Gilbert Enoka – Renowned Mental Skills Coach and Leadership Expert

Gilbert Enoka is a distinguished mental skills coach and leadership consultant with over two decades of experience in high-performance sports. Internationally acclaimed for his 23-year tenure with the New Zealand All Blacks, he served as their Mental Skills Coach and later as All Blacks Manager – Leadership. During this period, he was involved in over 300 tests, contributing to the team's remarkable achievements, including back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015, 21 consecutive Bledisloe Cups, three Grand Slams, and multiple Tri Nations and Rugby Championships titles.

Career Highlights:

  • New Zealand All Blacks (2000–2023): Instrumental in developing team culture and mental resilience, leading to sustained international success.

  • Chelsea Football Club (2023): Engaged as a consultant to enhance team culture and integrate new players, marking his first foray into football.

  • New South Wales Rugby League (2024): Played a pivotal role in ending a 19-year State of Origin drought by implementing mental conditioning programs that enhanced player resilience and teamwork.

  • Tenneco Speaking Engagement (January 2025): Booked through Essential Talent, Gilbert delivered a keynote address in Miami, USA, sharing his expertise on mental skills and leadership with industry professionals.

Speaking Engagements:

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Gilbert shares insights on building mental resilience, fostering effective leadership, and creating cohesive team environments. His presentations are enriched with experiences from his tenure with elite sports teams, offering valuable lessons applicable across various industries.