Tana Umaga's TEEM Talk - Ep 26 Keven Mealamu - 2 time Rugby World Cup Winner, 132 Test All Black, 164 Games for the Blues - winning a Super Rugby title in 2003, Co-owner of FIT60 gym with wife Latai, Budding Professional Boxer plus much more.

Ep 26 Keven Mealamu - 2 time Rugby World Cup Winner, 132 Test All Black, 164 Games for the Blues - winning a Super Rugby title in 2003, Co-owner of FIT60 gym with wife Latai, Budding Professional Boxer plus much more.

06/02/22 • 69 min

Great to chat with an old friend - it’s been a while.

Kevie let us in on his motivation for the next stage of his life. He’s getting into the ring for the first time. Something he’s wanted to do for a long time and something he “didn’t want to die wondering about” or have any regrets about.

We chat about the feelings he went through of being named in the All Blacks for the first time and where he was at the moment his name was announced.

We discuss some moments we shared while being a part of the All Blacks, including our connection with Brian O'Driscoll and he also shares some of the learnings he and the team were able to pick up from the 4 World Cups he attended.

He shares a lot of learnings and experiences that he has been able to pick up in his life and some great insights into his journey. He talked about what success looks like and how medals and winning championships don’t define you, the little successes along your path are just as important.

He also shares what he’s doing now with his involvement as a business owner, a member of local body communities where he wants to make a difference in his community and, also as a board member on Auckland Rugby where he gives back to the game and community that gave him so much.

A very insightful episode and one that I really enjoyed. I’m sure you will too.

Great to chat with an old friend - it’s been a while.

We chat about the feelings he went through of being named in the All Blacks for the first time and where he was at the moment his name was announced.

A very insightful episode and one that I really enjoyed. I’m sure you will too.

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undefined - Ep 25 Benji Marshall - Captained the Kiwis Rugby League team a record 25 times, 2008 Rugby League World Cup winner, NRL Premiership winner, Golden Boot recipient for Best Player in the World, TV Personality with his own show, West Tigers Ambassador.

Ep 25 Benji Marshall - Captained the Kiwis Rugby League team a record 25 times, 2008 Rugby League World Cup winner, NRL Premiership winner, Golden Boot recipient for Best Player in the World, TV Personality with his own show, West Tigers Ambassador.

Hugely honoured to have the legendary Benji Marshall in his first-time as a guest on any podcast.

You soon see why Benji has turned to Television since retiring from Rugby league in 2021. He is a natural storyteller and it was sound advice from Channel 9 that stopped him finishing his Media Communications Degree because it was changing him into something he wasn't and losing that cheeky personality. He has also recently started on Celebrity Apprentice Australia.

From the from small town of Whakatāne he headed to Australia at 15 years old when he was offered a contract with the West Tigers, with the goal of playing in the NRL so he could buy his mum and brothers a house. All while also being a driving force for his whānau, showing them the path to achieve their dreams.

He tells us about his attitude to not lose his individual flare and who he is. The touch step, the touch long pass and that back flick pass!! While also being told he’s too small, can’t tackle and with 5 shoulder reconstructions. His competitiveness, perseverance and resilience to stick to his dream and continue to be himself on the way.

Benji shares so many lessons he learnt on his way to where he is now.

Make sure you listen in to hear all about them.

A great listen indeed.

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undefined - Ep 27 Dan Carter 3x International Rugby Player of the year, 2x World Cup winner, Most capped All Black fly-half of all time, Scorer of the most points in International rugby, Businessman and Entrepreneur.

Ep 27 Dan Carter 3x International Rugby Player of the year, 2x World Cup winner, Most capped All Black fly-half of all time, Scorer of the most points in International rugby, Businessman and Entrepreneur.

What an honour to have the All Black and rugby great, Dan Carter on the podcast.

Dan shared some insight into his time with the Blues and what he saw there and how he was able to add value to the young leadership group which put improved habits into them and how they could best serve the wider group by walking towards those hard conversations.

Dan talks about his time overseas and also lets us in on the culture changes in France and Japan that he came across. Needing to integrate into the culture to affect change from the inside. The need to research where you are entering and get a lay of the land before implementing your vision or philosophy.

We talk about his break out 2005 Lions series on the world stage. How the failure at the 2007 Rugby World Cup set the tone for the All Blacks golden run in 2011 and 2015.

Now retired, he chats about the next chapter of his life and being able to connect with successful people to help him decide where to for him after his career in sport. He chats about Web3 and NFTs opportunities with his new company, Glorious.

A truly educational listen! The legend handing out lessons from his experiences in his life.

Don’t miss it.