personal achievements, sometimes at the expense of your family - juggling 3 balls: life, work and health - bu

Bonus

14.5 Stuart Lancaster pt 1/3 Bring it back to Business

May 27th, 2020 12m 25s

014 Stuart Lancaster pt 1/3

May 25th, 2020 35m 32s

In this episode we discuss: - leader creates culture - culture creates behaviour - behaviour produce results - why High Performance Team starts with the leaders and their leadership - the difference between managing and coaching - the importanc

Bonus

'Figgy' former SERT member- Bring it back to Business

May 20th, 2020 11m 47s

'Figgy'- former member of SERT (Special Emergency Response Team)- QLD Elite Police Tactical Group

May 18th, 2020 47m 50s

In this episode we discuss: - why SERT selection is more than just an assessment of fitness? - the importance of being a team player to get through SERT selection - why SERT focuses on individuals with the right attributes? - why culture and a