The Duratus Mind - Ep #37 - Ben Ryan - Olympic Gold medal winning rugby coach and leader

The Duratus Mind - A podcast exploring all things mindset and motivation. Gaz, a former Special Forces Sergeant Major but now leadership and performance consultant, opens up his network to try and understand what motivates some to risk so much, why some are so driven, and what it really takes to lead and achieve success in any sector.
In this episode Gaz talks to Ben Ryan. Ben is a former English rugby union coach who is best known for coaching the Fiji sevens team to a gold medal in sevens rugby at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He is currently Director of Elite Performance at the Premier League club Brentford FC.
Gaz and Ben talk all things leadership, psychological safety, the value of experiences, trust, how to work with toxic people, being prepared to fail and how to adapt using feedback amongst lots of others - enjoy!

[@stephenwren6049]

Good listen, thanks for sharing 👍

[@DuratusUK]

Our pleasure Stephen. I really appreciate the comment.

[@TanielaLigairi]

Awesome interview with the remarkable man who coached our 7s team to victory in Rio Gaz.. awesome show watching from Fiji - will show this to dad (ex Hereford 64 -84), I know he'll love this

[@DuratusUK]

Amazing to know! thank you for the feedback and high praise. Do let me know what your Dad thought!?

[@neil5006]

Interesting interview, thanks very much 👍

[@DuratusUK]

Glad you enjoyed it Neil

[@anonymousdee7986]

Cool Ratu Peni Raiyoni Railesutalemai i Suva 💙🇫🇯😇

[@fjhawkr137]

Wow..listening in from Fiji..great podcast Gaz!

[@DuratusUK]

Bula. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ivericikaitoga837]

Just came to this and I am a Fijian here in the UK. Sink or Swim

[@iansellers1251]

Keep em coming!

[@DuratusUK]

Cheers pal

[@no_excuses]

Brilliant podcast Gaz, I like the new surroundings is that your new office complex.

[@DuratusUK]

Thanks Keri, but no it's just a little place I know nearby.