A former pro footballer turned mentor and mindset coach—whose story proves that nothing is impossible when you choose growth over excuses. Lawrence Shuruma shares arriving in Australia at 11 on a refugee visa as the oldest of seven kids, navigating a new country, a new language, and pressure most people never see. We unpack how street football shaped his grit and flair, how great coaches helped him adapt to structure without losing his edge, and why “scanning” became a turning point.

We also talk identity, resilience, and the hidden battles behind performance—financial stress, judgment, and mental load. Lawrence breaks down his framework Reset • Rewire • Rise, and why he teaches “set it and leave it” instead of over-controlling outcomes. If you’re rebuilding after setbacks—athlete or not—this conversation will push you to adjust fast, stay present, and keep moving forward.



 00:00 — Intro + why Lawrence
 00:44 — Moving to Australia (refugee visa, age 11, oldest of 7)
 03:54 — School + language + age/passport issues
 04:48 — Street football vs structured football (finding a club)
 07:22 — Rejection → opportunity (coach sees his talent)
 11:38 — Learning “scanning” + adapting to structure
 15:21 — Money struggles + unseen pressure on young athletes
 20:48 — Handling racism + ownership mindset
 24:09 — Purpose shift: from pro dream to coaching/mentoring
 29:27 — “Eagle Mentality”: Reset • Rewire • Rise
 52:28 — “Set it and leave it” + letting go of control
 1:01:17 — Definition of success + closing 

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The Inside Edge Podcast aims to explore how the best in the world navigate all the noise to consistently perform in the most rugged and high-pressure environments. The purpose? To bring back enjoyment, simplicity and connection. To help the next generation live from the inside-out, have the courage to be themselves and simply enjoy the journey.

We want to see people stay centred, connected and courageous - especially when it matters most. We blend the latest research with ancient wisdom to transform individuals and teams, so that they can thrive with pressure, not collapse under it.

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