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Belonging

The Ancient Code of Togetherness

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Belonging

By: Owen Eastwood
Narrated by: Toby Webster
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'I can't recommend a book stronger than I would Belonging' - Bruce Daisley

'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian

'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' - Telegraph

In BELONGING Owen Eastwood reveals, for the first time, the ethos that has made him one of the most in-demand Performance Coaches in the world. Drawing on his own Maori ancestry, Owen weaves together insights from homo sapiens' evolutionary story and our collective wisdom. He shines a light on where these powerful ideas are applied around the world in high-performing settings encompassing sport, business, the arts and military.

Whakapapa is a Maori idea which embodies our universal human need to belong. It represents a powerful spiritual belief - that each of us is part of an unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity. Owen places this concept at the core of his methods to maximise a team's performance.

Aspects of Owen's unique approach include: finding your identity story; defining a shared purpose; visioning future success; sharing ownership with others; understanding the 'silent dance' that plays out in groups; setting the conditions to unleash talent; and converting our diversity into a competitive advantage.

Whakapapa. You belong here.

'How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment' - Sunday Telegraph

'Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team' - Stuart Lancaster

'One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed' - James Kerr

'Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message' - Simon Mundie

'Belonging reminds of us of who we really are and what is most important' - Kieran Read©2021 Marama North Consulting Limited (P)2021 Quercus Editions Limited Sports Psychology Inspiring Sports Wisdom Social Psychology & Interactions Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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Really loved this audiobook! The stories and insights Owen shares help us to better understand the importance of cultivating belonging for the greater good in all areas - sporting teams, corporate cultures and communities. His experience is incredible and the stories that support the teachings super engaging. I love the ancient wisdom he shares and being from Aotearoa NZ myself I am grateful to learn lessons on cultivating belonging to better serve youth /rangatahi and communities. This is so timely for our world right now - I want to listen to it all over again!

Excellent insights, stories and learnings!

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This book offered so much in so many areas of life and leadership. The fact that it has an Aotearoa (New Zealand) background and numerous sports stories makes it highly relatable for me as a Kiwi.
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to consider what they are doing to grow the sense of belonging in all spaces they tread. Thank you. Ngā mihi ki a koe mo to aroha, mo to manaaki, Mr Eastwood

Stunning

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Outstanding delivery of an ancient concept. Refreshing and insightful Owen does a masterful job of balancing art and science.

Best book of 2022

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Wow. Not sure how to write a review that does this book justice. The storytelling is beautiful and has a mystical quality , yet the science is sound and the process understandable and able to be replicated. A generous book

Practical and mystical at the same time

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As an elite sports coach who lives outside the box to build teams, I have been looking for this book my entire career.

Life Changing

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