Dare to be Different with Craig White
Delve into the stories of sporting champions, corporate visionaries, and everyday parents who redefine leadership.
In each episode, I explore the journeys of leaders who have undergone profound transformations, emerging stronger and wiser. From overcoming challenges to embracing change, our guests share insights and lessons learned along their paths to success.
Tune in and discover what it takes to lead with authenticity and courage in every aspect of life.
Episodes
25 episodes
S2E8: Jeremy Bettle - Why Men Burn Out at the Top
From the outside, Jeremy Bettle had it all — a high-profile career in elite sport, working with some of the world’s most successful athletes and organisations. But behind the scenes, he was running on empty.In this episode, Jeremy shares...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:12:27
S2E7: Martin Bone - Why Men Must Learn To Move
Movement is more than just physical. It’s emotional. Energetic. Transformational.In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and co-facilitator of the ICONIC program, Martin Bone. We explore the deeper meaning of movement and dance, n...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:14:50
S2E6: Scott Ford - The Secret to Playing in the Zone
Athletes talk about it like it’s magic. That moment when everything slows down, the game feels effortless, and they’re completely in the zone.But what if flow state wasn’t random? What if you could access it on demand?I sit down...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:10:02
S2E5: Mark Walsh - Why Men Need to Get Out of Their Heads
Most men spend their lives in their heads: overthinking, overanalysing, and second-guessing. But true leadership, confidence, and resilience don’t start in the mind, they start in the body.In this episode, I sit down with Mark Walsh, one...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:01:30
S2E4: Rod Boothroyd - Why Men Struggle to Lead
This episode isn’t just about leadership—it’s about self-awareness, emotional mastery, and the deeper work men need to do to lead with confidence and integrity.In this conversation, I sit down with Rod Boothroyd, who has spent over two d...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:05:53
S2E3: Matty Peet - Going Deeper
Matty Peet is back. After a phenomenal few years leading Wigan Rugby League to unprecedented success, I sit down with him to reflect on the highs, the challenges, and what it really takes to lead at the highest level.From winning every a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:35
S2E2: Cody Royle - Why Coaches Need Coaches
In this episode, I sit down with Cody Royle, a coach to elite head coaches in professional sports and author of three impactful books, including the Amazon bestseller The Tough Stuff. Cody shares his journey from coaching ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:05:19
S2E1: Martin Offiah - Becoming Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
I sit down with Martin Offiah, rugby league legend and cultural icon, to explore his journey from a young boy in Hackney to becoming one of the greatest try-scorers in the history of the sport. In this deeply personal conversation,...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:25:28
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S1E17: The Best of 2024
In the season finale of Dare to Be Different, I look back at the best moments from 2024 - a collection of powerful stories, raw truths, and deep transformations from the men who joined me this year.Matty PeetMatty shares his e...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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48:21
S1E16: Piers Cross - Are Our Leaders Traumatised?
In this episode of Dare to Be Different, I sit down with Piers Cross - author, filmmaker, and leadership coach specialising in trauma and peak performance. Together, we explore a question that cuts to the heart of leadership to...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:00:01
S1E15: Traver Boehm - Why Men Need Men
In this episode, I sit down with Traver Boehm, author, speaker, and founder of the Man Uncivilized movement. Traver’s work has been a beacon for men seeking to reclaim their authentic selves in a world that often stifles true masculinity.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:28:37
S1E14: Chris Brown - Why Men Must Start Telling the Truth
In this episode the tables turn as guest Chris Brown steps into the interviewer’s seat to ask me the hard-hitting questions about life, purpose, and leadership. Kicking off with a powerful opener, Chris asks: “How do you stay stron...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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47:49
S1E13: Pat Divilly - Embracing Your Shadow
I sit down with Pat Divilly, an author, speaker, and expert in breathwork and shadow work. Together, we dive deep into what it means to navigate change in today's world and the importance of embracing your shadow self. From personal struggles t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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48:53
S1E12: Robert Masters - Becoming Intimate With All That We Are
I interview Dr. Robert Masters, an acclaimed integral psychotherapist, psycho-spiritual guide, and author. Together, we explore the path to emotional embodiment and what it means to truly embrace all parts of ourselves, including the shadowy as...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:07
S1E11: Keith Witt - The Route to a Man's Heart
I sit down with Dr. Keith Witt, a licensed psychologist, teacher, and author with over 75,000 therapy sessions and eight published books. Dr. Witt, an expert in love, relationships, and personal development, unpacks what it means to be a man in...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:20:03
S1E10: Sean Long - The Struggle to be Authentic
I sit down with Rugby League icon Sean Long to talk about his incredible journey from signing with Wigan at just 15 years old to becoming one of the most respected players in the game. But his path wasn't always smooth. Sean opens ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:18:01
S1E09: Antonio Vizintín - Surviving the Impossible
In this episode, I sit down with Antonio Vizintin, one of the 16 survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash. Antonio, also known as "Tintin," shares his harrowing journey of survival over 72 days in one of the world’s most unforgiving...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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56:57
S1E08: Dr Liam Hennessy - The Secret Behind Irish Rugby
Episode descriptionIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Liam Hennessy, a pioneer in sports performance and coach education, and the founder of Setanta College. Liam shares his transformative journey through the highs and lows of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:22:16
S1E07: Chris Brown - Transforming as Men in Relationships
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Brown, a professional coach and devoted father. Chris shares his incredible journey of personal transformation and the deep impact it has had on his relationships. From overcoming the challenges of separat...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:06:55
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S1E06: Craig White - Journey of Leadership
In this special episode, the tables are turned as Craig is the one being interviewed, by his co-pilot and guest from Episode 3, Martin Bone. Craig talks about his early influences and experiences in professional rugby, right through to his prof...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:15:16
S1E05: Stevie Ward - The Gift of Radical Acceptance
Craig interviews Stevie Ward, former professional rugby league player and youngest captain of Leeds Rhinos. Stevie shares his transformative journey from the heights of a successful rugby career to the challenges of early retirement due to a br...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:15:54
S1E04: Rhys Thomas - From Pain to Purpose
Craig White interviews Rhys Thomas, a former elite professional rugby player turned breathwork facilitator and coach. Rhys shares his remarkable story of transformation after a life-altering heart attack at the age of 29. He discusses his journ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:46
S1E03: Martin Bone - The Man Who Made Meditation Cool
Craig chats to Martin Bone, a renowned meditation coach and yoga instructor from Liverpool. Martin shares his transformative journey from a tennis coach to a meditation guru, detailing his experiences in Thailand and Mexico, his deep connection...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:22:12
S1E02: Andrew Jenkins - From Death's Door to a Second Chance of Life
Craig sits down with Andrew Jenkins, star of BBC’s The Traitors, a motivational speaker and mental health coach, and former rugby player, whose life took a dramatic turn at the age of 21. Andrew shares his incredible story of surviving a near-f...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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57:50
S1E01: Matty Peet - Building a Sports Family
Craig sits down for a chat with Matty Peet, the devoted husband, father, and head coach of the Wigan Rugby League team, the current world champions. Matty shares his journey from being a passionate rugby player to leading one of the most succes...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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57:27
