High-Performance Wellbeing: Lessons from Rhian Bird
Sun Mar 30 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Rhian Bird, Head of Athlete Wellbeing at Basketball Australia, to explore her inspiring leadership journey and deep insights into athlete welfare. Rhian shares her path from teaching and community engagement to working with elite athletes across sports like archery, rowing, netball, and basketball. Together, we discuss building sustainable wellbeing cultures in high-performance environments, the challenges athletes face when transitioning beyond sport, and the importance of community-driven initiatives. Whether you're a sports professional, leader, or wellbeing advocate, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and supporting athletes on and off the court.
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In this episode, we sit down with Rhian Bird, Head of Athlete Wellbeing at Basketball Australia, to explore her inspiring leadership journey and deep insights into athlete welfare. Rhian shares her path from teaching and community engagement to working with elite athletes across sports like archery, rowing, netball, and basketball. Together, we discuss building sustainable wellbeing cultures in high-performance environments, the challenges athletes face when transitioning beyond sport, and the importance of community-driven initiatives. Whether you're a sports professional, leader, or wellbeing advocate, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and supporting athletes on and off the court.