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Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinAnna Galvan: “She made me want to be the best I could be”Anna Galvan's netball career spanned 17 years. She played for the Southern Sting and for the Canterbury Flames, later the Canterbury Tactix. As a Silver Fern representing New Zealand, she competed at the Commonwealth Games in 2002, where New Zealand lost the final in heartbreaking double overtime to Australia. In this episode, Anna talks about:That silver medal.The challenge of balancing motherhood with being a professional netballer.How she supports the next generation of athletes.Hunger & Heart is brought to you by the Crusaders Leadership Programme™. Whether you're coaching und...2025-07-2959 min
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinTori Moorby: "I've got one shot at this. How good could I be?"Tori Moorby has been dominating the javelin throw in New Zealand since March of 2014 when she first broke the New Zealand record. She was just 19 years old. Since then, she's broken her own record over and over again, currently sitting at an astonishing 63.26 meters. In this episode, Tori talks about:Her insatiable ambition.Why she doesn't like team sports.The first person she calls after a competition.Hunger & Heart is brought to you by the Crusaders Leadership Programme™. Whether you're coaching under-5s or a professional team, we all want the sam...2025-07-221h 05
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinSam Whitelock: “That’s the difference between winning and losing”Sam Whitelock was the fastest player ever to reach 100 international appearances, the youngest New Zealander to reach 100 tests and one of just 44 men in the world to win a Rugby World Cup more than once.In this episode, Sam talks about:How his father deliberately cultivated Sam's rugby intellectThe real reason he's obsessed with body languageThe trick he would use to get the most out of Israel DaggHunger & Heart is brought to you by the Crusaders Leadership Programme™. Whether you're coaching under-5s or a professional team, we...2025-07-1556 min
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinCultivating sustainable obsession: The most powerful insights from the first 14 episodesPulling key moments from the original conversations, Kaila shares the most powerful insights and themes that have emerged from the first three months of the podcast.She covers:The role of obsession in high performanceThe essential ingredient that allows a coach to get more from their athletes (and a leader to get more from their team)What we’re looking for when we strive for big thingsHunger & Heart is brought to you by the Crusaders Leadership Programme™. Whether you're coaching under-5s or a professional team, we all...2025-07-0931 min
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinChristie Jenkins: “I just remember being absolutely crushed”Christie Jenkins was number one in Australia and top 10 in the world in not one, not two, but THREE sports: trampolining, CrossFit and beach volleyball. She is currently the Managing Director of Techstars Sydney, investing in 12 super early-stage startups every year. In this episode, Christie talks about:Her obsession with feedbackHow we set leaders up to fail in the workplace, and The worst thing a coach can do.Subscribe now to get notified as soon as new episodes of Hunger & Heart drop.If...2025-07-011h 07
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinMea Motu: “My daughter fought for me, so why can’t I fight for her?”Mea Motu is a professional boxer, nicknamed “The NightMea”. She's a five-time national champion across four weight classes — the most titles held by any female Kiwi boxer. In 2023, she captured the IBO World Super Bantamweight crown, defending it twice. This past January, she challenged Unified Champion Ellie Scotney in the UK in an historic bout for four major belts. She recorded her first professional loss but earned global respect for her courage and tenacity. Mea is also a mother of five, a survivor of domestic violence, and an ambassador for the mental health charity ‘I Am Hope’. In this e...2025-06-2458 min
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinAdam Nicholls: “Is being an elite athlete good for you? Probably not.”Adam Nicholls is a professor at the University of Hull. He researches the factors that predict doping among adolescent athletes, as well as how athletes cope and manage their emotions. His research has been funded by organisations including the International Olympic Committee and The World Anti-Doping Agency. He also won the silver medal in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the 2021 British Open..In this episode, Adam talks about:The 4 types of achievement goalsThe 3 basic psychological needsThe 2 types of motivational climateSubscribe now to get notified as soon as new...2025-06-171h 00
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinNorm Maxwell: “If I didn't perform… I'm gone.”Norm Maxwell, Crusader #21, is not your ordinary rugby player. At 1.98m tall but weighing just 90kg, the lock quickly gained a reputation for being an extremely physical player. Having struggled physically and mentally with the demands of early professional rugby, Norm now works to add wellbeing back into performance. Norm is a former All Black and was the fourth ever inductee to the Crusaders Hall of Fame.In this episode, Norm talks about:What sport can mean for people who feel brokenWhy he felt let down by professional rugbyHow he defines wellbeing...2025-06-101h 00
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinSir Graham Henry: “A recipe for disaster”Sir Graham “Ted” Henry led the All Blacks to win the 2011 Rugby World Cup and was named IRB Coach of the Year a record five times. He was also responsible for New Zealand’s worst ever performance at a Rugby World Cup.In this episode, Ted talks about:The coaching loss that is etched in his brainThe relationship between invincibility and disasterHow to build a culture of being the best in the worldThe All Blacks system that took a player from rookie to world-class in 18 monthsThe trick he used with the Black Ferns...2025-06-031h 07
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinShea McAleese: “I'm a bit of a crazy bastard”Shea McAleese is a 4x Olympic hockey player, has won silver and bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games, and is the third most capped player in New Zealand history.In this episode, Shea talks about:The difference between forward-facing culture and intrinsic culture.What it looks like to put everything on the line for your team.How to train for pressure.Subscribe now to get notified as soon as new episodes of Hunger & Heart drop.Hunger & Heart is brought to you by...2025-05-271h 01
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinJulia George: “The pressure is constant.”This week, we talk to Julia George. Julia works in one of the most competitive environments in the world. She is the Director of Partnerships at Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology, where she leads a team of over 30 people who manage one of F1’s biggest partnership portfolios.In this episode, Julia talks about:Why she doesn’t describe herself as compassionate.How to thrive in an environment that is all about winning……and what you have to sacrifice to do it.Subscribe now to get noti...2025-05-201h 03
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinJoe Kennedy: “Magic in a bottle”This week, we talk to Joe Kennedy, the Director of Athletics and Sports Leadership at the Obama Presidential Center. Joe is a lifelong basketball player, coach, and civics leader. He coached in the NBA. He worked directly with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on initiatives like the Let's Move Campaign. He launched All Vote No Play — a movement focused on increasing student-athlete voter participation. In other words, he’s kind of a dude.In this episode, Joe talks about:What he learned from time with President ObamaHis team’s magical run at March Madnes...2025-05-131h 03
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinKatie Sadleir: “You have two choices: sit and wallow or step up”This week, we talk to Katie Sadleir, an absolute titan in global sport. Katie is a former Olympic and Commonwealth Games athlete, was General Manager of Women's Rugby for World Rugby, and is currently Chief Executive of Commonwealth Sport.In this episode, Katie talks about:What the most successful coaches have in commonHow she took World Rugby’s council from 0% to 40% women in a yearThe bombshell career moment that made her say, “You've got to be kidding” (and not in a fun way)Subscribe now to get notified...2025-05-0654 min
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinSir Wayne Smith: "Death is afraid of them that have the heart of a lion"This week, we talk to Sir Wayne Smith, a true legend in the world of rugby. Smithy won three Rugby World Cups and, along with Todd Blackadder and Justin Marshall, was one of the first three inductees to the Crusaders Hall of Fame. In this episode, Smithy talks about:What he learned from spit.Why training is better with chaos.Why Sir Graham Henry refused to ride on the Black Ferns team bus.Subscribe now to get notified as soon as new episodes of Hunger & Heart drop.2025-04-301h 04
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinChelsea Lane: Alarming and almost impossibleThis week, we talk to Chelsea Lane, a game-changer in high-performance sport. Chelsea was Vice President of Player Performance and Sports Medicine at the Atlanta Hawks and Executive Director for Performance and Sports Medicine at the Golden State Warriors.In this episode, Chelsea talks about:Why she thinks her job is to "manipulate people for a living."How she gets people to do things that are "alarming and almost impossible."Her view on the intersection of vulnerability and performance. "You can be incredibly human and incredibly fragile AND absolutely crush it on a field or co...2025-04-231h 01
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinSarah Robb O’Hagan: The leader sets the pace of the packThis week, we talk to Sarah Robb O'Hagan, renowned business leader and CEO, known for transforming iconic brands like Gatorade and Equinox while inspiring peak performance through her platform, ExtremeYOU.After experiencing burnout for herself and seeing it in others in her team, Sarah drew inspiration from elite athletes to pioneer a new approach in workplace wellness.In this episode, Sarah talks about the impact of her own 90-hour work weeks on the rest of the team, how she managed to reduce burnout from 70% to 30% of the workforce within just six months without...2025-04-1558 min
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinBex Smith: More than just footballOur guest today is Rebecca “Bex” Smith. Bex is a former World Cup and Olympic footballer. She managed the women's competition at FIFA and was global executive director of the Women's game for COPA 90. She currently runs her own consultancy on the women's game and female athletes called Crux Sports. In this episode, we talk about the differences in the women's game and the men's game, what it's like to host the under-17 Women's World Cup in Jordan, and how Bex led changes at FIFA that’ll impact football forever.We also talk about h...2025-04-091h 01
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinSir John Kirwan: Balance is bullsh*tOur guest today is Sir John James Patrick Kirwan, aka JK. He is renowned as a mental health advocate, former rugby union and rugby league player, and former rugby union coach.JK was part of the New Zealand All Blacks team that won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987. He's also written two books, "All Blacks Don't Cry" and "Stand by Me". We talk about the myth of balance. You'll find out why he believes balance is bullshit. We talk about whether the same mental health principles that he teaches to...2025-04-021h 03
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinHunger & Heart launches 2 AprilIt’s official: Season one of Hunger & Heart launches Wednesday 2 April.The podcast features raw, powerful conversations between Boma CEO Kaila Colbin and extraordinary leaders who have pushed boundaries in often uncomfortable ways:Sir John Kirwan – Mental health champion and All Blacks legendRebecca "Bex" Smith – Former Olympic and World Cup footballerSarah Robb O’Hagan – Former Global President of GatoradeChelsea Lane – First female High Performance Director at the NBASir Wayne Smith – Legendary All Blacks and Black Ferns coachKatie Sadleir – CEO of Commonwealth SportJoe Kennedy – Director of Athletics & Sports Leadership at the Obama Presidential CenterJulia George – Partnerships Director, part of th...2025-03-1800 min
Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinIntroducing Hunger & Heart with Kaila ColbinIntroducing Hunger & Heart, a podcast about the intersection of wild ambition and fierce compassion, hosted by entrepreneur Kaila Colbin.Kaila tackles the myth that you can either empathise or get the job done, but not both. She talks to people who have managed to perform at the absolute highest level while still holding tightly to their values — specifically, sportspeople — revealing insights that apply not only to sports but to the world of work and beyond.First episode drops early 2025. Follow to get notified as soon as it's live.--2024-12-0302 min
NZ Business Podcast - Paul SpainKaila Colbin - Founder and CEO at Boma and Crusaders Leadership ProgrammeJoin host Paul Spain as he sits down with Kaila Colbin, founder and CEO of Boma. Kaila shares her wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and leadership, from orchestrating impactful TEDx events to her collaboration with the Crusaders Rugby team, Kaila shares her thoughts on the balance between courage and empathy in leadership, with engaging discussions on personal growth, the practicalities of business, and fostering innovation. This episode is packed with valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders alike. 2024-10-1851 min
SeedsHannah Duder on Purpose, Identity and Embracing OpportunitiesHannah has been involved with many initiatives ranging from the Student Volunteer Army during the Christchurch Earthquakes, Entre and startups Indigo & Iris, Little Yellow Bird and now Banqer. Hannah is someone who has had a proactive approach to look out for opportunities. We talk about all of those but also take in her childhood and early years, getting involved in many different activities as well as her journey to discover more of her whakapapa and learning of te reo Māori. Links to other episodes and companies mentioned: Student Volunteer Army: htt...2024-10-151h 13
SeedsLetting go of the need to have one clear path in life - short excerpt of the conversation with Hannah DuderThis is a short excerpt of the conversation I just had with Hannah Duder on whether there is one path in life - or is it more like braided rivers? Be watching out for the full episode! Conversation with Kaila Colbin mentioned in this excerpt https://theseeds.nz/podcast/kaila-colbin-on-values-leadership-and-founding-boma-nz/ Braided River reflection https://theseeds.nz/articles/braided-river-reflection/ 2024-10-1407 min
Challenging the GameLeadership and learning from the Crusaders with Kaila ColbinIn this episode Jess is joined by CEO and Founder of Boma, Kaila Colbin. They discuss learning from the Crusaders, coaching and leadership.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe2024-07-0448 min
Conscious Capital with Tane HunterKaila Colbin, founder of Boma & The Ministry of AwesomeKaila Colbin is a co-founder of Boma Global and the CEO of Boma New Zealand. She led the hugely successful SingularityU New Zealand and Australia Summits in 2016 and 2018, She is also a co-founder and trustee of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome. And, as ever Tane and Shasta give you a weekly dose of good news you probably won't hear anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-11-2048 min
The Rugby Coach's Corner PodcastKaila Colbin & Shane Fletcher, Ep. 114, Working for the CrusadersKaila Colbin is the founder and CEO of Boma, an organisation that supports leaders and change-makers to be more intentional, intelligent and courageous about the future. Shane Fletcher has been the team manager at Crusaders Rugby since 2017 and is also a World Rugby Level 4 coach. I connected with both of them recently on the Crusaders Coaching Leadership Program EVOLVE RugbyOnline coach development courseWhat you get:https://evolverugby.podia.com/Sneak peek:https://evolverugby.podia.com/evolve-rugby10% Discount code: TRCCP102023-05-0459 min
The Journey of a Grassroots Rugby Coach (More Tracksuits less Business Suits)Kaila Colbin and Grant Keenan - Crusaders Coach Leadership Program - Making better humansThis weeks epsiode is with Kaila Colbin and Grant Keenan
Kaila and Grant speak about the Crusaders Coach Leadership Program. The next CCLP program will commence 30 Jan 2023.
If you or somebody you know thinks they can benefit from improving their Leadership I highly recommend this course.
Follow the below link to registration page for the CCLP.
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Rugby Coach WeeklyHow to lead like Razor, Wayne, Robbie, Kieran and Sam. Elevate your game and player management the Crusaders way.Send us a textDan talks to two key people from the Crusaders Coaching Leadership Programme™: Crusaders International Academy Manager Grant Keenan, and Kaila Colbin, CEO of Crusaders leadership training partner Boma. They share their experience of working with the 13-time Super Rugby winners from New Zealand, and how the team has built their culture and environment.They draw on leadership lessons from Scott "Razor" Robertson, Wayne Smith, Robbie Deans, Kieran Reid and Sam Whitelock.Here are some of the themes they covered: Would you think that the Crusaders might be a...2022-07-2751 min