Sarah Hirini on growth and leadership

This is Kiwi · 2024-02-25

World-class athlete Sarah Hirini has spent nearly a decade as captain of the national women’s sevens team. Through the course of her career she’s clocked up Olympic gold and silver medals, a couple of Rugby World Cup wins and in 2019 was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. She was also winner of the NZ Sports Leadership award at last year’s Halberg Awards. There’s no doubt Sarah is truly inspirational, but what sets her apart is her leadership style – nuanced, caring, and focused on lifting up others in their own leadership journey. Listen to our final episode for season two of This is Kiwi to find out how this champion athlete turned her passion for rugby into a pathway for personal growth and empowerment for others.

This episode was recorded in November, 2023.

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Celebrating extraordinary achievements by ordinary people, This is Kiwi explores the inspiring stories of incredible New Zealanders. In season three Jane Yee talks to six remarkable guests that represent a new generation of Kiwi using the power of passion to unlock financial freedom. Learn about their motivations, the influences that shape their mindset and explore the concept of knowledge for better. Discover the power of determination, passion, and self-belief that can transform your own life and help make a difference in the world.

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