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The Great Coaches: Leadership & Life

Paul Barnett & Jim Woolfrey
Coaching
Leadership
Chasing Influence
Barry Dancer
Andrej Lemanis
Alan Mcconnel
Macquarie University Business School
John Wooden
UCLA
Baseball
Education
New Zealand Breakers
Jose Mourinho
Arsene Wenger
Australian Football League
GWS Giants
Fitzroy Football Club
Jacinda Barclay
Decision Making
Emotional Control

We explore leadership through the lens of high performance sport, by interviewing great coaches from around the world, to try and find ideas to help all of us be better leaders.

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Todays episode is on the topic of Burnout and I am joined for the discussion by Dr Gavin Weeks. Gavin is a Doctor of Psychology and Associate Fellow at Oxford Sayyid Business School and director of innovation and development at the consultancy Thomps... more

Our great coach on this episode is Eddie O’Sullivan

Eddie played Rugby at provincial level in Ireland and started coaching after becoming a PE teacher.

He would go on to coach Rugby for 35 years and counting across the USA, France and Ireland.

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Our great coach on this episode is John Aloisi

John Aloisi is a former Australian professional soccer player and now head coach.

He enjoyed a 20-year career across top leagues in Europe and Australia, becoming the first Australian to play and score... more

Our great coach on this episode is Samantha Bird.

Sam is a Netball Coach. As a player she represented England but retired at 24 after a knee injury. She then carved out a long career as a lawyer working with the London Metropolitan Police. In 2005 t... more

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Eddie O'Sullivan
Former rugby coach; coached Ireland and US Rugby; five Rugby World Cups
Ireland national rugby team; US Rugby; Brown University (technical advisor)
Episode: Eddie O'Sullivan
John Aloisi
Former professional soccer player; head coach
Chengdu Rongquan FC (head coach in 2024)
Episode: John Aloisi
Mickey Arthur
A cricket coach who has coached several national teams including South Africa, Australia, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Episode: Mickey Arthur
Anders Torstensson
Head coach of Mjallby, a Swedish football team that achieved remarkable success in regional competitions under his leadership.
Mjallby AIF
Episode: Anders Torstensson
John Connolly
Rugby union coach and author of "Bare Knuckles"
Episode: John Connolly
Dell McGee
American football coach and former player with experience at various educational institutions
Georgia State University
Episode: Dell McGee
Jamilon Mulders
German field hockey coach and former player for the National Team
Dutch National Women's Team
Episode: Jamilon Mulders
Dr. Gavin Weeks
Doctor of Psychology and Associate Fellow at Oxford Said Business School
Episode: On Thriving
Valorie Kondos Field
Former head coach of the UCLA Gymnastics team, leading them to seven national titles and 18 PAC12 Championships.
UCLA
Episode: On Thriving

Host

Paul Barnett
Host of a podcast focusing on leadership through the lens of high performance sport, engaging with various notable coaches and figures.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Brilliant

    So many great lessons and insights here on developing myself as an effective leader with my own team and the teams around me. Paul has done an amazing job of extracting insights as he interviews some of the world’s best coaches across high performance teams. Quite a remarkable podcast and podcaster!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJFergo
    Australiaa year ago
  • Brilliant Podcast

    This is my favourite podcast. Learning from coaches who are willing to impart knowledge and experience is simply brilliant.

    Paul does a great job asking thought provoking questions that get to the essence a being an effective coach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben J Phillips
    Australia2 years ago
  • Brendan Joyce

    Great chat with a great coach. Awesome to Listen to Brendan articulate his thoughts. Great interview style - ask the question and sit back and enjoy! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rohanrsmith
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great to listen to interviews

    I’ve been training through PreKure to become a Health Coach and recently discovered a friend from my school days, Paul Barnett has this podcast. I remember Paul from our days in school between grades 4 to 6 … and at high school. I will share this podcast to my peers in the PreKure Health Coaching community. The connection between youth sport, and Health Coaching adults is intriguing. I recall watching the novice and often untrained coaches who lead our own children who played youth sport over... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kas_chat
    United States4 years ago
  • Under 12 Basketball

    I really enjoy listening to podcast.

    I coach Under 12 Basketball, I believe in a fun safe environment with respect and accountability. Giving kids life skills.

    The podcast gives me lots of great ideas to help with talking to kids.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Loza VL
    Australia4 years ago

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Many appreciate the depth of interviews and the relatability of guests, noting that the lessons learned extend beyond sports to everyday leadership scenarios.
Listeners commend the podcast for its insightful exploration of leadership and personal development, highlighting the wealth of knowledge shared by coaches.
The engaging interview style and the quality of content are frequently praised, with numerous listeners finding the discussions applicable to their personal and professional lives.

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Eddie O'Sullivan
Q: Do you think leadership can be taught?
Yes, certain aspects can be taught, but leaders emerge from a group when given the space and environment to lead; a leadership group often forms around a captain.
Sam Bird
Q: What did you learn about the difference in leadership styles between CEO responsibilities and head coach duties?
Leading the club required broader strategic thinking, budget and sponsorship awareness, and building the right team around you; being a CEO is about creating the ecosystem that supports the sport and people, while coaching is about raising performance and standards on the court.
Anders Torstensson
Q: What have you learned most, do you think, from the journey yourself and this incredible achievement?
Anders emphasized the importance of knowing oneself and following core values to lead effectively, suggesting personal reflection and clarity are essential for leadership.
Anders Torstensson
Q: What surprised you most when you became a head coach for the first time?
Anders described the lack of preparation within the club for becoming a top-tier team, indicating that the organization was not ready to grow properly despite discussions about ambitions.
John Connolly
Q: What would be the advice that you would give to him now knowing what you know?
John advises to not let opportunities pass by and to experience the world, balancing fun and exploration with pursuing one's goals.

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Focused on exploring leadership principles through the experiences of prominent coaches in high-performance sports, this podcast offers listeners insights into achieving success, fostering teamwork, and enhancing personal development. With an emphasis on emotional intelligence, connection, and resilience, episodes feature notable figures who share their challenges and triumphs in coaching roles across various sports. The conversations are designed to resonate not only with sports enthusiasts but also with individuals seeking to improve their leadership skills in any context, making the content versatile and applicable to a broad audience.

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1. Eddie O'Sullivan
2. John Aloisi
3. Mickey Arthur
4. Anders Torstensson
5. John Connolly
6. Dell McGee
7. Jamilon Mulders
8. Dr. Gavin Weeks

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