Performance Intelligence 162 "Pressure isn't the Enemy, it's the Arena" Lessons from the All Blacks | Gilbert Enoka
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Nov 19, 2025 Join Gilbert Enoka, the seasoned mental skills coach for the legendary All Blacks, as he shares insights from his new book on building resilience and navigating pressure. He emphasizes that true strength lies in personal character and mindset, not just talent. Discover how Māori rituals foster team culture, and learn about the transformative power of vulnerability in leadership. Gilbert also reveals his unique methods for emotional control and shares intriguing locker-room practices that have shaped elite athletes.
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Character Is The Unstealable Asset
- Your character and mindset are possessions no one can take away, and they form the core of being unstoppable.
- Gilbert Enoka says build a 'to-be' list and behave into that identity rather than chasing tasks alone.
Māori Rituals Frame The Lessons
- Gilbert describes adding Māori rituals and a 'Te Puna O Te Ki' wellspring at the end of each chapter to root lessons in culture.
- He uses 'weru' challenges as doors to accept, not exams to pass, inviting lived engagement with each lesson.
The Human Library Of Legends
- Gilbert tells of creating a 'human library' of past legends who travelled and lived with the team as constant wisdom resources.
- Those quiet conversations with legends, he says, often penetrate deeper than loud coaching moments.
