About - RMC

ROD CORBAN (PHD)
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

BSc (Psychology); MSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Auckland PhD Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Birmingham PGDipPracPsy (Industrial and Organisational Psychology), University of Waikato
I am a registered psychologist and have worked with high performance sports teams and individuals over the past 15 years. Before this I was an academic at the University of Birmingham teaching all areas of psychology with a focus on cognitive neuropsychology, sport and exercise psychology. Drawing on the latest research in psychological practice, neuroscience and neuropsychotherapy, I help people understand how their brain works & why change is hard, but not impossible.

My goal is to help people thrive in all aspects of life that are important to them.

Performance is viewed in the widest possible context. It’s not just about professional life, it’s about a broader sense of what it is to be human – a better son, daughter, father, mother, husband, wife, colleague, partner and social citizen.

I’ve helped a number of athletes reach the highest podium in their chosen field and while it’s enormously satisfying to see an Olympic or world championship medal being awarded to individuals, the greatest satisfaction comes from seeing true potential being reached through strong connections with their own mind, those around them and beyond.

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”I fully endorse Rod Corban. Rod has been a colleague of mine for over 10 years as Performance Psychologist at Paralympics New Zealand, and throughout that time, I have found that in providing his professional services, that Rod acts in an ethical and professional manner and showing care for the people that he is working with.

Rod’s ability to work with Para athletes, coaches and support staff has been instrumental and his services are very well utilised and well appreciated. The diligence demonstrated by Rod is paramount to the trust of all those that he works with. His knowledge of the High Performance environment is excellent having worked across a wide array of sports, athletes and Para athletes, coaches, team managers, Chef de Missions and support staff. His increased knowledge and passion, particularly for working with Para athletes and understanding some of the uniqueness of the various impairments of Para athletes is a testament to Rod’s desire to be able to support and enhance the well-being of all people.

Rods personality makes him very approachable and he is well-liked.”

Fiona Allan
CE Paralympics NZ

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When it comes to psychologist there are many people who can talk a good talk, will share screens of academic theories and best of all pontificate what life should really be about. However there are not many who can actually walk the talk, translate academic theories into plain English or practical terms. Let alone treat people with dignity and respect that they deserve as a human being. Happy people make happy players and performance is my game. Rod is the man. In addition to having a sense of humor and able to play the guitar. I have valued his contribution in our HP programme and will continue to do so.

Dame Noeline Taurua
Netball Coach

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Rod presented at one of our contract performance workshops where he emphasised the importance of self care and how that integrates into high performing work habits. This workshop involved clients, subcontractors, ground crew and management. Rod has an amazing ability to engage with all levels, feedback was positive with everyone taking away something useful from his talk. This is the 2^nd year running we have had Rod speak with our teams and have seen the value of his words filter through to our workplace.

Victoria Cooper
Ventia

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Thanks for the session today, I was buzzing all afternoon. What you drew out with the brain from an evolutionary perspective just makes sense.

Individual coaching client

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Working with Rod has transformed the dynamic of the team, such that we understand each other much better now, have more respect for each other as a result and are much better at working both together and with others. I can thoroughly recommend Rod – his approach will allow you and your team to get as much out of your work with him as you are prepared to put in.

Simon Briscoe
Head of Innovation High Performance Sport NZ

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021 941 765