In this episode, Colin with host van Beek, discuss in detail the intriguing journey of Slade’s career.
Chapters:
Being back in New Zealand (2:03) Childhood/Key Lessons. What if? When it came to Cricket. (4:37) Run in with Tim Southee at Schoolboys Cricket tournament (9:17) Great era of Rugby Talent at CBHS (10:54) The point when Colin thought he could be a Professional Rugby Player (12:59) How important is it to be in the Rugby academy out of school? (15:04) Building self-belief winning championships everywhere Colin played (16:54) What it was like to become a full-time professional Rugby player - being a part of the Crusaders? (18:52) The feeling of making his All Black Debut (22:44) The reason for making the move to the Highlanders in 2011 (26:13) The 2011 World Cup experience - the fight to stay fit (30:42) The toughest period of Colin's career – dealing with setbacks and building a mental resilience (39:06) Advice you would give to a young athlete going through a tough period (46:33) Working with a Sports Psychologist – ‘rediscovering good feelings’ (51:04) Fond memories to look back on to create a positive mindset for a match (54:43) 'Zero to Hero' - The winning kick in the 2014 Bledisloe Cup match vs Australia (57:06) How the Crusaders and the All Blacks create that winning culture? (1:03:18) Best Leaders he has been around - what Colin craves from a leader? (1:06:46) 2015 World Cup experience - Two-time World Cup winner (1:11:43) What made Richie McCaw and Dan Carter so special? (1:14:22) Deciding to go to play in France at 28 and finishing with the All Blacks (1:15:52) Playing in France for Pau - How was the Rugby & the Lifestyle? (1:19:34) New adventure - Joining the Dynaboars in Japan (1:25:54) Career Transitioning after Colin decides to hang up the boots (1:27:49) Colin's career highlight - his proudest moments (1:31:44).
