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Dare to be Different with Craig White - Podcast

Dare to be Different with Craig White

Delve into the stories of sporting champions, corporate visionaries, and everyday parents who redefine leadership. 

In each episode, I explore the journeys of leaders who have undergone profound transformations, emerging stronger and wiser. From overcoming challenges to embracing change, our guests share insights and lessons learned along their paths to success.


Tune in and discover what it takes to lead with authenticity and courage in every aspect of life.

Business Sports Education Rugby Management Self-Improvement
Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
67 minutes
Episodes
34
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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S2E17: Denis Betts - Ego, Regret & Life Beyond Rugby

S2E17: Denis Betts - Ego, Regret & Life Beyond Rugby

Denis Betts is a rugby league legend.

But behind the trophies and the Great Britain caps lies a story about ego, endings, and learning what really matters.

In this raw and revealing conversation, Denis…

01:23:04  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
S2E16: James Haskell - Self-Doubt, Pressure & the Real Work Behind Confidence

S2E16: James Haskell - Self-Doubt, Pressure & the Real Work Behind Confidence

I first coached James Haskell when he was a teenager - he had big energy, big personality, and was full of potential. But beneath the surface, he was carrying self-doubt, pressure, and a deep need to…

01:39:06  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
S2E15: Mike Bates - Pain, Performance and Letting Go

S2E15: Mike Bates - Pain, Performance and Letting Go

Mike Bates grew up in chaos - violence, instability and the deep belief that he wasn’t enough. That belief followed him through the military, into high-stakes leadership, and even across a solo Atlan…

01:07:44  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
S1E14: Kruise Leeming - The Cost of Winning, Regret & Becoming a Better Man

S1E14: Kruise Leeming - The Cost of Winning, Regret & Becoming a Better Man

Wigan Warriors rugby league star and former Leeds Rhinos captain Kruise Leeming joins me for an honest, powerful conversation about leadership, loss, identity, and emotional growth.

At just eight year…

01:07:42  |   Tue 15 Jul 2025
S2E13 Daniel Granger - From Body Fixers to Breakdown: The Pain Behind the Persona

S2E13 Daniel Granger - From Body Fixers to Breakdown: The Pain Behind the Persona

Daniel Granger looked like he had it all.

A successful hairdresser. A public figure. TV appearances. A big personality. But behind the scenes? He was exhausted. Addicted. Broken.

In this raw and honest…

01:04:04  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
S2E12: Diego Sanchez - From Global Fame to Grounded Healing

S2E12: Diego Sanchez - From Global Fame to Grounded Healing

Diego Sanchez was one of the top male models in the world — fronting major campaigns and living a life of global travel, status, and success.

But at 29, something cracked.

In this episode, I sit down w…

00:45:38  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
S2E11: Keith McGuinnes - When ‘Healthy’ Is Just Another Mask

S2E11: Keith McGuinnes - When ‘Healthy’ Is Just Another Mask

The diagnosis that changed everything: Keith McGuinnes on cancer, masculinity, and the power of receiving

What happens when a fit, healthy yoga teacher steeped in Eastern practices, meditation and spi…

01:01:33  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
S2E10: Emmet Byrne - Why Men's Health is Failing

S2E10: Emmet Byrne - Why Men's Health is Failing

Why are so many men exhausted, disconnected, and running on empty — even when they look like they’ve got it all together?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Emmet Byrne - a former Ireland rugby inter…

00:54:22  |   Tue 20 May 2025
S2E9: Shaun Edwards - The Kind Warrior

S2E9: Shaun Edwards - The Kind Warrior

Fresh off France’s Six Nations win, I sat down with my old mate Shaun Edwards for a rare, wide-ranging conversation.

This isn’t just an interview — it’s two lads from Wigan catching up after decades w…

01:02:52  |   Tue 06 May 2025
S2E8: Jeremy Bettle - Why Men Burn Out at the Top

S2E8: Jeremy Bettle - Why Men Burn Out at the Top

From the outside, Jeremy Bettle had it all — a high-profile career in elite sport, working with some of the world’s most successful athletes and organisations. But behind the scenes, he was running o…

01:12:27  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
S2E7: Martin Bone - Why Men Must Learn To Move

S2E7: Martin Bone - Why Men Must Learn To Move

Movement is more than just physical. It’s emotional. Energetic. Transformational.

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and co-facilitator of the ICONIC program, Martin Bone. We explore the de…

01:14:50  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
S2E6: Scott Ford - The Secret to Playing in the Zone

S2E6: Scott Ford - The Secret to Playing in the Zone

Athletes talk about it like it’s magic. That moment when everything slows down, the game feels effortless, and they’re completely in the zone.

But what if flow state wasn’t random? What if you could a…

01:10:02  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
S2E5: Mark Walsh - Why Men Need to Get Out of Their Heads

S2E5: Mark Walsh - Why Men Need to Get Out of Their Heads

Most men spend their lives in their heads: overthinking, overanalysing, and second-guessing. But true leadership, confidence, and resilience don’t start in the mind, they start in the body.

In this ep…

01:01:30  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
S2E4: Rod Boothroyd - Why Men Struggle to Lead

S2E4: Rod Boothroyd - Why Men Struggle to Lead

This episode isn’t just about leadership—it’s about self-awareness, emotional mastery, and the deeper work men need to do to lead with confidence and integrity.

In this conversation, I sit down with R…

01:05:53  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
S2E3: Matty Peet - Going Deeper

S2E3: Matty Peet - Going Deeper

Matty Peet is back. After a phenomenal few years leading Wigan Rugby League to unprecedented success, I sit down with him to reflect on the highs, the challenges, and what it really takes to lead at …

00:57:35  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
S2E2: Cody Royle - Why Coaches Need Coaches

S2E2: Cody Royle - Why Coaches Need Coaches

In this episode, I sit down with Cody Royle, a coach to elite head coaches in professional sports and author of three impactful books, including the Amazon bestseller The Tough Stuff

Cody shares his…

01:05:19  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
S2E1: Martin Offiah - Becoming Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

S2E1: Martin Offiah - Becoming Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

I sit down with Martin Offiah, rugby league legend and cultural icon, to explore his journey from a young boy in Hackney to becoming one of the greatest try-scorers in the history of the sport. 

In th…

01:25:28  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
S1E17: The Best of 2024

S1E17: The Best of 2024

In the season finale of Dare to Be Different, I look back at the best moments from 2024 - a collection of powerful stories, raw truths, and deep transformations from the men who joined me this year.

M…

00:48:21  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
S1E16: Piers Cross - Are Our Leaders Traumatised?

S1E16: Piers Cross - Are Our Leaders Traumatised?

In this episode of Dare to Be Different, I sit down with Piers Cross - author, filmmaker, and leadership coach specialising in trauma and peak performance.

Together, we explore a question that cuts t…

01:00:01  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
S1E15: Traver Boehm - Why Men Need Men

S1E15: Traver Boehm - Why Men Need Men

In this episode, I sit down with Traver Boehm, author, speaker, and founder of the Man Uncivilized movement. Traver’s work has been a beacon for men seeking to reclaim their authentic selves in a wor…

01:28:37  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
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