Canterbury Rugby's Coaches Corner

In this episode, Riki gets to chat to with L. David Marquet, former submarine captain of the USS Santa Fe and renowned author of Turn the Ship Around!. David shares his unique insights on leadership, drawing from his experience turning a struggling crew into one of the best-performing teams in the Navy.  Key topics include:  Driving for Excellence: How leaders can set high standards and inspire teams to continuously improve.  Thinking and Action: The importance of aligning thought with action for effective decision-making.  Shifting to a Learning Zone: Why fostering a culture of learning leads to better long-term outcomes.  Leadership is About the People: David emphasizes that leadership is not about the leader, but about empowering those you lead.  Bias of Action and Ownership: How encouraging a bias towards action can foster a deeper sense of ownership and responsibility in teams.  We also dive into some of the key principles from David’s book, such as:  Control the Clock: Instead of rushing to decisions to prove competence, take the time to ensure the best possible outcome.  Improve Outcomes, Not Just Prove Ability: Focus on making meaningful progress rather than simply demonstrating skill.  This conversation is packed with practical lessons for anyone looking to lead with purpose and create a high-performance environment. Don't miss it!   

We're dipping into the archives for some of our most iconic chats. This week we revisit the 2023 sit down with former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen.

We're dipping into the archives for some of our most iconic chats. This week we revisit the 2023 sit down with Performance Coach, Owen Eastwood.

We're dipping into the archives for some of out most iconic chats. This week we revisit the 2023 sit down with Robbie Deans

We're dipping into the archives for some of our most iconic chats. This episode we revisit the 2023 sit down with Sir Wayne Smith.

Nathan Wallis is a father of three & foster parent with a professional background in child counselling, teaching and social service management. He lectured in Human Development at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand and was also a board member and senior trainer with the national body responsible for the dissemination of neuroscientific research to professionals. He has developed a reputation as a lively and engaging speaker who uses humour and plain language to make this complex topic come to life. Nathan is a regular on Radio and Television shows in New Zealand, sharing his expertise on child development. In 2010 he founded a private training consultancy, X Factor Education Limited, with the goal of facilitating easy to understand professional development training reflecting the latest neuroscience discoveries and their practical implications for everyday practice. Since then he has been in hot demand, delivering well over 200 presentations year in New Zealand Australia and internationally.

In this episode, Riki chats with Associate Professor and coach developer Ian Renshaw. Ian's pioneering work on constraints-based coaching is helping coaches create engaging, effective, and transferable training sessions. Discover how manipulating constraints can enhance skill development, foster creativity, and improve performance in real-game scenarios. Tune in to learn practical strategies for implementing this innovative approach in your coaching practice. 

In this enlightening episode, Riki sits down with Glenn Fyall, a senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury to delve into the core of what coaching truly is. Glenn shares his expertise on how adopting a reflective approach and fostering a learning mindset can transform not just your individual performance as a coach but also elevate team dynamics success.

It’s not every day that you get to hear how New Zealand's most successful Super Rugby Franchises work. In this Ep Riki spends time with Crusaders Team Manager Shane Fletcher. Sharing his insights into what keeps the Crusaders wheels in motion, he's the man behind the team keeping things well oiled. You’ll hear how important it is to know your people and how they work, but also how having trademarks that represent your team can inspire a new level of standards. 

If you're reading this, you're already committed to professional development and understand its importance. But how far are you willing to stretch yourself to grow? In this episode, Riki sits down with his good friend Ross Doneghan, Head Coach of the Richmond Women's team in London. Ross has travelled all the way to Christchurch to attend the Crusaders International Academy for coaches and learn from New Zealand's most successful Super Rugby franchise. With an insatiable appetite for learning, Ross shares why it was crucial for him to make this journey and how it has helped him refine his craft. Tune in to be inspired by Ross's dedication, insights, and the lengths he's willing to go for professional growth.