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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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 THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

'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 Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Psychology & Interactions Sports Psychology Inspiring Sports Wisdom
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I felt a sense of belonging listening to the science mixed with great anecdotes. Great read for leaders and athletes

Belonged!

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Book goes onto the core of effective teamwork, telling the story in the way that is relatable, positive and energising. These seemingly simple strategies remind that we are humans and have quite simple needs, but we forget about it. Love it

Inspiring

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Loved it. Ancient wisdom and modern practices applicable to leaders, parents and anyone wanting to bring out them best in others and themselves.

Beautiful

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I enjoyed the refreshing, thought provoking views through the Aotearoa lense on leadership to enhance belonging.

Aotearoa view

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Oh what an incredible book. This book should be compulsory for anyone looking to create and develop true potential of a team. The ease and beauty of our history for told in a way it almost feels like you’ve always known.

Powerful and compulsory reading.

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