The Man Behind the All Blacks Mentality: Gilbert Enoka on Building Character & Connection

In this episode of "The Essential Habits of High Performance," Damian interviews Gilbert Enoka, the mental skills coach for the New Zealand All Blacks. Enoka discusses his challenging childhood in an orphanage and how it shaped his focus on the inner game, emphasizing that the biggest opponent in high performance is oneself. He shares insights on emotional control, the importance of connection and belonging within teams, and strategies for managing pressure, including the "red and blue head thinking" concept. Enoka also touches on the All Blacks' "no dickheads policy," the practice of "sweeping the sheds" as an act of humility, and the significance of character and mindset in achieving consistent high performance, illustrating these points with anecdotes from his experiences with the All Blacks.