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Coaching Culture with Ben HerringAuthor: Ben Herring
Coaching Culture with Ben Herring is your weekly deep-dive into the often-overlooked softer skills of coachingcultural innovation, communication, empathy, leadership, dealing with stress, and motivation. Each episode features candid conversations with the worlds top international rugby coaches, who share the personal stories and intangible insights behind their winning cultures, and too their biggest failures and learnings from them. This is where Xs and Os meet heart and soul, empowering coaches at every level to foster authentic connections, inspire their teams, and elevate their own coaching craft. If you believe that the real gold in rugby lies beyond the scoreboard, Coaching Culture is the podcast for you. Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Rugby, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Richard Cockerill: Rugby's Straightshooter. You can't pretend to be a good version of someone else.
Episode 11
Saturday, 29 March, 2025
TEXT US HERE If you have feedback or requests for the show!Richard Cockerill cuts through the buzzwords to deliver a masterclass in building winning cultures across two decades of elite coaching. The former Leicester, Toulon, Edinburgh, England and current Georgia coach shares his refreshingly straightforward philosophy: be on time, wear the right kit, and work hard – non-negotiable standards that have underpinned championship teams throughout his career.Cockerill reveals the evolution of his notoriously confrontational coaching style, explaining how his game-day intensity has remained while he's learned to separate field behavior from off-field relationships. "Off the field, treat the person as the person, not the player," he reflects, highlighting how this distinction creates healthier team environments while preserving high standards. His preference for direct, face-to-face conversations stems from a belief that clarity prevents issues from festering, even when conversations are uncomfortable.The conversation dives deep into coaching under pressure, from surviving a 1-7 start during a World Cup period at Leicester to adapting his leadership approach for an entirely different culture with the Georgian national team. Cockerill's journey exemplifies how authentic leadership evolves without abandoning core principles. As he puts it with characteristic bluntness: "Coaching is an opinion. You can't pretend to be a good version of someone else." This episode offers invaluable insights for coaches and leaders at all levels seeking to build consistent, high-performing cultures while remaining true to themselves.Join us for an unfiltered look at leadership from one of rugby's most distinctive voices, where you'll discover why sometimes being both "reasonable and unreasonable" might be exactly what your team needs.https://www.learnfastapp.com/LearnfastappIt gives you real-time insights into how clearly you’re getting your message across. LearnfastappIt gives you real-time insights into how clearly you’re getting your message across. Support the show
