In this episode of Growing Kiwis, Olympic gold medalist and business owner Shaun Kirkham takes us inside one of the most powerful comeback stories in New Zealand sport.

From a fiery, ambitious kid in Hamilton to standing on the Olympic podium in Tokyo, Shaun’s journey is packed with grit, growth, and game-changing mindset shifts.

This isn’t just about winning gold, it’s about what it takes to rebuild when things aren’t working, to lean into hard conversations, and to create unstoppable momentum through the smallest daily actions.

It’s high performance, some very real chat, and the kind of perspective that makes you want to lift your standards immediately.

If you’re chasing growth, needing to pivot and do things differently or looking to rebuild momentum, this episode is for you.

Shaun’s journey is a reminder that no matter where you are right now, you’re one decision, one mindset shift, or one small action away from changing everything.