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Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Coaching Culture with Ben Herring is your weekly deep-dive into the often-overlooked “softer skills” of coaching—cultural innovation, communication, empathy, leadership, dealing with stress, and motivation. Each episode features candid conversations with the world’s top international rugby coaches, who share the personal stories and intangible insights behind their winning cultures, and too their biggest failures and learnings from them. This is where X’s and O’s meet heart and soul, empowering coaches at every level to foster authentic connections, inspire their teams, and elevate their own coaching craft. If you believe that the real gold in rugby lies beyond the scoreboard, Coaching Culture is the podcast for you.
Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Chris Webb: Rugby Management and Leadership Insights
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Chris Webb, a luminary in high-performance sports management, shares captivating stories from his tenure in rugby, spanning World Cups with top teams like Australia and Japan. Tune in as Chris recounts his journey from rural New South Wales with aspirations of becoming a stock and station agent, to a career in rugby management. His reflections on people management and the value of making each day meaningful provide valuable life lessons, offering listeners wisdom from both his professional and personal experiences.
Explore the forward-thinking initiatives in rugby that focus on player welfare and career development, demonstrating how the sport has long prioritized preparing players for life beyond the field. Hear about the transformative transition from amateur to professional rugby and the dynamic roles that sports management entails. Sharing my own unique career journey, which blends experiences from rugby and equestrian sports, this episode delves into how versatility and adaptability, especially in the face of challenges like COVID-19, are crucial for maintaining a harmonious work-life balance.
Discover the nuanced dynamics of leadership within Rugby Australia, highlighted by the challenging transition of replacing coach Dave Rennie with Eddie Jones. Chris Webb underscores the critical role of resilience, communication, and culture in high-stakes environments. Through insights gathered from working with renowned coaches, we emphasize the importance of fostering strong relationships and a positive organizational culture. This episode is a rich tapestry of experiences and insights, focusing on the power of interpersonal connections and the importance of fostering individual growth in achieving success on and off the field.
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