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What if the greatest leaders are the ones no one’s watching? Cody Royle coaches elite head coaches—from Chelsea to Team Canada—and he’s redefining what it means to lead at the top. 

In this episode, we go deep into what high performance really looks like behind closed doors.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the best leaders see themselves as performers
• The 4 core leadership crafts—and how to master each
• What most head coaches get wrong about burnout
• How to train for moments, not just movements
• The question every high performer needs to answer

Why You Should Listen:

 Whether you’re leading a sports team, a business, or your family, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to lead with empathy, drive, and sustainability—without losing yourself along the way.

This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz

• Learn more about Cody here - https://www.codyroyle.com/about
• Grab a copy of Cody’s books here - https://www.codyroyle.com
• Connect with Cody on LInkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyroyle/

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James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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