Duration: 45-60 minutes
Synopsis
How do you transform a setback, a business loss, an injury, a personal hardship into the very fuel for your next victory?
Waylon shares the BUILT TO WIN framework, detailing his journey from the streets of Sydenham to the ultimate stage of Springbok rugby. This talk is a masterclass in developing the mental fortitude to perform when pressure is a mirror, not a master.
Waylon shows that greatness isn’t created by opportunity, but by character, discipline, and the decision to lead by example, long before a title is granted.
Key Audience Takeaways
1. Mindset is the Weapon
Learn to use pain as a powerful form of energy, not an excuse. Mindset is a daily decision; talent is just a tool.
2. Character is the Foundation
Understand that your integrity is who you are when no one is clapping. Leadership is about identity and being someone others can believe in and follow.
3. Discipline is Freedom
Adopt the non-negotiable routines of high-performance athletes to free yourself from regret and excuses, allowing you to execute flawlessly under pressure.
Ideal For
Waylon Murray is an ex-Springbok centre and Super Rugby veteran who transforms teams by teaching the high-performance principles outlined in his forthcoming book, BUILT TO WIN. Waylon shares a raw, powerful story of converting adversity into energy, drawing on his journey from a challenging upbringing in Sydenham to achieving the green and gold jersey. He provides actionable frameworks for leaders to forge character, master discipline, and build a culture of unshakeable resilience.
Waylon Murray is a renowned South African sportsman and ex-Springbok centre who played professionally for over a decade with the Sharks, Lions, Bulls, and Southern Kings. Beyond the accolades, Waylon is a compelling speaker and author whose forthcoming book, BUILT TO WIN, codifies his leadership philosophy.
Waylon’s message is forged in the trenches, stemming not from privilege, but from the grit and sacrifice of his childhood in Sydenham, Durban. He shares how the quiet perseverance of his mother and the belief of early mentors became the foundational investments he learned to honour through hard work.
His keynotes translate the mindset of a top athlete where Discipline is Freedom and Pain is Energy directly to the corporate arena. Waylon challenges leaders to move beyond position and focus on Stewardship of Influence, showing that Character is who you are when no one’s clapping.
Waylon Murray delivers proven strategies for driving high-performance, overcoming crippling setbacks (like career-threatening injuries), and ensuring your team is not just talented, but *BUILT TO WIN*.
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