Gilbert Enoka
Leadership, High Performance and Mental Skills Speaker
Overview
Gilbert Enoka is one of New Zealand’s most sought-after leadership speakers, best known for his long-standing work with the All Blacks. It has recently been announced that he will rejoin the All Blacks in a leadership and mental performance role, bringing his experience back into one of the world’s most successful sporting environments.
He shares practical insights on leadership, mindset, and high performance, helping organisations perform under pressure and sustain excellence.
Who is Gilbert Enoka?
Gilbert Enoka is one of New Zealand’s most respected high-performance coaches and keynote speakers. He spent more than two decades with the All Blacks, helping shape one of the most successful team cultures in world sport.
He works with leaders and teams to perform under pressure, build trust, and create high-performance cultures that last.
What will your audience gain from this keynote?
• Audiences leave Gilbert’s presentations with:
• Practical strategies for performing under pressure
• Clear frameworks for building high-performance teams
• A deeper understanding of trust, accountability, and culture
• Insights that can be applied immediately in leadership roles
Key Speaking Themes
• Leadership under pressure in high-stakes environments
• Building and sustaining high-performance cultures
• Mental resilience, mindset, and emotional control
• Trust, accountability, and team standards
• Sustained excellence over time
• Translating elite performance into business leadership
Career Highlights
• Over 20 years with the All Blacks in mental skills and leadership roles
• Involved in multiple Rugby World Cup campaigns
• Worked with elite teams across sport and business
• Author of Become Unstoppable
• Awarded ONZM for services to sport
Why Organisations Book Gilbert Enoka
Organisations book Gilbert Enoka because he brings real-world experience from elite performance environments, not theory.
He translates lessons from the All Blacks into practical leadership insights that resonate with senior teams, helping organisations build trust, strengthen culture, and perform under pressure.
Ideal For
• Corporate conferences and leadership events
• Executive teams and senior leadership groups
• High-performance and culture programmes
• Strategy sessions and offsites
• Sporting and coaching environments
Speaking Style
Calm, clear, and grounded. Gilbert speaks from experience rather than theory, using real examples and practical frameworks that audiences can apply immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gilbert Enoka speak about?
Leadership, high performance, resilience, team culture, trust, and performing under pressure.
Is Gilbert Enoka currently involved with the All Blacks?
Yes. It has recently been confirmed that he will return to the All Blacks in a leadership and mental performance role.
Can Gilbert tailor his keynote for our organisation?
Yes. His presentations are shaped around your audience, event goals, and the outcomes you want to achieve.
Enquire About Gilbert Enoka
Get in touch to check availability, fees, and suitability for your event. We’ll help you find the right fit for your audience and goals.
