This episode is for anyone who has had to lead people without the authority, language, or home-field advantage they used to rely on.
Andre Pretorius went from Springbok flyhalf to head coach in Japan, coaching players through a translator and rebuilding his entire leadership style from the ground up.
Hank van der Merwe emigrated to Australia, lost most of his wealth in the process, and had to learn to lead people who didn't respond to the direct South African style that had always worked for him. Together they unpack the night Andre nearly lost his players' trust for good, why servant leadership isn't a buzzword, and what Hank believes AI can never replace: judgement.
Chapters
00:00 Cold Open
00:44 Welcome and Episode Setup
01:53 Favourite Springbok Memories
09:29 The Culture Shock of Emigrating to Australia
17:20 From the Leopards to Coaching in Japan
20:52 The Loneliest Month of Andre's Career
28:33 The Night Andre Broke His Players
34:35 Servant Leadership and Letting Go of Ego
42:06 Why Hank Wrote Yes I Can
55:10 Trust, AI and the Future of Judgement
59:04 Connecting With the Next Generation
01:00:10 Hank's Advice for Parenting Teenagers
01:02:32 What Andre Has Learned About People in Japan
01:06:00 World Cup Predictions and Sign-Off
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