#16 Colin Slade - The Journey of Fighting through Adversity - a podcast by Logan van Beek

from 2020-07-14T05:16:56

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In this episode, Colin with host van Beek, discuss in detail the intriguing journey of Slade’s career.

Chapters: 

  • Being back in New Zealand (2:03)
  • Childhood/Key Lessons. What if? When it came to Cricket. (4:37)
  • Run in with Tim Southee at Schoolboys Cricket tournament (9:17)
  • Great era of Rugby Talent at CBHS (10:54)
  • The point when Colin thought he could be a Professional Rugby Player (12:59)
  • How important is it to be in the Rugby academy out of school? (15:04)
  • Building self-belief winning championships everywhere Colin played (16:54)
  • What it was like to become a full-time professional Rugby player - being a part of the Crusaders? (18:52)
  • The feeling of making his All Black Debut (22:44) 
  • The reason for making the move to the Highlanders in 2011 (26:13)
  • The 2011 World Cup experience - the fight to stay fit (30:42)
  • The toughest period of Colin's career – dealing with setbacks and building a mental resilience (39:06)
  • Advice you would give to a young athlete going through a tough period (46:33)
  • Working with a Sports Psychologist – ‘rediscovering good feelings’ (51:04)
  • Fond memories to look back on to create a positive mindset for a match (54:43)
  • 'Zero to Hero' - The winning kick in the 2014 Bledisloe Cup match vs Australia (57:06)
  • How the Crusaders and the All Blacks create that winning culture? (1:03:18)
  • Best Leaders he has been around - what Colin craves from a leader? (1:06:46)
  • 2015 World Cup experience - Two-time World Cup winner (1:11:43)
  • What made Richie McCaw and Dan Carter so special? (1:14:22)
  • Deciding to go to play in France at 28 and finishing with the All Blacks (1:15:52)
  • Playing in France for Pau - How was the Rugby & the Lifestyle? (1:19:34)
  • New adventure - Joining the Dynaboars in Japan (1:25:54)
  • Career Transitioning after Colin decides to hang up the boots (1:27:49)
  • Colin's career highlight - his proudest moments (1:31:44)

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