We’re launching a podcast! It’s called Hunger & Heart, and it’s about the intersection of wild ambition and fierce compassion.
Our next guest is a game-changing leader in global sports, a champion for women in rugby and beyond — the incredible, Katie Sadleir!
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 Katie Sadleir
Katie Sadleir is a trailblazer in the world of sports! A former Olympic and Commonwealth Games athlete, she made history as the first female CEO of the Commonwealth Games Federation. Before that, she shook things up as the General Manager of Women’s Rugby at World Rugby, where she spearheaded the game-changing 2017-2025 women’s strategic plan—boosting the sport’s growth, visibility, and commercial success.
A fierce advocate for women in sport, Katie wasted no time making an impact. In her first year at World Rugby, she helped bring 17 women onto the World Rugby Council—an organization that, until then, had been entirely male. She’s also been a driving force in expanding women’s rugby into regions where women’s sports participation has historically faced challenges, including Iran, Syria, Malaysia, and Lao.
Beyond her leadership roles, Katie is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of women in sports management. She’s built programs and pathways to connect and uplift women in the industry, ensuring that the future of sports is more inclusive, diverse, and full of opportunities for all.
