[24] Martin Toomey | Chef de Mission Winter Olympics NZ, Director of High Performance NZ

“I think for me, high performance is around the pursuit of excellence… it’s trying to be the very best version of yourself” – Martin Toomey, Chief Executive of Winter Games NZ, director of High Performance NZ, Chef de Mission for NZ team 2022/2026 winter Olympic games & 30+ years in high performance sport. Martin works alongside elite high-performers every day, he knows better than most about the contributing elements necessary to foster an environment of excellence. From his years working with the All Blacks NZ Rugby Union, to his current role with the Winter Olympics + snow sports, he has learnt plenty about what helps make people perform their best. We dive into the rising disciplines of winter sports, building relationships through sport, social media and the skills of younger athletes; & how he approaches major events + performance ‘nerves’ from the leadership position. This was such a wholesome, inspiring chat about how you can pursue your passions and make a path for yourself. Martin helps us recognize the person that makes up an ‘athlete.’ Note that Martin focuses on an individual’s internal measurement of success, rather than simply comparing themselves to others. His words will resonate with all, and hopefully really hit home with athletes. Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts. #highperformance #newzealand #winterolympics #snowsports #elite #athletes #olympics #tallpoppy #allblacks