In this episode, Jeannette talks to Mike Ruddock OBE, one of the most famous Welsh rugby union coaches of all time. What Mike doesn't know about rugby and creating high performing teams isn't worth knowing. Mike coached the Welsh national team to enormous success, as well as coaching Lansdowne FC, being the Director of Rugby at Worcester Warriors and today working with the Ospreys.
Just a few of Mike's accolades include Coaching Swansea RFC to two Welsh Championships and a Welsh Cup triumph in 1995, coaching Swansea RFC to a historic win over the Australian National team in 1992 as well as being Head Coach of the Welsh Rugby team that won the 6 Nations in 2005 (winning their first Welsh Grand Slam in 27 years).
He and Jeannette discuss his early life and how an industrial accident stopped his playing career at the age of 25, an event that led to his becoming a coach. He explains what that accident and working as a coach taught him about success and leading a happy life. They discuss what it takes to build a winning team and equip everyone to be able to fill other roles and progress throughout their life.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
We all experience ups and downs. So, everyone needs to learn to be resilient.
Telling the universe what you want to do and dreaming big, really does work.
You have to work hard and take action to achieve your dream. But you can do it.
Bloody hard work pays off.
Reach out to the people you work with and listen to their feedback
Don´t let your ego get in the way. Don´t be afraid to be vulnerable and ask for help.
Value everyone´s opinions. There is no one right answer.
Everyone needs to switch off for a while. Constant stress will break you eventually.
Be self-aware, including recognising when you are going wrong, then doing something to fix it.
Stay on top of things without being on top of things. Delegate, but don´t lose oversight.
Know when it is time to hand the torch to the next generation and prepare everyone to be ready for that time.
Put in place a talent pipeline. It future proofs your organisation.
Take an interest in people´s lives to build strong relationships and keep the channels of communication open.
You´ve got to fail to achieve.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Put it out there, tell the universe what you want to do. Dream big.’
‘Never underestimate contributions from the quieter members of your team.’
‘I underestimated the power of the mental gym.’
‘Be true to yourself and be self-aware.’
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to learn more about 1-2-1 Mentoring with Jeannette just DM on info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
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ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Mike Ruddock OBE is a vastly experienced leader and Coach having coached at Club, Regional, Provincial and International level. Highlights include Coaching Swansea RFC to two Welsh Championships and a Welsh Cup triumph in 1995. Also coached Swansea RFC to a historic win over the Australian National team in 1992. Mike also was the Head Coach of the Welsh Rugby team that won the 6 Nations in 2005 (winning their first Welsh Grand Slam in 27 years).
During his time in Ireland Mike helped Leinster to win the Irish Interprovincial Championship in 1997 before steering the Ireland Under 20 International team to their first ever World Cup top four finish in 2014. He also coached Lansdowne RFC to three All Ireland League Titles, the All-Ireland Cup and numerous Leinster League and Cup victories.
Mike has won the Welsh Coach of the year award on two occasions and he was the All-Ireland League coach of the year in 2018.
Mike now works as the Development Director for Ospreys Rugby where he played a significant role in identifying and appointing the new head coach at the Region.
His two sons have followed Mike into professional rugby; Ciaran works as a Conditioning Coach with the Ireland Rugby team whilst Rhys has Captained Ireland seven times during his International career.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international business to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.
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