75. Trent Cotchin - Leadership Lessons From AFL Royalty

“Leadership isn’t about you. It’s about the environment you create for others to thrive.”In this episode of What’s the Craic Podcast, I sit down with Trent Cotchin, former Richmond captain and three-time premiership winner, to unpack the real story behind leadership, pressure, and what it takes to build a winning culture.We talk about:🏉 Being drafted young, dealing with injuries, and carrying early expectations📉 Hitting rock bottom in 2016 and the lessons that came from it🏆 The shift that led Richmond from 13th to a premiership the following year🤝 Why vulnerability and storytelling became a competitive advantage🧠 Separating identity from performance and removing the pressure of the role📈 The challenge of sustaining success and evolving beyond what once worked👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Life after football, family, and building a new path beyond the gameThis one is honest, reflective, and packed with lessons on leadership, resilience, and performing under pressure. It’s about doing it for the people who believe in you and building something bigger than yourself.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple, and wherever you listen.