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Where Others Won't

Where Others Won't

By Cody Royle

In this award-nominated podcast, Aussie Rules head coach Cody Royle brings together thinkers and practitioners from sports, business, and academia to detail the leadership and culture secrets of the world's best teams.
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Where Others Won'tApr 15, 2019

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Owen Eastwood - The Next 10 Years in Leadership
Jan 06, 202201:10:38
Russell Earnshaw - The Magic of Coaching

Russell Earnshaw - The Magic of Coaching

Russell Earnshaw is a coach developer and director at The Magic Academy.

You can follow Rusty on Twitter

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. 

Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com

Jan 06, 202201:14:13
Véronique Richard X Darren Holder - Creativity In Coaching
Jan 04, 202252:01
Pratik Patel X Marc Bubbs - Nutrition for Leaders
Dec 20, 202145:29
Alex Auerbach - Creating an Unfair Advantage
Nov 29, 202152:49
Kelly Brown X Chris Gibson - Total Excellence
Nov 24, 202101:02:42
Brittni Donaldson - Redefining Mental Toughness
Nov 17, 202142:33
Wade Gilbert - Coaching Lessons From Around The World
Nov 11, 202101:00:11
Fiona Murden - Role Models
Nov 09, 202137:04
Aaron Walsh - The Skill of Mental Skills
Nov 04, 202159:43
Cameron Schwab - Leading With Emotion
Nov 01, 202101:19:35
Doug Lemov X Todd Beane - How We Think About Coaching

Doug Lemov X Todd Beane - How We Think About Coaching

Doug Lemov's book, The Coach's Guide to Teaching, has become a must-have for any coach, at any level, in any sport.

Todd Beane's work at TOVO has had a similar impact, where his team seeks to reframe how we perceive and teach the beautiful game using ideas passed down by the great Johan Cruyff.

You can follow Doug and Todd on Twitter. 

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com

Oct 25, 202101:20:40
Joan Ryan - The Intangibles
Oct 21, 202101:01:56
Marc Champagne - Life-Changing Questions

Marc Champagne - Life-Changing Questions

Marc Champagne returns to Where Others Won't to tell me about his new book, Personal Socrates. Using strong questions from legends and world-class performers like Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, and Steven Hawking, Marc shows us how we're all just one question away from a different life. 

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. 

Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com 

Oct 19, 202155:05
Peter DeBoer - Coaching in the NHL
Aug 26, 202146:20
Lisa Fallon - The Magic of Coaching
Aug 23, 202147:06
Adam Gotsis - Life in the NFL
Aug 11, 202154:34
Pippa Grange - Fear in Coaching
Aug 02, 202158:44
Joanne McCallie - Coaching and Mental Health
Jul 28, 202154:42
Thomas Gronnemark - How Throw-Ins Can Change Football
Jul 11, 202148:16
Anthony Seibold - Reflecting on The Tough Stuff
Jun 27, 202148:46
Emile Studham - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 8
Feb 23, 202155:13
Tom Morris - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 7

Tom Morris - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 7

Tom Morris is the head coach of Germany's women's rowing team. 

A psychology major, Tom has coached rowing squads for Australia and Canada (including a medal performance in the Rio Olympics), and worked with Ross Lyon as the Coaching Performance Manager for the Fremantle Dockers.

This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series of interviews, ahead of the release of my second book on February 1, 2021.

You can keep up to date about the book release by subscribing to my newsletter: https://www.codyroyle.com/newsletter

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Jan 20, 202101:04:44
Simon Strachan - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 6

Simon Strachan - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 6

Simon Strachan is the co-founder and GM of Sport for GainLine Analytics, an innovative company that measures team cohesion in sports franchises. Many of GainLine's findings challenge long-held beliefs about success in professional sport. 

You can find Simon's work at www.gainline.biz

This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series of interviews, ahead of the release of my second book in early 2021.

You can keep up to date about the book release by subscribing to my newsletter: https://www.codyroyle.com/newsletter

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Jan 05, 202101:02:08
Scott Robertson - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 5

Scott Robertson - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 5

Scott Robertson is the head coach of Super Rugby franchise, the Crusaders. 

A former All Black and Crusaders player, Robertson took over as head coach in 2017 and has led the Christchurch-based team to four straight Super Rugby titles. Over that time, they've maintained an 86% win record. 

This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series of interviews, ahead of the release of my second book in early 2021.

You can keep up to date about the book release by subscribing to my newsletter: https://www.codyroyle.com/newsletter

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Dec 20, 202044:58
Dr. Amy Kruse - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 4
Dec 16, 202049:20
Peja Lindholm - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 3

Peja Lindholm - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 3

Peja Lindholm is the head coach of China's national curling team.

Peja is one of the greatest curlers of his generation, capturing three world titles as skip of the Swedish men's team. Turning his attention to coaching, he spent nine years as Swedish team head coach, guiding his home country to a further four world titles, and an Olympic silver medal.

You can follow Peja on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PejaCCA

This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series ahead of the forthcoming release of my second book.

You can keep up to date about the book release by subscribing to my newsletter: https://www.codyroyle.com/newsletter

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Dec 11, 202052:45
Lisa Alexander - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 2

Lisa Alexander - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 2

Lisa is the former head coach of Australia's national netball team, the Diamonds. 

As Australian coach, Lisa won 83 of her 102 test matches, for an impressive 81% winning record that included a Commonwealth Games gold medal, and a World Cup triumph. After leaving Netball Australia, Lisa has set her sights on an audacious new goal; coaching a men's professional Aussie Rules team.

You can follow Lisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachLisaA 

This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series ahead of the forthcoming release of my second book.

You can keep up to date about the book release by subscribing to my newsletter: https://www.codyroyle.com/newsletter

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Dec 03, 202001:00:30
John Herdman - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 1

John Herdman - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 1

John Herdman is the head coach of Canada's men's national soccer team. 

Having coached New Zealand's women's national team to two FIFA World Cups in 2007 and 2011, Herdman then took the head coaching role overseeing Canada's women's program. Under his stewardship, Canada won gold at the PanAm Games, won back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympic Games, and hosted a home World Cup.

You can find out more about John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachherdman

This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series ahead of the forthcoming release of my second book.

You can keep up to date about the book release by subscribing to my newsletter: https://www.codyroyle.com/newsletter

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Nov 25, 202001:00:30
John Lamont - One-on-One With My Under-18 Coach
Jun 09, 202056:50
Tony Granato - The Craft of Coaching (Part II)
May 25, 202050:51
Kirk Ferentz - The Craft of Coaching (Part I)
May 25, 202056:31
Michael Lepp - The Go Fast Business

Michael Lepp - The Go Fast Business

Mike Lepp has more than 35 years of experience working with athletes and teams to develop successful strategies in the area of individual and organizational human performance. Lepp joined Joe Gibbs Racing at the start of the 2007 and played an instrumental role in building the organization’s pit crew teams that have won over 100 wins and multiple NASCAR championships.

You can find more about Michael on LinkedIn.

If you’re stuck and looking for someone to help you navigate the change you want to make in your life, visit www.heylgo.com/whereotherswont and check out the Limitless course.

Or, if you live in the United States and want some kickass coffee delivered to your house, visit www.bluestonelane.com and use WOW25 at checkout.

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com

May 25, 202001:07:24
Marty Lauzon - Building Trust With Your Players

Marty Lauzon - Building Trust With Your Players

Marty Lauzon is the director of sports medicine and performance for the Atlanta Falcons, where he is responsible for handling all aspects of the club's athletic training department. Prior to joining Atlanta, Marty spent 10 years with the Cleveland Browns.

You can find more about Marty on LinkedIn.

If you’re stuck and looking for someone to help you navigate the change you want to make in your life, visit www.heylgo.com/whereotherswont and check out the Limitless course.

Or, if you live in the United States and want some kickass coffee delivered to your house, visit www.bluestonelane.com and use WOW25 at checkout.

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com

May 25, 202048:43
Adrian Gostick X Chester Elton - Leading With Gratitude
May 25, 202057:37
Laura Gassner Otting - Be Limitless
May 25, 202056:06
Will Ahmed - Optimizing Human Performance

Will Ahmed - Optimizing Human Performance

Will Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, which has developed next generation wearable technology for optimizing human performance. WHOOP today works with professional athletes across every sports league, college athletes across every conference, Olympians and the U.S. military. Ahmed wrote “The Feedback Tool: Measuring Fitness, Intensity, and Recovery,” which sparked the underlying physiology and engineering for his work today.

You can find more about Will at: www.whoop.com

If you’re stuck and looking for someone to help you navigate the change you want to make in your life, visit www.heylgo.com/whereotherswont and check out the Limitless course.

Or, if you live in the United States and want some kickass coffee delivered to your house, visit www.bluestonelane.com and use WOW25 at checkout.

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com

May 25, 202044:28
Joel Peterson - Entrepreneurial Leadership
Apr 21, 202050:33
Terry Knickerbocker - Coaching Actors
Apr 09, 202050:56
Stephen Rollnick X Richmond Stace - Motivation and Pain

Stephen Rollnick X Richmond Stace - Motivation and Pain

Dr. Stephen Rollnick is the co-founder of Motivational Interviewing (MI). The Motivational Interviewing style, strategies and skills have been used to address a wide range of challenges, including those very tough conversations in which there seems little hope of making progress in helping people. Stephen has co-authored a range of books about using MI in disciplines like health care and education. His most recent book is Coaching Athletes To Be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing In Sports.

You can find more about Stephen at:
www.stephenrollnick.com

Richmond Stace is a specialist pain physiotherapist who pioneers new ideas around the effective treatment, training, and coaching for people to overcome chronic pain and injury. Richmond launched The Pain Coach Programme as a positive approach to helping people reach their potential, and is an advocate of changing the conversation around pain as part of a holistic treatment methodology, rather than an isolated incident.

You can find more about Richmond at:  www.specialistpainphysio.com

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker.

You can book Cody to speak, or learn more about his background by visiting: www.codyroyle.com

Apr 09, 202001:02:38
Kristen Hadeed - The Goal Is To Be Human, Not Perfect
Mar 17, 202036:19
Michael Bungay Stanier - How To Tame Your Advice Monster
Feb 19, 202001:05:07
Grant Baldwin - The Successful Speaker
Feb 14, 202042:46
Meeta Singh - Sleep As A Competitive Advantage
Jan 15, 202001:03:42
Cameron Schwab - A Life Of Leadership
Jan 15, 202001:02:13
Richard Gerver X Sunny Verma - Education Reimagined

Richard Gerver X Sunny Verma - Education Reimagined

Richard Gerver is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and renowned thinker on education.

As headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School, he famously transformed the school into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. The school's miraculous turnaround saw him be celebrated by UNESCO and the UK government.

You can find more about Richard at: https://www.richardgerver.com

Sunny Verma is the founder and CEO of TutorBright, an in-home tutoring company that focuses on making students limitless and happy.

A chance opportunity led Sunny into the world of education, but he is far from your regular educator.

You can find more about Sunny at: http://tutorbright.com

Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. 

You can book Cody to speak, or learn more about his background by visiting: www.codyroyle.com

Jan 15, 202001:14:13
Brian Scudamore - Willing To Fail
Jan 15, 202030:54
Carly Clarke - Building An Environment Of Excellence
Jan 15, 202037:17
Ryan Hawk - Welcome To Management
Dec 12, 201957:37
Jerry Colonna - Radical Self-Inquiry
Nov 25, 201945:02