How do you balance elite performance with parenting, pressure with vulnerability, and toughness with emotional intelligence?

In this powerful episode of The Olympic Mindset Podcast, Dominic Broad sits down with rugby league legend Jamie Peacock MBE to explore the deep, personal lessons learned from a life in sport—and beyond. This is more than a conversation about rugby; it's about resilience, transformation, and living life with purpose.

Jamie opens up about the evolution of leadership, the role of feedback, and how becoming a father has reshaped his approach to masculinity, strength, and self-discipline. With reflections on the profound impact of Rob Burrow’s journey, Jamie also shares practical advice on creating resilient children, navigating life after professional sport, and saying yes to growth.

Listen if you want to:

• Redefine what masculinity means in the 21st century
• Learn leadership lessons from elite sport
• Understand the mental health challenges of life after performance
• Become a more emotionally intelligent parent, leader or teammate

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Structure

03:07 Balancing Family and Career

05:47 Rugby Career Highlights and Hall of Fame Induction

09:05 Leadership and Team Dynamics

11:49 The Importance of Feedback

14:56 Early Life Lessons and Values

20:01 Creating Challenges for Children

23:09 Masculinity and Vulnerability in Modern Society

35:09 Transformation of Masculinity in Leadership

38:17 The Impact of Rob Burrow's Journey

42:09 Adapting Leadership Styles Across Teams

47:38 Navigating Life After Professional Sports

51:00 Resilience and Learning from Failure

56:08 Embracing Challenges for Growth

01:01:09 Parenting Wisdom and Life Balance

01:04:06 Living Life to the Fullest

Sound Bites: "Spending time with my children is really important." "Masculinity is about being mentally tough." "I think it's important to be vulnerable." "Context is king, isn’t it?" "Resilience is one of my skills in life." "Life’s for living, so say yes to something."

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