{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6963e70351136f5fcb8a1c28/6a1c0c4bad55909da65cf98b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Know Your People, Know Your Purpose - Damian McGrath, International Rugby Coach, Author and Speaker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6963e70351136f5fcb8a1c28/1780222964780-9c12ac32-e4b4-40fe-a844-d3c115de70d4.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this episode of The Coaching Arena, I had the absolute privilege to hear the insights of world renowned rugby coach Damian McGrath.</p><p><br></p><p>Damian has been a professional coach since 1990, and has coached at elite levels in both Rugby League and Rugby Union.</p><p><br></p><p>Damian has coached at domestic and international sides, including Leicester Tigers and at 7s level, with England, Spain, Manu Samoa, Canada, Germany and Kenya.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition he is a leading author and speaker and is an expert on communication and leadership. I found his insights in how to get your message across as being invaluable, jam packed with useful and practical tips.</p><p><br></p><p>This was a brilliant chat, speaking on many things including :</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Knowing your people</li><li>Understanding the ABC, audience before content</li><li>Checking for understanding</li><li>Making your players feel valued</li><li>How a message is given across, not just the content</li><li>Culture</li><li>Knowing your purpose, your people, your business and yourself</li><li>What is success?</li><li>Start, stop, continue approach</li><li>Damian's 'Doubt Percentage' concept</li></ul><p><br></p><p>I took so much from this chat, and I hope you do too. This chat is full of key take aways that can be easily adapted at any level</p><p><br></p><p>Let me know what you think</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"James Shaw"}