On this Episode of Unbound Conversations
Following his father’s death, Owen felt alone and lost. At 12 years old, he wrote a letter to a Maori tribe in New Zealand, hoping to reconnect with his roots. The tribe responded by telling him about his ancestry and that he belonged. This connection filled him with joy replacing his loneliness with a sense of belonging.
In this episode, we explore how his childhood experience of loss, discovery and connection have shaped his approach to coaching, leadership and his exceptional work with high performing organisations and much more.
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About the Guest
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Owen Eastwood is a Performance Coach engaged by high performing organisations to develop a competitive advantage in their leadership and team culture. Owen has worked with the England football team and the British Olympic team. His previous diverse experience around the world includes the Command Group of NATO, professional ballet, corporate leadership teams and the South African cricket team.
Owen’s book, BELONGING: THE ANCIENT CODE OF TOGETHERNESS, was published by Quercus in 2021.
Show Notes
- Creating a high performing environment anchored in a sense of belonging
- Dealing with the trauma of childhood loss
- Connecting people to a shared identity, history and purpose
- The concept of Whakapapa and its application in team settings
- Why building great teams is a spiritual exercise
- Leaders taking responsibility for the game plan and strategy
- Keeping leadership simple without complex models
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