World Cup-winning All Blacks coach and leadership keynote

Overview

Sir Steve Hansen is one of the most successful rugby coaches in history. As head coach of the All Blacks from 2012 to 2019, he led the team to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, six consecutive Rugby Championships and recognition as the most successful sports team of its era. Today he is Head Coach of Toyota Verblitz in Japan's League One and a globally booked speaker on leadership and high performance.

Who is Sir Steve Hansen? Born in Mosgiel in 1959, Steve grew up on the family dairy farm before moving to Christchurch. He spent six years in the New Zealand Police and played 21 first-class matches for Canterbury before turning to coaching in 1996. He coached Canterbury to two NPC titles, took charge of Wales from 2002 to 2004, and returned to New Zealand as All Blacks assistant coach under Sir Graham Henry. He succeeded Henry as head coach in December 2011 and was made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2020.

Career Highlights

• All Blacks head coach 2012–2019; head coach of the 2015 Rugby World Cup-winning side

• Four-time World Rugby Coach of the Year (2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)

• Six consecutive Rugby Championship titles

• All Blacks named World Rugby Team of the Year five times under his tenure

• Laureus World Team of the Year, 2016

• All Blacks assistant coach under Sir Graham Henry, winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup

• Former head coach of Wales (2002–2004)

• KNZM in 2020 for services to rugby

• Current Head Coach of Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One

Key Speaking Themes

• Building and sustaining world-leading team culture

• Leadership, succession and the head coach – CEO relationship

• High performance over the long haul

• Decision-making under pressure

• Lessons from inside the All Blacks' most dominant era

What Your Audience Will Gain Sir Steve brings the inside view of one of the most successful sports teams ever assembled. Audiences leave with sharper thinking on culture, succession, and the discipline behind a decade at the top.

Ideal For

• CEO and leadership conferences

• Sales kick-offs and team-building events

• After-dinner and gala keynotes

• High-performance and culture programmes

• Strategy days and executive offsites

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does Sir Steve Hansen speak about? Leadership, team culture, succession, high performance and the lessons behind the All Blacks' dominance from 2012 to 2019.

When was Sir Steve Hansen All Blacks head coach? From December 2011 (taking over for the 2012 season) until the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

How many times has Steve Hansen been World Rugby Coach of the Year? Four – in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016.

Is Sir Steve Hansen still coaching? Yes. He is the Head Coach of Toyota Verblitz in Japan Rugby League One, supported by former All Blacks coach Ian Foster.

When was Steve Hansen knighted? In the 2020 New Year Honours, as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby.

How long is a typical keynote? 45 minutes is standard with Q&A optional. Fireside chats, panel formats and team workshops are also available.