Captains gives listeners the inside story of how the most successful teams come together, grow and ultimately – win. Each episode, Sam Warburton - former British & Irish Lions rugby captain - is joined by a different world-class sporting leader as they compare notes, relive those life changing moments and share stories about what it’s really like to wear the armband at sport’s highest level. Captains is self-improvement through storytelling, offering valuable insight we can all learn from.
Alastair Campbell Part Two: How to manage a crisis
Sam is joined once again by the writer and political strategist, Alastair Campbell.
Alastair is the co-host of The Rest Is Politics podcast but is perhaps best known from his time as ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications & strategy when he was in power.
In this episode, we look at managing crises. Alastair talks about embracing the pressure of knowing that some decisions matter more; but we also discuss the flip side. Alastair talks openly and honestly about living with depression and the importance of having a strong support network.
We also talk about the power of clear communication, the importance of having a vision and how he and Tony Blair learnt from Premier League managers.
To get in touch with the show, email captains@crowdnetwork.co.uk and for extra content search for ‘Captains with Sam Warburton’ on LinkedIn.
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Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.
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21 Jan 2024
Alastair Campbell Part One: Why politics and sport are more similar than you think
Sam is joined this episode by one of the biggest names in British politics, Alastair Campbell.
Alastair is the co-host of The Rest Is Politics podcast but is perhaps best known from his time as ex-Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications & strategy when he was in power.
In this episode, we examine the crossover between politics and sport. Alastair explains why his involvement on the British & Irish Lions Tour received mixed reviews from the players and talks about using the fear of failure – even when in a winning position - to drive you on.
To get in touch with the show, email captains@crowdnetwork.co.uk and for extra content search for ‘Captains with Sam Warburton’ on LinkedIn.
If you are listening on Apple and would like to listen to this episode ad-free, as well as getting access to Crowd's other sports shows, click here: https://apple.co/3zQpfwE. You can also listen ad-free on Amazon music.
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.
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21 Jan 2024
Dai Greene: Not talking to my training partner brought the best of me
This week on Captains, Sam is joined by former World, European and Commonwealth Champion in the 400m hurdles, Dai Greene. Dai was also Team GB athletics captain at the London 2012 Olympics.
Dai talks all about his memories of that summer and how he was able to lead the likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill and Sir Mo Farah, as well talking about the benefits of training with the right people - even if you don't get along.
This is a fascinating conversation into the mindset of an individual athlete; the motivation and commitment needed to excel and the drive to continue when others don’t want to.
To get in touch with the show, email captains@crowdnetwork.co.uk and for extra content search for ‘Captains with Sam Warburton’ on LinkedIn.
If you are listening on Apple and would like to listen to this episode ad-free, as well as getting access to Crowd's other sports shows, click here: https://apple.co/3zQpfwE. You can also listen ad-free on Amazon music.
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music.
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