60 minutes | Monday, 12 January 2026
SummaryIn this episode, former England international rugby player Luther Burrell shares his journey from professional sports to philanthropy, discussing identity, race, and mental wellbeing.He reflects on his transition from elite sports, the challenges of finding purpose post-retirement, and the importance of networking and community impact.Luther emphasises the power of honesty, resilience, and creating positive change through his foundation.KeywordsLuther Burrell, rugby, identity, race, mental wellbeing, philanthropy, transition, networking, community impact, resilienceTakeawaysGood people will find good people.Throw mud at the wall until the good thing sticks.Be honest with yourself.No one is coming to you with a magic wand.Those that you meet on the way up, you'll meet on the way back down.Power of deconstructing yourself.Always have a no dickhead policy, but stress test this ASAP.The importance of breathing.Focus on the controllables.A problem shared is a problem halved.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Luther Burrell03:15 Life After Professional Sport08:30 Survival Mode: The Transition Challenge15:11 Asking for Help: Breaking Down Barriers21:06 What Do I Have to Offer?30:22 Building High-Performing Teams32:56 Building a Culture of Accountability34:48 The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership37:30 Navigating Racism in Sports42:28 The Impact of Philanthropy and Community Work50:23 Transformative Power of Sport57:04 Inspiring the Next Generation