Best NZ Society Of Authors Podcasts (2024)

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-09-2024 - Writers and Writing - Cristina Sanders 45:06

8d ago45:06

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Writers and Writing - This month Beverly interviews visiting writer Cristina Sanders (author of 'Jerningham' and 'Mrs Jewell and the Wreck of the General Grant') about her latest novel Okiwi Brown. They also discuss the joys and challenges of writing historic (colonial) fiction, and why one should always examine and question source data.Broadcast o…

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Ep 160 - Alex McKenzie - High Performance Coach Development Manager, NZ Rugby 58:08

1M ago58:08

58:08

My guest this week is Alex McKenzie and he is one of the true gems of nz coaching, he is a quiet humble man who I just love connecting with and love how he sees the world. He lead the Coach Accelerator Programme which is a programme run by HPSNZ to support the growth of High Performance Coaches and more recently has taken up a role with NZ Rugby as…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 14-08-2024 - Exciting Upcoming Dunedin Literary Events - Michelle Elvy and Vanda Symon 56:09

1M ago56:09

56:09

Exciting Upcoming Dunedin Literary Events - This month, Beverly shares details on the plethora of literary events happening in Dunedin in the next few weeks. These include reader events at UBS, the Small Press Fest, and an all-day Janet Frame Symposium. Branch chair Michelle Elvy also shares tantalising details about our National Poetry Day event o…

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Ep 159 - DG & Jay - The Courage Project 38:50

1M ago38:50

38:50

This was just a chat between two mates and not originally intended for a podcast! The chat revolves around the themes of pursuing dreams, finding fulfillment, and the importance of self-learning. The conversation also touches on the regret of not being strong enough to be honest with others and the importance of sustained effort and dedication to t…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-07-2024 - Talking about Books and Writing - Feana Tu'akoi and Ina Kinski 44:39

2M ago44:39

44:39

Talking about Books and Writing - This month Beverly chats to the 2024 University of Otago College of Education Creative NZ Children's Writer in Residence, Feana Tu'akoi, about what she's been working on during her time in Dunedin, and why portraying Tongan and Palangi characters is at the heart of her work.Next, Beverly discusses an eclectic, abso…

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Ep 158 - Teina Moetara - Leadership 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

This week I am joined by Teina Moetara who I first met a few years back when I was part of the HPSNZ Coach Accelerator Program and he hosted us at Manutuke Marae. It was an epic experience which I wont try to explain here but it is fair to say it had a massive impact on me, I am still learning more about this space and believe it could be a massive…

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Ep 157 Richard Young PhD - Researcher, Author, High Performance Consultant 59:43

3M ago59:43

59:43

In this episode Richard Young shares his background in sports and coaching, highlighting his curiosity and experimentation in finding what matters in performance. He emphasizes the importance of creating systems that work for individuals and teams, focusing on the core elements that lead to sustained high performance. Richard discusses the concept …

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Ep 156 Andrew Gaze - Coach for Life 57:21

3M ago57:21

57:21

Andrew Gaze reflects on his early days in rugby, his rugby career, and his roles at Adidas and the his work with New Zealand Rugby. He also shares his involvement with the Coach for Life Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting, recognizing, connecting, and celebrating performance coaching in New Zealand. Coach for Life focuses on develo…

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Ep 155 Peter Arnott - Golf Coach, Coach Developer & Author 1:06:01

3M ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Peter Arnott shares his background in golf coaching and his innovative approach to practice and skill acquisition. He highlights the importance of understanding how the environment shapes behavior and advocates for a holistic coaching approach. Pete discusses his co-authored books on the constraints-led approach to golf coaching and Tiger Woods' pr…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-06-2024 - Interesting interview with local authors - Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane 48:33

3M ago48:33

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Interesting interview with local authors - Beverly chats with two acclaimed writers: Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane about their new books: a novel, and poetry collection, respectively, with the common theme of Matriarchy. Firstly, Penelope shares the challenges and delights of writing about the life and times of her grandmother, "Nell" while M…

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Ep 154 Suzie Muirhead - Raise My Game 57:15

4M ago57:15

57:15

Susie Muirhead, former captain of the Black Sticks hockey team and Olympian, discusses her career as a hockey player and her work with Raise My Game. She emphasizes the importance of leadership and creating a culture of equal voice and contribution within a team. Suzie explains how Raise My Game uses card decks to facilitate conversations between c…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 08-05-2024 - Interviewing Southern writers - Kathryn Van Beek, Carolijn Guytonbeck and Kyle Mewburn 55:18

4M ago55:18

55:18

Interviewing Southern writers - This month I chat with Kathryn Van Beek (one of the editors) and Carolijn Guytonbeck (one of the contributors) to "OTHERHOOD" an important new anthology of essays by women who for a myriad of reasons are NOT mothers in the traditional, societally-expected sense.Then I catch up with acclaimed Central Otago children's …

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Ep 153 Dr Jay-Lee Nair - Performance Psychologist 1:07:33

5M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Dr Jay-Lee Nair joins the pod for round two after her first appearance talking about perfectionism in episode 99. I really enjoyed this chat, we just let it flow and I got to ask a number of questions that interested me and will help me to improve my coaching capacity. Dr Jay-Lee is a great thinker and is able to give practical examples which are e…

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Ep 152 - Laughton Kora - Musician 1:10:33

5M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Laughton Kora, a musician and artist, shares his perspective on creativity, learning, and the music industry in a conversation with Jay Carter. They discuss their random meeting on a plane, their shared love for golf and music, and the importance of process and collaboration in creative endeavors. Laughton reflects on his early musical training and…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-04-2024 - In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - Karen McMillan and Mikaela Nyman 49:26

6M ago49:26

49:26

In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - This month Beverly chats with prolific author Karen McMillan, about her new historical romance ('Turbulent Threads') set in Victorian Dunedin.Then she has an in-depth catch up with 2024 Burns' Fellow, Mikaela Nyman (who writes in both English and Swedish) about her creative priorities for the yea…

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Ep 151 - Darren Shand - All Blacks Manager 1:37:38

6M ago1:37:38

1:37:38

This week I am joined by Darren Shand who discusses his background and journey to becoming the All Blacks manager. He talks about his early days in sports like cricket, hockey, and rafting and shares his transition to working in Canterbury Rugby and eventually taking on the role of All Blacks manager. He highlights the importance of humility and bu…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-03-2024 - Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - Cindy Diver and Dr Chris Brickell 45:23

6M ago45:23

45:23

Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - My first guest is Professional Theatre Maker Cindy Diver, who is directing 'LAVVIES2' in this year's Festival. We chat about the show's specifics plus the challenges of presenting it in a non-theatre space. Then we delve back into some of the highlights of Cindy's 30+ year creative career - such a…

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Ep 150 - REPUBLISH - Bill Bestic - S.A.S Soldier, Doctor, Anaesthetist & Helicopter Pilot 2:10:04

7M ago2:10:04

2:10:04

This is a republished episode of one of the most popular episode in the Talking Performance Library, so if you have listened it may be worth another listen to refresh your thinking and if you haven't listened to Bill, then do yourself a favour and buckle in for a great chat. Support the show https://talkingperformancepod.com/…

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Ep 149 - Dr Ian Peek - Coach 1:00:59

7M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

In this episode I speak with fellow PGA Golf Coach Ian Peek. Ian has recently completed his PhD and while this talk is based around golf, as always, the concepts are transferable across any domain. Ian shares his insights from his doctoral thesis on how the elite players improve their performance by not only focusing on their golf game, but also th…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 14-02-2024 - News and views about local writers - Jan McEwen and Liz Breslin 53:06

7M ago53:06

53:06

News and views about local writers - This month Beverly chats with the exec director of the Michel King Writers' Centre, Jan McEwen, about the beautiful Signalman's Cottage in Devonport where the Centre is based, the various writers' residencies the Centre offers, along with the wider opportunities to also stay and write there as a visiting writer.…

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Ep 148 - David Galbraith - One Day Workshops 38:36

8M ago38:36

38:36

This week I am joined by David Galbraith (DG) as he discusses his upcoming one day work shops and in doing so speaks about understanding fear, the imposter syndrome and applying courage in different areas of life. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, reflection, and the process of courageous growth. Takeaways Living with in…

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Fluer Adcock Part 2 38:43

8M ago38:43

38:43

In 2019, Deborah Shepard travelled to England to spend two days recording the oral history of writer Fleur Adcock. In the last episode Fleur talked about some of her life in New Zealand; this episode focuses more on her life in London, her permanent home now for nearly fifty years.By NZ Society of Authors

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Ep 147 - Best of Rugby 2023 - Wayne Smith, Allan Bunting, David Hill, Harry Curtin 57:04

8M ago57:04

57:04

This episode features conversations with four brilliant coaches - Sir Wayne Smith, Harry Curtin, Allan Bunting, and David Hill. The coaches discuss their approaches, challenges, and the importance of creating a positive and supportive team culture. They emphasize the value of vulnerability, role modeling, and collaboration in coaching. The coaches …

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Fleur Adcock part 1 29:56

8M ago29:56

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Fleur Adcock lived between New Zealand and England for many years. Although Fleur settled in London as a full-time writer in the 1970's, she is still published here and we still regard her as 'one of our own'. Over two episodes we are going to drop into parts of Fleur’s oral history, collected in 2021 by Deborah Shepard - here's part one.…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-01-2024 - For and about local writers - Dr April-Rose Geers and Kathryn Van Beek 49:51

9M ago49:51

49:51

This month Beverly chats with UBS Emerging Writer in Residence, and poet-activist, Dr April-Rose Geers about the complex creative nonfiction memoir she will be working on while in Dunedin. Then, later in the show, Beverly chats with out-going 2023 Burns' Fellow Kathryn Van Beek who reflects on the highs, lows, challenges (and pressures) of this uni…

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Ep 146 - Ethan Larsen & Shane McLeod. Hockey Coaches; The Grasshopper and the Master 57:02

9M ago57:02

57:02

This week I tried something new, a young up and coming hockey coach who I have known since he was about 5 reached out for some advice, I gave him my thoughts but I also sought some expert advice from one of the best hockey coaches on the planet, Shane McLeod. The result was a podcast with myself, Ethan Larsen (The grasshopper) and Shane McLeod (The…

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Denys Trussell 32:08

9M ago32:08

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Denys Trussell is well known for his environmental poetry and advocacy, yet there is much more to learn about him.In this episode we drop into his 2021 discussion with Kelly Ana Morey where they talk about his turn towards writing, and why he spends so much of his time fighting for what he believes in.…

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Ep 145 - Ryan Fox, PGA Tour Player 1:07:58

9M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Summary In this conversation, Ryan Fox discusses his early days in cricket and how it shaped his golf career. He reflects on the influence of his father, All Black Great Grant Fox and his grandfather, Merv Wallace, who played cricket for New Zealand, and his love for competition. Ryan shares his experiences from his friendship with Shane Warne and …

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Ep 144 - David Galbraith (REPUBLISHED EPISODE Ep 31) 1:10:47

9M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

I have been listening back to some old episodes lately and came across this (Ep 31) where I interviewed DG. He has so much to offer and that is why I wanted to start this in the first place, so that I could expose many people to some of his wisdom. He was against it at first... well probably still is but I think this was a really powerful episode a…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-12-2023 - Interviewing Local Writers - Ian Dougherty and Anna Hoek-Sims 42:19

9M ago42:19

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Interviewing Local Writers - This month Beverly talks with regional historian and journalist Ian Dougherty, who has written over 30 books about local figures, families and organisations, including his latest updated book: The Steepest Street in the World... Baldwin Street here in Dunedin.This is followed by a chat with UBS's Retail Manager, Anna Ho…

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Graeme Lay 34:46

10M ago34:46

34:46

Graeme Lay is the author of more than forty books of fiction and non-fiction, and many many shorter works. He was good friends with most Auckland writers of his generation. Graeme spoke with Kelly Ana Morey in 2021, and they start by talking about the first works of short fiction he had published as a young writer.…

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Ep 143 - Craig Harper - Author, Podcast Host, Legend 1:02:04

10M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This week i am joined by Craig Harper I bloody loved this chat, Craig has his own podcast called "The You Project" which I highly recommend and has such great content. We covered so much in this episode and I cant wait to talk to him again in the future. I love the way he sees the world, he wrote his famous "12 Fu#king Rules For Success" which you …

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NZSA Live! Witi Ihimaera-Smiler, 2023 Janet Frame Address 48:04

10M ago48:04

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This podcast was recorded at the Janet Frame Memorial Lecture, given by the NZSA President of Honour 2022-2023, Witi Ihimaera-Smiler in November 2023. The prestigious position of NZSA President of Honour, is bestowed on a senior writer and long-serving member in recognition of their contribution to writing and writers and the literary arts sector i…

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Ep 142 - J.P Nerbun - Executive Coach, Author, Podcast Host 49:49

10M ago49:49

49:49

This week I am joined by J.P Nerbun J.P is an executive coach, culture consultant and author of "The Culture System" and his latest book "The Sports Parent Solution" as well as host of "The Coaching Culture Podcast" J.P has a wealth of knowledge in the coaching space and I thoroughly enjoyed this chat with him. Support the show https://talkingperfo…

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Ep 141 - Matt Henderson - Fit Club 54:23

10M ago54:23

54:23

This week I am joined by owner of "Fit Club" Matt Henderson. Matt is a "long time, listener first time caller" being one of the OG's back in the day when we did it live. He was one of the best indoor cricket players on the planet and is now doing great work in the fitness space with his holistic approach to training. It was great to have Matt join …

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Marilyn Duckworth 40:12

10M ago40:12

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In 2016, Marilyn Duckworth won the Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement in Fiction. The award came more than 50 years after she had won the New Zealand Literary Fund Award for Achievement in 1963. Marilyn talks to Deborah Shepard in this episode about her career as an author over those 50 years.…

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Ep 140 - Karl Morris - Performance Coach & Podcast Host 53:12

11M ago53:12

53:12

This week I am joined by Karl Morris. Karl is a golf performance coach who works with some of the best players on the planet including kiwi Ryan Fox. Karl has his own podcast which is one of my favourites called The Brain Booster, I would recommend checking it out, even if you don't play golf. Thank you for listening and if you get the chance pleas…

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Ep 139 - Daz Burns - The Good Day Matrix 57:08

11M ago57:08

57:08

This week I am joined by Daz Burns. Daz is entrepreneur and runs The Good Day Matrix which is a platform offering free wellbeing services online and paid-for corporate wellbeing services for organisations in Aotearoa. I really enjoyed chatting with Daz and I am sure you will get a lot out of this chat and I would encourage you to check out there we…

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Ep 138 - John Mayer - Coach & Podcast Host 1:02:02

11M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This week I am joined by host of one of my favourite coaching podcasts, Coach Your Brains Out, John Mayer. John has been on a journey in the ecological dynamics space and shares his thinking and insights from a practical standpoint from someone who is learning as he goes. I really enjoyed this podcast and i'm sure you will too. Check out his podcas…

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Witi Ihimaera Part 2 34:09

11M ago34:09

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Witi Ihimaera has become one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most recognised and decorated writers over his 50+ years as an author. The first episode of this season covered some of those highlights; this episode we again join Witi talking to Deborah Shepard about his life as a writer.By NZ Society of Authors

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-10-2023 - Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen Stokes 41:46

12M ago41:46

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Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen StokesBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Witi Ihimaera Part 1 39:02

12M ago39:02

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The New Zealand Society of Authors Oral History Podcast is back with our fifth season! We start with two episodes featuring Witi Ihimaera. In this first episode we begin with Witi talking to Deborah Shepard about the writing scene he launched into in 1970's New Zealand. New episodes every 3 weeks.By NZ Society of Authors

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Ep 137 - Ian Foster All Blacks Coach (RE PUBLISHED EPISODE) 58:38

1y ago58:38

58:38

This podcast was originally recorded in 2021 when David Galbraith and I used to Co-Host the Pod live on Facebook every Monday night. I really enjoyed going back and listening to this (Apart from listening to myself, I think I was pretty nervous that night!) and listening to how Ian saw his role as a coach and I am not surprised the players all got …

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Ep 136 - Dr Ihirangi Heke - 58:12

1y ago58:12

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This week I am joined by Dr Ihirangi (Ihi) Heke Ihi is an honorary research fellow to the University of Auckland and has been working with Johns Hopkins University to conduct a study using traditional indigenous health approaches alongside Systems Dynamics. Ihi is also working with Washington University in the development of training programmes exc…

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Ep 135 - Ed Coughlan - Skill Acquisition 1:34:24

1y ago1:34:24

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My guest this week is Ed Coughlan who is a senior lecturer at Munster Institute of Technology and is a wealth of knowledge in the space of Skill Acquisition. I love talking to Ed, he is such a great thinker and so generous with his time. We cover all sorts of topics here from the mindset of learners right through to trying to fix my dads putting! I…

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Ep 134 - David Hill - Chiefs Assistant Coach 1:12:10

1y ago1:12:10

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This week I am joined by Chiefs Assistant Coach David Hill. I am lucky enough to call Hilly a friend and catch up with him frequently in Tauranga over a couple of short blacks. Hilly was an accomplished player, playing mainly for Waikato and The Chiefs as well as a brief stint with the All Blacks and is proving to be a formidable coach. I hope you …

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Ep 133 - Rachel Vickery - Performance Coach (Part 2) 1:04:05

1y ago1:04:05

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My guest this week is Rachel Vickery and this is part 2 of my chat with her. Rachel competed in the commonwealth games representing NZ in Gymnastics And is now a performance coach helping high performing teams and athletes the world over. She can walk the walk and like so many coaches has been on a journey trying to uncover how to help others. Now …

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Ep 132 - Rachel Vickery - Performance Coach (Part 1) 1:01:39

1y ago1:01:39

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My guest this week is Rachel Vickery Rachel competed in the commonwealth games representing NZ in Gymnastics And is now a performance coach helping high performing teams and athletes the world over. She can walk the walk and like so many coaches has been on a journey trying to uncover how to help others. Now I used to get nervous on the first tee b…

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Ep 131 - Mike Hesson - Cricket Coach 1:07:51

1+ y ago1:07:51

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This week I am joined by one of the best coaches in NZ, Mike Hesson. Mike has had an impressive career coaching Argentina, Kenya, Otago, New Zealand and most recently in the IPL, and having success in most environments. He took over the NZ team when they were ranked 8th in the world and achieved huge success not only at the 2015 world cup but in ma…

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Ep 130 - Hugh McCutcheon - Volleyball Coach, Author, Kiwi 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

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This week I am joined by Volleyball Coaching Legend and now Author Hugh McCutcheon. Hugh played for NZ in Volleyball at both Junior and Senior level before heading to the States to play college Volleyball. He has become a celebrated coach not only at University level but also international level where he coached the US Men's and Women's teams to Go…

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