E231 | Gilbert Enoka

Show notes | Gilbert Enoka

0:00 – Reflecting on the All Blacks loss & why he shares his skills

5:00 – Family & upbringing: orphanage, emotional awareness & brothers’ success

15:50 – Meeting Wayne Smith & early All Blacks coaching changes

22:30 – The 2007 World Cup loss & the “no dickheads” policy

31:45 – Leadership stories: Tana Umaga, Graham Henry & building the group

39:00 – Comparing 2023 vs 2007 World Cups & Fozzie’s influence

47:50 – Team culture: standards vs values, “Me over We,” commercialisation & Kevin Mealamu cliffhanger

55:40 – Witnessing All Blacks GOATs, going through the “Fozzie shit show” & missing the fairytale ending

1:01:10 – Coaching lessons: high performance vs kids’ sport, performance triangle & mindset mantras

1:14:40 – Working with Chelsea & the Black Caps, plus reflections on marriage & family life