Follow us on Patreon for bonus content, extended interviews, and exclusive clips. Patreon: patreon.com/divebeyondsportpod In this episode of Dive Beyond Sport, Jamie Jones-Buchanan, known as JJB, delves into his life story, from growing up in West Leeds to his remarkable career with the Leeds Rhinos. He shares insights into the challenges and successes of his rugby journey, discussing the influence of faith, leadership, and team culture, especially during the Rhinos' golden era. JJB explores his evolution from a player to a mentor and leader, offering a glimpse into his future aspirations for community impact and personal growth. The conversation also touches on the significance of emotional intelligence, the importance of community, and the transformative power of sport. Show Notes • How does a one-club rugby league legend build identity, purpose, and belonging beyond elite performance. • What can leaders in sport, business, and life learn from the Leeds Rhinos’ Golden Generation and their culture of care. • How do resilience, sacrifice, and shared values create sustained success over a decade of high-performance rugby league. • What does true leadership look like when it’s about empowering others rather than seeking control or credit. • How can sport act as a vehicle for social mobility, community impact, and long-term change beyond winning trophies. • What role do faith, values, and belief play in navigating pressure, adversity, and life after professional sport. • How do elite teams balance ambition, expectation, and realism without losing joy, connection, or humanity. • What happens when athletes redefine success away from medals and results toward meaning, service, and legacy. • How can creating the right environment unlock human potential in sport, education, and society. • What can we all learn from Jamie Jones-Buchanan’s journey about purpose, leadership, and building something bigger than ourselves. Chapters 00:00 The Moment That Defined JJB 00:16 Influence of Women and Early Life 01:20 Sport as a Vehicle for Social Mobility 03:07 Women in Rugby and Equality in Sports 05:01 The Meaning of Life and Social Justice 08:57 Challenges in the Education System 13:37 The 2015 Treble-Winning Season 21:23 The Importance of Teamwork and Survival 25:08 JJB's Vision for the Future 29:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Guest Pick: Book: Atomic Habits — James Clear Link (paperback): https://amzn.to/4phThR8 Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through the links above. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support the podcast. Subscribe to DIVE Beyond Sport Podcast for weekly episodes diving into athlete stories, mindset, and motivation. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dive-beyond-sport/id1832706678 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67pX07qo2f6AZTxOERShpn?si=95b0803ce82642a7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divebeyondsportpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divebeyondsportpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divebeyondsportpod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DIVEBeyondSportPod Follow the Hosts on Instagram: Freddie Woodward: https://www.instagram.com/freddie_woodward Yona Knight-Wisdom: https://www.instagram.com/yonakw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Show More
Show Less
36 mins
Jan 23 202634 mins
34 mins
44 mins
31 mins