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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 44 MIN

Know Your People, Know Your Purpose - Damian McGrath, International Rugby Coach, Author and Speaker

from The Coaching Arena

On this episode of The Coaching Arena, I had the absolute privilege to hear the insights of world renowned rugby coach Damian McGrath.Damian has been a professional coach since 1990, and has coached at elite levels in both Rugby League and Rugby Union.Damian has coached at domestic and international sides, including Leicester Tigers and at 7s level, with England, Spain, Manu Samoa, Canada, Germany and Kenya.In addition he is a leading author and speaker and is an expert on communication and leadership. I found his insights in how to get your message across as being invaluable, jam packed with useful and practical tips.This was a brilliant chat, speaking on many things including :Knowing your peopleUnderstanding the ABC, audience before contentChecking for understandingMaking your players feel valuedHow a message is given across, not just the contentCultureKnowing your purpose, your people, your business and yourselfWhat is success?Start, stop, continue approachDamian's 'Doubt Percentage' conceptI took so much from this chat, and I hope you do too. This chat is full of key take aways that can be easily adapted at any levelLet me know what you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Coaching Arena, I had the absolute privilege to hear the insights of world renowned rugby coach Damian McGrath.Damian has been a professional coach since 1990, and has coached at elite levels in both Rugby League and Rugby Union.Damian has coached at domestic and international sides, including Leicester Tigers and at 7s level, with England, Spain, Manu Samoa, Canada, Germany and Kenya.In addition he is a leading author and speaker and is an expert on communication and leadership. I found his insights in how to get your message across as being invaluable, jam packed with useful and practical tips.This was a brilliant chat, speaking on many things including :Knowing your peopleUnderstanding the ABC, audience before contentChecking for understandingMaking your players feel valuedHow a message is given across, not just the contentCultureKnowing your purpose, your people, your business and yourselfWhat is success?Start, stop, continue approachDamian's 'Doubt Percentage' conceptI took so much from this chat, and I hope you do too. This chat is full of key take aways that can be easily adapted at any levelLet me know what you think Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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