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Hunger & Heart with Kaila Colbin | Episode Four: Chelsea Lane

We’re launching a podcast! It’s called Hunger & Heart, and it’s about the intersection of wild ambition and fierce compassion.

Our fourth guest is a performance & well-being pioneer in professional sports, the amazing, Chelsea Lane.

Here’s the best part: we’re recording the episodes as webinars — and you’re invited to join! Reserve your spot below.

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About Kaila Colbin

Kaila Colbin is founder and CEO of Boma, an organisation building a world of intentional, intelligent, courageous leaders. Boma is the creator of the Crusaders Leadership Programme™.

An award-winning leader renowned for impact, Kaila works with teams and organisations to build cultural alignment, cultivate honesty, and adapt to a rapidly changing world.

As an international keynote speaker, she has shared the stage with the likes of Bear Grylls, General Stanley McChrystal, astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Swati Mandela. Her powerful, up-to-the-minute insights and world-class delivery make her a standout favourite with any audience.

She developed TEDxChristchurch into New Zealand’s flagship TEDx event and brought Singularity University to New Zealand and Australia, supporting thousands of people to engage with exponentially accelerating technologies and their impact on humanity. Her work to champion Aotearoa New Zealand on a global stage saw her given the 2022 Kea World Class New Zealanders Friend of New Zealand award.

As a founder of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome, Kaila played a critical role in developing Christchurch’s startup ecosystem. She has extensive governance experience, and has been involved with mergers, capital raises, and company sales in the US and NZ. She trained with Brené Brown and Al Gore, and is a chartered member of the Institute of Directors and a certified Project Management Professional.

A native New Yorker, Kaila speaks English, Spanish, French and Italian. She holds a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Cornell University. Her purpose in life is to be an uplifting presence.

About Chelsea Lane

Chelsea Lane is a game-changer in sports medicine and performance. She’s redefined how athletes are cared for, putting their well-being first during her time with the NBA's Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks. As the former Director of Performance and Sports Medicine for the Warriors, she played a key role in their historic championship runs, all while pioneering a more holistic, human-centred approach to athlete care.

Lane’s philosophy is all about treating athletes like complete people, not just machines. She’s known for blending mental health, personal growth, and physical performance to create a system that’s worked wonders for top-level athletes. During her time with the Warriors, she kept NBA superstars in top form through intense playoff seasons and championship glory.

When she joined the Atlanta Hawks as Vice President, Lane took her innovative approach to new heights, focusing on performance, recovery, and overall athlete development. Her unique blend of cutting-edge sports science and empathetic leadership has made her a go-to expert for teams looking to elevate both performance and personal potential.