EVERY sports team wants to know the secrets to achieving sustained success.
It's the never-ending chase for many organisations – and a topic that fascinates Where Others Won't author, podcast host and international keynote speaker Cody Royle.
Royle's search began with his interest in how one side gains a competitive advantage over another and has spawned into something much more.
The Melburnian-turned-Torontonian is also head coach of the AFL Canada program, and he joins Trends this week to discuss his vast experiences and knowledge.
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Included in the chat are Royle's four "puzzle pieces" associated with success.
Trends is a podcast for the hardcore and average football fan who wants to learn more about what they're watching each weekend, plus what's going on behind the scenes.
Episode guide
1:35 – Thought process behind the book Where Others Won't
3:45 – How one football journey ending started another
8:21 – The motivation behind coaching Australian Football in Canada
13:41 – Developing a 'brotherhood' from sharing insecurities
20:08 – The obsession with how teams find a competitive advantage
26:00 – Learning from extraordinary people and the way we view success
28:21 – The four puzzle pieces that help teams enjoy sustained success
35:45 – The mistakes poor-performing organisations make
39:02 – Insular nature of the AFL industry compared to overseas sports
