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THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

'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



Trade Review
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 *
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: Unlock Your Potential with the Ancient

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    A Paperback / softback by Owen Eastwood

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      Publisher: Quercus Publishing
      Publication Date: 26/05/2022
      ISBN13: 9781529410310, 978-1529410310
      ISBN10: 1529410312

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

      '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



      Trade Review
      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 *
      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 *

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