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Leadership When No One’s Watching | Rugby Coach Tim Sampson | Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast

Tim Sampson has coached at the highest levels of rugby — but this conversation goes far beyond sport. In this powerful episode of The Resource Podcast, host Becky Felstead sits down with elite rugby union coach Tim Sampson to talk about leadership, loss, mental health, and the values that shape great teams — on and off the field. From coaching the Western Force through uncertainty, navigating tough conversations and player exits, to now leading the Fijian Drua, Tim opens up about the moments that shaped him most — including losing his mum at 18 and a close friend on the rugby field. This episode explores: Coaching through pressure, grief, and uncertainty Why values matter more than performance What high-performance environments get wrong about mental health Leading people, not just results Lessons from working in Fiji and coaching across cultures Staying true to who you are — even when the stakes are high Whether you’re a leader, athlete, coach, or simply navigating life’s challenges, this conversation is full of grounded wisdom and real-world insight. 👇 If this episode resonates, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share. 00:00 – Welcome to The Resource Podcast 02:10 – Life as a Rugby Coach & Leader 05:30 – The Call That Changed Everything (Western Force) 08:20 – Coaching Philosophy & Staying Grounded 11:05 – Losing His Mum at 18 14:40 – Losing a Teammate on the Field 18:35 – Family First: Values That Shape Leadership 23:50 – Tim’s TRUE Framework (Trust, Respect, Understanding, Enjoyment) 27:10 – Handling Pressure & Coaching Anxiety 31:20 – Building Teams That Never Give Up 35:45 – Success Beyond Wins & Losses 39:10 – Delivering the Hardest Conversations as a Coach 42:30 – Moving to the Melbourne Rebels 45:30 – Being a Dad While Coaching at the Top 49:00 – Coaching in Fiji: Culture, Gratitude & Perspective 55:40 – What Fiji Has Taught Him About Life & Leadership 👋 About Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour. Now she’s back, flipping the script again. After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you. Subscribe to Becky Felstead | The Resource Podcast 👉 / @beckyfelsteadtheresource 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast 📩 Reach out to Becky for podcast & speaking enquiries here: becky@beckyfelstead.com 🔗 Links & Resources // The Resource Podcast Website: https://www.beckyfelstead.com/podcast Instagram:   / beckyfelstead   Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/27ay1M9... Becky launched The Resource Podcast during the FIFO Inquiry to spark real talk about culture, mental health, and the hard stuff no one wants to touch. Think truth bombs, tough convos, and healing with humour. Now she’s back, flipping the script again. After 40 episodes and 15,000 mining crew later, the podcast is diving deeper into money stress, mindset shifts, relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves. Expect raw chats, zero fluff, and life-saving honesty. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, or burnt out, this one’s for you.