Kieran Read on Leadership, Pressure and High Performance

Kieran Read on Leadership, Pressure and High Performance

June 7, 2026 · 54 min

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Kieran Read discusses leadership, pressure, and the habits that contributed to his success as an All Blacks captain.

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Kieran Read to explore leadership, pressure, performance, and the habits that helped him become one of the greatest All Blacks captains of all time. Kieran shares lessons from legendary coaches Steve Hansen and Scott Robertson, the routines and reflection practices that fuelled his success, and how great leaders inspire belief, build trust, and bring out the best in others. We also discuss mindset under pressure, se...

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Host: James Laughlin

Guest: Kieran Read

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Organizations: Steve Hansen, Scott Robertson, All Blacks

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