We’re launching a podcast! It’s called Hunger & Heart, and it’s about the intersection of wild ambition and fierce compassion.
Our fifth guest is award winning rugby coach and all round legend, Sir Wayne Smith.
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 Sir Wayne Smith
Sir Wayne Smith is a true legend in the world of rugby. Known affectionately as "The Professor" for his tactical genius, Wayne has made an unforgettable impact as both a player and coach. He spent 16 years as an assistant coach with the All Blacks, earning a reputation as one of the greatest coaches in the game’s history.
Wayne's coaching journey began with Canterbury and then the Crusaders, where he guided the team to back-to-back Super Rugby titles in 1998 and 1999. These successes were paired with his role as an assistant coach for the All Blacks. From 2000 to 2001, he took on the role of All Blacks Head Coach before a stint with Northampton in England. He returned to New Zealand in 2004 to join Graham Henry’s coaching staff, where his expertise played a huge part in the All Blacks’ 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup victories. Wayne is one of only two coaches to win two back-to-back Rugby World Cups, a testament to his incredible coaching ability.
Wayne’s innovative approach, including his embrace of technology and his special ability to nurture younger players, earned him praise from fellow coaches like Steve Hansen. His influence was also felt with the Chiefs, leading them to back-to-back Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013.
In 2022, Wayne’s coaching magic continued as he led the Black Ferns to Rugby World Cup glory, and he was named Coach of the Year at the World Rugby Awards. With a career filled with incredible achievements, Wayne Smith’s legacy in rugby is firmly cemented as one of the sport’s finest minds.
