Gilbert
Enoka
“My set of values is simple – my word is my honour and I seal things with a handshake.”
Gilbert Enoka is an internationally renowned mental performance coach, author, and trusted advisor to high-performing teams and leaders. He is best known for his 23-year tenure with the New Zealand All Blacks, first as mental performance coach and later as All Blacks Manager – Leadership, working across more than 300 tests. During that time, the team secured back-to-back Rugby World Cups, a very close runner-up finish in 2023, the Laureus Award for the best team in the world, 21 consecutive Bledisloe Cups, three Grand Slams, eight Tri Nations, and nine Rugby Championships.
Gilbert has also worked with the Canterbury Crusaders, Silver Ferns, Black Caps, Chelsea Football Club, NSW State of Origin team, and the England Cricket Team. He is widely regarded for developing mentally prepared athletes who deliver when it matters most.
In addition to his work in sport, Gilbert has spent over 40 years enhancing performance with CEOs, businesses, and corporate leaders. He is the author of Become Unstoppable, a book that distils the lessons, mindsets, and habits that drive sustained excellence and is a bestseller.
Philosophical yet practical, Gilbert thrives on working with people committed to excellence, consistency, and performance over time.