About David Galbraith aka DG
David Galbraith is a NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist and renowned performance coach with over 20 years of experience in sports, business, and life. David has been privileged to support many elite athletes and teams, coaches and leaders during this time, including four Olympic Games.
As the Mind Coach for the Chiefs Super Rugby team, Japan 15s Brave Blossoms, and top athletes like Lisa Carrington, Sarah Walker and Laura Langman, David’s expertise in mental skills and performance psychology has deepened to a level where he understands the difference between what is needed to perform at the highest level and under the deepest pressure on the world stage.
Having transitioned from elite sport only, to being available for anyone who wants to get the most from life and business, DG facilitates one-on-one coaching, group coaching, business coaching and is available as a keynote speaker.
He is also the author of “Unleashing Greatness,” a book that has sold very well across NZ and beyond.
Beyond his professional achievements, DG is a dedicated son and father, managing a sheep and beef farm in King Country while caring for his family.
World stage mind coach
NZ Registered Clinical Psychologist
DG is specialised in performance coaching in sport, business and life for 20+ years
Olympics Performance Psychologist for High Performance Sport NZ – for four Olympic Games
Medal table over career: 12 Golds; 2 Silver; 4 Bronze
Mind Coach to Lisa Carrington; Sarah Walker; Laura Langman; Sarah Cowley; Mike Dawson
Mind Coach for All Blacks Sevens team (14 years)
- Chiefs Super Rugby team (11 years, 2008 – 2019)
Performance Coach to Japan National Rugby Team – Brave Blossoms, 2019 and 2023 for Rugby World Cup
- Author of the book Unleashing Greatness
DG about courage
“Courage is key to live your greatest life”
Courage is critical to you unleashing your mind and achieving your potential. It is courage you need to overcome a fear, to step outside your comfort zone, to keep moving, to be patient, to keep practising, trusting and investing.
Courage is the most important emotion you need to learn to control in your life. It does not matter if you are still at school, work in one of the biggest companies in the word, are an Olympian or a parent.
When acting from courage you’re taking the hard road (Pathway 1). You’re taking action that requires courage, despite the risk of failing, judgements, rejection or upsetting others, and despite fears and doubts. It is also taking the hard road in the face of potential success.
Taking the Pathway of Courage means Acting from Courage – which could result in desired outcome, or not. It is Expressing your True Self, which results in people living their greatest lives.