The Kiwi Super Agent Behind Sonny Bill, Tana Umaga & Jerry Collins - Duncan Sandlant
This week on Between Two Beers we talk to Duncan SandlantDuncan is widely regarded as the leading agent in world rugby for coaches - at one point he represented two thirds of the best rugby coaches in the world.He's been shortlisted by Rugby World as one of the 50 most influential people in the game on three occasions and is the only agent to have ever appeared on the list.He's a Kiwi, who started out as a lawyer before starting a rugby agency from his attic in London 20 years ago, and he built that up to create the largest player rugby agency in the world (Esportif) with offices in 13 different countries before they were acquired by Wasserman 2 years ago.Duncan has represented everyone from Sonny Bill to Tana Umaga, Jerry Collins and Andrew Mehrtens, to Dave Rennie, Stephen Jones, Gregor Townsend - and pretty much everyone in between.This is insight into the behind the scenes world of rugby wheeling and dealing that you haven't heard before. Duncan has operated out of the shadows for most of his professional life - and this was a really cool and rare chance, to let you in to his world.You'll love this one.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steve and Seamus reflect on the highs and lows of their Reflections PR day with Paddy Gower and Jessie Mulligan, Steve has an embarrassing run in with All Blacks coach Razor Robertson, and the boys discuss their experiences with Tall Poppy Syndrome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Kiwi Physio Behind Noah Lyles & Jamaican Bobsledders – Dr Jo Brown
Dr Jo Brown is a low key legend, a Kiwi who has reached the top of her field on the global stage.She has been the physiotherapist and performance coach for some of the biggest sports names on the planet, including Noah Lyles, Yohan Blake and Megan Tapper, NBA players, Professional football players, Australian Olympic teams and even the Jamaican bobsled team (Cool Runnings 2).One thing that was consistent with the track n field stars she worked with is that Jo was the last person everyone wanted to see before they went out on track. She has this gift, where she holds space, has their back and instills belief in people.In this episode we talk about being 'more than a physio', self awareness, the truth about high performance athletes, working with Noah Lyles and Jamaica's best sprinters and tall poppy syndrome in NZ.Dr. Jo also tragically lost her sister a few years ago when she was trying to save her children at a beach in Hawkes Bay. The children survived, but jo's sister, Amy, tragically drowned and we address how she got through her most difficult moments.She recently released the book "See Your Elephant". It goes deep into the blind spots, limiting beliefs and handbrakes that hold people back in life.We're also super stoked to have Dr. Jo on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you’d like her to share her story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on.Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“How Do We Stop Seamus Leaving?” - Confronting our Blind Spots & Business Fears (Accidental Business Owners #19)
Hey team, welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners.The premise of the show is that last year Seamus and I became fulltime business owners. We left our 9-5s to go all in on the podcast - and the other businesses we built off the back of it – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a B2B guest, and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help us work through all the highs and lows of running a business.In this episode we talk about being overwhelmed, why its ok, how we can manage it better, and why we can't always be in control.Hope you enjoy.Accidental Business Owners is sponsored by IcehouseIcehouse is a community for kiwis wanting to take their business to the next level and we're thrilled to announce we'll be involved in their Ignite 25 Growth Summit in May. They've got an epic list of speakers involved for the summit, which is at the Viaduct Event Centre, including Sir John Key, Sir Wayne Smith and Chelsea Lane. To get your ticket go to theicehouse.co.nz and enter code BEERS for $100 off your ticket price.And big thanks to Binance New Zealand for their support of Accidental Business Owners. Download Binance New Zealand now: https://binance.onelink.me/y874/BTBPOD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Neil Wagner: Hitting Rock Bottom & Battling Back – Black Cap Legend's Mental Health Journey
Neil Wagner is one of New Zealand cricket’s best red ball bowlers of all time.Only Sir Richard Hadlee has a better strike rate in tests among New Zealanders who have taken more than 100 wickets.Wagner has relentlessly thumped his right boot into creases around the country for almost 17 years, having arrived from South Africa in 2008 and in this one we unpack his incredible journey.We talk about why his break never came in South Africa, why he moved to NZ, how he developed his unorthodox style, bowling through broken toes, the world test champion final, the influence of Brendon McCullum and the best players he played against, his difficult retirement and all the best stories in between.Neil also opens up about the mental pressure around imposter syndrome and identity which led to a sliding doors moment at a hotel in Sri Lanka.Neil has one hell of a story to share, and we loved sitting down with him for this one.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Good questions. Great guests. Few beers... Steve and Seamus like asking good questions. And they love good answers. After over 20 years of friendship, they bought a microphone and started a podcast, allowing them to sit with, and learn from, the most interesting people they can access.From Kiwi legend Marc Ellis, to media personalities Jeremy Wells and Paddy Gower, Rugby coach extraordinaire Wayne Smith, sexologist Morgan Penn, and Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington... Between Two Beers has produced countless hours of incredible stories, career highs, lows and moments of raw vulnerability. And it’s only the beginning.Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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