What Rugby Teaches Us About Leadership, Resilience, and Community with Eamon Reily
Thu Jan 15 2026
Leadership lessons don’t always come from boardrooms or management books; sometimes they’re learned on the pitch, through teamwork, pressure, and shared responsibility.
In this episode of KnowThyBrand, host Giulia Iannucci is joined by Eamon Reily, originally from New Zealand and a member of Rugby Club Luxembourg (RCL), for a thoughtful conversation about what rugby teaches us far beyond the game itself.
From communication and composure under pressure to resilience, humility, and volunteering, Eamon reflects on how rugby shapes people into better leaders, colleagues, and community members. The discussion explores how leadership is distributed, why every role matters, and how learning to handle mistakes can build confidence and character.
This episode offers practical and relatable insights into leadership, belonging, and the power of showing up - both on the pitch and in everyday life.
Click here for full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode.
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Leadership lessons don’t always come from boardrooms or management books; sometimes they’re learned on the pitch, through teamwork, pressure, and shared responsibility. In this episode of KnowThyBrand, host Giulia Iannucci is joined by Eamon Reily, originally from New Zealand and a member of Rugby Club Luxembourg (RCL), for a thoughtful conversation about what rugby teaches us far beyond the game itself. From communication and composure under pressure to resilience, humility, and volunteering, Eamon reflects on how rugby shapes people into better leaders, colleagues, and community members. The discussion explores how leadership is distributed, why every role matters, and how learning to handle mistakes can build confidence and character. This episode offers practical and relatable insights into leadership, belonging, and the power of showing up - both on the pitch and in everyday life. Click here for full show notes and resources mentioned in the episode.