Talking Performance
Episodes
Bill Bestic Ex NZ S.A.S Soldier, Current Anaesthetist and Commercial Helicopter Pilot on Leadership (Part 1)
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have something a little different, I am joined by Bill Bestic and this session will be broken in to part 1 and part 2 as he was kind enoug...
Dame Noeline Taurua - NZ Coaching Legend, World Cup Winning Coach
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by world cup winning netball coach Dame Noeline Taurua In the 2018 Commonwealth games NZ lost to Jamaica in the bronze medal ma...
Dr Oliver Runswick - Episode 88 Talking Performance
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest is Dr Oliver Runswick who is a lecturer in performance psychology at Kings College in London and a skill acquisition consultant at Ru...
Trevor Ragan - Episode 87 Talking Performance
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest is Trevor Ragan from The Learner Lab which is one of my favourite places to hang out as it has so much great content.When I reached o...
Anna Simcic - Episode 86 Talking Performance
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week my guest is former Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anna Simcic who is now an athlete life advisor for HPSNZIt was really inte...
Jonah Oliver - Talking Performance Episode 85
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of season 4 and I think you will agree it is a pretty epic way to get 2022 underway. Unfortunately I didn't quite nai...
Youth Sport Mash Up with Stuart Armstrong, Kyle McLean, Andy Rogers & John O'Sullivan - Talking Performance Episode 84
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a mash up of four guests where we speak about youth sport, coach development and how to make those experience fun and engaging so that youth w...
Skill Acq Mash Up with Ed Coughlan, Damian Farrow, Ian Renshaw and Rich Masters - Talking Performance Episode 83
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have done a Skill Acquisition Mash Up from 4 podcasts last year. These snippets are from Ed Coughlan, Damian Farrow, Ian Renshaw and...
Owen Eastwood (RE-PUBLISHED EPISODE) Episode 82 - Talking Performance
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THIS IS A RE PUBLICATION OF EPISODE 56 THAT WAS POSTED ON JULY 6th 2021I was thrilled to be joined by world leading performance coach Owen Eastwood, ...
John O'Sullivan Episode 81 - Talking Performance
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The final podcast of 2021 is going out with a bang as I am joined by host of "Way of Champions" Podcast, Author and founder of changingthega...
Cody Royle Episode 80 - Talking Performance
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is another pre recorded pod cast and my guest this week is AFL Coach, Author and Coach Developer, an Aussie living in Canada, Cody RoyleCody is t...
Megan Signal Episode 79 - Talking Performance
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week my guest is Olympic Weight Lifter Megan Signal. Megan was due to compete in the Tokyo Olympics but had to pull out on the day of her event d...
Stuart Lancaster Episode 78 - Talking Performance
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is my first pre recorded pod cast and my guest was former England Rugby Head Coach Stuart LancasterIn this chat we talk about all things coaching...
Alex McKenzie Episode 77 - Talking Performance
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight I am joined by Alex McKenzie, Alex has been involved in high performance sport for over 25 years in numerous capacities. After graduating from...
Ian Renshaw Episode 76 - Talking Performance
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology Ian Renshaw.Ian is one of the leading figures in the constraints ...
Russell (Rusty) Earnshaw Episode 75 - Talking Performance
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Russell (Rusty) Earnshaw who is a former professional rugby player, coach, teacher and now a coach developer and the host of ...
Kylie Wilson Episode 74 - Talking Performance
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Kylie Wilson, Kylie is "Head of Performance Psychology" at High Performance Sport New Zealand. Kylie completed her...
Andy Rogers Episode 73 - Talking Performance
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Andy Rogers from Sport New Zealand. Andy has been in coaching and coach development for over 30 years and brings a lot to thi...
Mike Rogers Episode 72 - Talking Performance
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Mike Rogers, a local rugby coach who has done it the hard way. Mike doesn't have a professional playing background, he h...
Andrew Wilson Episode 71 - Talking Performance
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Dr Andrew Wilson from Leeds Beckett University in the UK. Andrew is a Kiwi from Invercargill who gained a PhD from Indiana Un...
Stuart Armstrong Episode 70 - Talking Performance
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am delighted to have with me, host of the Talent Equation Podcast, Stuart Armstrong. Stuart's podcast was the first podcast I reall...
Zane Winslade Episode 69 - Talking Performance
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Zane Winslade from Flowsport Mental Performance. Zane has been working in the mental skills space for a number of years and h...
Gayle Broughton & Cory Sweeney Episode 68 - Talking Performance
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Black Ferns 7s Star Gayle Broughton and Black Ferns 7s Coach Cory SweeneyThe Black Ferns 7s is one of the great sporting stor...
Kyle McLean Episode 67 - Talking Performance
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight I am joined by Putaruru legend Kyle McLean, Kyle has his own company www.thecoachinggig.com where he specialises in coach development and is w...
Gordon Walker & Christian Penny Episode 66 - Talking Performance
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight I am joined by Gordon Walker and Christian Penny. Gordon has achieved a huge amount of success in his coaching career with Canoe Racing NZ, mo...
Rich Masters Episode 65 - Talking Performance
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Rich Masters. Rich is a professor at Waikato University in New Zealand who studied experimental Psychology and has an interes...
Friday Flashback (To Episode 3) 15 Minutes of Gold with Smithy and DG
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here is something a little different. I was listening to this episode the other day and I really loved this particular 15 minutes and decided I wanted...
Sara Winther Episode 64 - Talking Performance
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Olympian Sara Winther. Sara competed in the 2012 Olympics in London and after failing to qualify for Rio went on to help an I...
Isaac Giesen Episode 63 - Talking Performance
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined this week by a pretty unique dude, Isaac Giesen. Isaac became the first Kiwi to row solo across the Atlantic (In fact the first Kiwi t...
Clayton McMillan Episode 62 - Talking Performance
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined this week by Chiefs and NZ Maori All Blacks Coach Clayton McMillan. Prior to his coaching he played for one club, Whakarewarewa and on...
Carl Sheridan Episode 61 - Talking Performance
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Carl Sheridan who is a self proclaimed "average guy". Carlis anything but an average guy, he is open, honest ...
Jonny McMurtry Episode 60 - Talking Performance
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Jonny McMurtry. Jonny has been involved in high performance age grade rugby programs across Australia for over 10 years. He is...
Damian Farrow Episode 59 - Talking Performance
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Damian Farrow. Damian has worked with a range of AIS and National sports programs including the AFL, Cricket Australia, Tennis A...
Mark Bennett MBE, Episode 58 - Talking Performance
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bennett MBE is a coach developer and has his company PDS Coaching where he works with sport from grassroots right through to high performance and...
Dan Hillier, Episode 57 - Talking Performance
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Dan Hillier who is preparing for The Open Championship at Royal St Georges after qualifying for his second major. He played...
Owen Eastwood, Episode 56 - Talking Performance
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am delighted to be joined by world leading performance coach Owen Eastwood, Owen hails from Otatara a small community on the outskirts o...
Glenn Pocknall, Episode 55 - Talking Performance
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat with Wellington Firebirds Coach, Glenn Pocknall. Glenn has progressed through the coaching ranks with intentionality, a strong desire...
Richard (RJ) Smith, Episode 54 -Talking Performance
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard (RJ) Smith is a consultant to coaches having previously had roles with High Performance Sport New Zealand, Crusaders Rugby as Leader of High P...
Des Buckingham, Episode 53 - Talking Performance
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Des is currently assistant coach for Melbourne City FC in the A-League and is arguably one of New Zealand's best coaches.Des achieved huge succes...
Sam Cane, Episode 52 - Talking Performance
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are joined by All Black Captain Sam Cane. Sam has played over 70 games for the All Blacks and was recently made captain. During this chat ...
Ed Coughlan, Episode 51 - Talking Performance
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are joined by another Irishman, Ed Coughlan who is a Skill Acquisition Specialist with a PhD in Skill Acquisition. I am a massive fan of th...
Daragh Sheridan, Episode 50 - Talking Performance
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight we are joined by Daragh Sheridan from HPSNZ (High Performance Sport New Zealand) Daragh leads the coaching team at HPSNZ whose purpose is to e...
Talking Performance Episode 49 with Special Guest John Quinn
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 continues tonight with one of the countries leading mental skills coaches, John Quinn. John is the Mental Skills Coach for The Crusaders R...
Talking Performance Episode 48 Jay & Andre Adams
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight is the first episode of season 3 and it is Jay on his own as DG is now up in Japan working with Japan Rugby. This week we had former Black Ca...
Talking Performance Episode 47 Reflection of Andre Adams Session
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This will be the last week where we have a reflection session as it is DGs last week on the podcast. This week we reflect on our yarn with Andre Adam...
Talking Performance Episode 46 with Special Guest Andre Adams
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are fortunate to have former Black Cap and current NSW Cricket Bowling Coach, Andre Adams.Andre played in all three formats for New Zeala...
Talking Performance Episode 45 Reflection of Maia Westrupp Session
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 44 with Special Guest Maia Westrupp
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Maia Westrupp who is currently coaching volleyball in Christchurch. Maia was a New Zealand Junior Representative in both T...
Talking Performance Episode 43 Reflection of Jason Shepard Session
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 42 with Special Guest Jason Shepard
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Jason Shepard. Jason is a grass roots rugby coach who is currently based in Tauranga NZ, working with Te Puke Sports Rugby Club...
Talking Performance Episode 41 - Book Club
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we changed it up and did a "Book Club" session, looking in to some of the themes and concepts behind our favourite books and asked...
Talking Performance Episode 40 Reflection of Amy Collinson Session
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 39 with Special Guest Amy Collinson
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by ex patriot kiwi Amy Collinson who is following her dream riding horses, currently residing in FranceAmy has worked with DG ...
Talking Performance Episode 38 Reflection of Ian Foster Session
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 37 with Special Guest Ian Foster
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are fortunate to have All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster join. Ian was an assistant coach with the All Blacks under Steve Hansen for 8 year...
Talking Performance Episode 36 Reflection of Dave Rennie Session
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 35 with Special Guest Dave Rennie
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To kick season 2 off we are so happy to have Dave Rennie on the show. Dave has had huge success in his coaching career with NZ U20s and the Chiefs her...
Talking Performance Hyundai Facebook Takeover (May 2020)
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the lockdown of 2020 DG and I were invited to takeover Hyundai NZ's Facebook Page to do a live session. It is themed largely around golf ...
Talking Performance Episode 34 with Special Guest Brooke Neal
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are lucky to have Brooke Neal, former New Zealand Hockey Player and current mindset and well-being coach. Brooke played 176 games for the...
Talking Performance Episode 33 with Special Guest Tony Readings
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is former NZ Football Ferns Coach Tony Readings Tony was the longest serving and most successful coach of the New Zealand nation...
Talking Performance Episode 32 Interviewing DG part 2
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our theme from last week we try and dive further in to the mind of DG. We cover some topics and themes that follow on from last week and ha...
Talking Performance Episode 31 Interviewing DG
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Again we tried something new tonight, I interviewed DG. We all know that he has so much to offer and that is why I wanted to start this in the first p...
Talking Performance Episode 30 Reflecting on the Panel Discussion
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 29 The Galbraith Whanau and The Panel
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tried something new. We were lucky enough to have David's wife Aroha (who is also a clinical psychologist), their 2 daughters, as we...
Talking Performance Episode 28 Reflection of Louise Davey Session
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 27 with Special Guest Louise Davey
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Clinical Psychologist and Ironman competitor Louise Davey. Louise has completed more then 10 Ironman events including the ico...
Talking Performance Episode 26 Reflection of Sophie Devine Session
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we refle...
Talking Performance Episode 25 with Special Guest Sophie Devine
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is White Ferns Captain Sophie Devine. Sophie is a dual international having represented New Zealand in both Hockey and Cricket and...
Talking Performance Episode 24 Reflection of Mike Rogers Session
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we touch...
Talking Performance Episode 23 with Special Guest Mike Rogers
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is BOP Steamers assistant coach Mike Rogers. I have had the pleasure of watching Mike coach up close and personal and in this epis...
Talking Performance Episode 22 Reflection of Dave Dillon
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week it happe...
Talking Performance Episode 21 with Special Guest Dave Dillon
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Dave Dillon. Dave is the Head Coach for Japanese Team Kobelco Steelers and talks about his experiences in teaching and coaching...
Talking Performance Episode 20 Reflection of Clark Laidlaw Session
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we touch...
Talking Performance Episode 19 with Special Guest Clark Laidlaw
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is NZ All Black 7's Coach Clark Laidlaw. Clark played 7's for Scotland and has coached both 7's and 15's profe...
Talking Performance Episode 18 Reflection of Tony Philp Session
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had a technical glitch at the start of the session which caused a bit of chaos and allowed us to reflect on that in conjunction with the session fr...
Talking Performance Episode 17 with Special Tony Philp
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Philp, "Philpy" is a former Super Rugby Player and is now the High Performance manager for the All Blacks Sevens program at NZ RugbyTon...
Talking Performance Episode 16 Reflection of Ellen van der Knaap Session
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This week we touch...
Talking Performance Episode 15 with Special Guest Ellen van der Knaap
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's guest is Ellen van der Knaap Tonight we go deep in to Ellen's personal growth and the struggles she has had to endure along the w...
Talking Performance Episode 14 Reflection of Jared Tuoro Session
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we are going to have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This ...
Talking Performance Episode 13 with Special Guest Jared Tuoro
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's guest is Jared Tuoro, Jared is a former professional rugby player who now runs his own mental health business Mana MindThis is a powerf...
Talking Performance Episode 12 Reflection of Christian Penny Session
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we are going to have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This ...
Talking Performance Episode 11 with Special Guest Christian Penny
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's guest is Christian Penny who is the leader of High Performance Sport New Zealand's Coach Accelerator Program.Christian has come fr...
Talking Performance Episode 10 Reflection of Dean Egger's Session
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we are going to have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This ...
Talking Performance Episode 9 with Special Guest Dean Eggers
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonight's guest is Dean Eggers who has been involved in professional golf as both the founder and managing director of a management company as we...
Talking Performance Episode 8 Reflection of Laura Langman Session
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we are going to have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This ...
Talking Performance Episode 7 with Special Guest Laura Langman
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tonights guest is world cup winning Silver Fern Laura Langman and this is one heck of a yarn! Laura has acheived so much in netball and over the hour ...
Talking Performance Episode 6 Reflection of Crystal Kaua Session
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we are going to have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This ...
Talking Performance Episode 5 with Special Guest Crystal Kaua
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wow this one is amazing, Crystal is an inspiration that has so many gold nuggets. Crystal takes us on a journey from being a player to a youth coach t...
Talking Performance Episode 4 Reflection of Wayne Smith Session
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each week after we have a guest on we are going to have a reflection session where we go through some of the concepts that the guest spoke about.This ...
Talking Performance Episode 3 with Special Guest Wayne Smith
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Smithy, "Smithy" is a legend in NZ, not only in Rugby but in coaching. He was an All Black himself between 1980-1985 and went on to wi...
Talking Performance Episode 2
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go in to some of David's philosophies and we talk about Cake and Icing, the theories behind Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 and what you can...
Talking Performance Episode 1
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is our first attempt at a podcast and was recorded live on our group facebook page TalkingPerformance. It is a chat between Jay Carter and David ...