The High Performance Podcast

<p>This is the third episode of our new Leadership Series, sponsored by PwC, in which we will be diving deep into what it really takes to be a CEO.</p><br><p>Timo Armoo is an entrepreneur, speaker and co-founder of Fanbytes, a social media and marketing agency. Timo founded Fanbytes at age 21 whilst in university, eventually selling at aged 27 for an eight figure exit. In this conversation, we delve deep into Timo’s entrepreneurial mind, exploring what makes a great business idea, finding a core purpose and knowing when a good opportunity arises. </p><br><p>They discuss how his upbringing in Ghana, and then his teenage years in South West London, influenced his career. Timo shares the impact small wins can have, how to carefully choose your team and how he has “never had an original idea”.</p><br><p>Thank you to PwC for sponsoring this special CEO Series. PwC’s purpose is to build trust and solve important problems, and their global strategy - The New Equation - is bringing this to life for their clients, people and society. By combining technology with human ingenuity, passion and experience, PwC works with organisations to deliver more intelligent, sustained outcomes.</p><br><p>Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP</p><p>https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is a firefighter, psychologist and writer. In this episode Sabrina proves that nothing is fixed, where you start isn’t important, it’s where you end up. From experiencing homelessness as a teenager, after the death of her father, to working her way up in the fire service, joining at age 18.</p><br><p>She shares with Jake and Damian her experience making life changing decisions whilst being in the fire service, offering a clear and concise decision making formula. Women are traditionally taught not to take risks, from an early age the fear of failure is ingrained into women but Sabrina is challenging this idea. She is encouraging the discussion of gender bias and shares with Jake and Damian how they can do the same in their everyday lives. Sabrina explores why she seeks to understand people, how to re-calibrate trauma and overcoming struggle.</p><br><p>You can find Sabrina’s new book ‘The Gender Bias’ here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-gender-bias-the-barriers-that-hold-women-back-and-how-to-break-them-dr-sabrina-cohen-hatton/7401232?ean=9781788707220</p><br><p>Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP</p><p>https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This is the second episode of our new Leadership Series, sponsored by PwC, in which we will be diving deep into what it really takes to be a CEO.</p><br><p>Tessa Clarke is the co-founder and CEO of Olio, the free app that connects users with unwanted food (from households or local businesses) with neighbours living nearby who would like it. Tessa is driven by purpose, aiming to reduce food waste and tackle climate change. She shares with Jake and Damian why Olio was created, how to build a brand and stay resilient in the face of challenge and set backs. She also reveals her key recruitment tips.</p><br><p>They discuss what can be done at an individual level to care for the environment and why we should be sharing, rather than discarding.</p><br><p>Thank you to PwC for sponsoring this special CEO Series. PwC’s purpose is to build trust and solve important problems, and their global strategy - The New Equation - is bringing this to life for their clients, people and society. By combining technology with human ingenuity, passion and experience, PwC works with organisations to deliver more intelligent, sustained outcomes.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Ashley Cain is a former professional footballer and TV personality. In 2020, his 8 week old daughter Azaylia Cain was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. During Azaylia’s battle with cancer, Ashley and Azaylia’s mum, Safiyya, raised over £1 million in 24 hours for her health care. After her death in April 2021, at just 8 months old, Ashley and Safiyya set up ‘The Azaylia Foundation’, which supports families and provides memorable experiences for children fighting cancer.</p><br><p>In this episode, Ashley shares with Jake and Damian everything the life and loss of Azaylia has taught him. They discuss how the struggle can make us appreciate the small moments, staying present and connected to those in our life. Ashley shares how “even though my heart is broken into a million pieces, that’s a million pieces of love I can share with others in this world”.</p><br><p>You can find Ashley’s book ‘Strong: Life, loss and eternal love for my daughter’ here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/strong-ashley-cain/7408996?ean=9781788709408</p><br><p>Click here for more information on The Azaylia Foundation: https://theazayliafoundation.com/</p><br><p>- - -</p><br><p>You can download the new High Performance App here and use the access code to get in </p><p><a href="https://thehighperformanceapp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thehighperformanceapp.com</a></p><p>Access code: HPAPP </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This is the first episode of our Leadership Series, sponsored by PwC, in which we will be diving deep into what it really takes to be a CEO.</p><br><p>Steve Hare is a businessman and CEO of Sage Group PLC, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll tech for small and mid-sized businesses. With over three decades of experience in the industry, Steve shares with Jake and Damian his insights into the business world, including the benefit of being older in business, how to face the challenges of being CEO and the key advice he would give young entrepreneurs.</p><br><p>Prior to Sage, after achieving his career ambition of reaching CFO below the age of 40 (one of the youngest in the FTSE 100), Steve was asked to leave 18 months later. Although this was one of the lowest moments of his career, Steve shares with Jake and Damian the invaluable lessons he took away from this experience. They discuss how to hire good people, the ‘Waiter Test’ and how crucial a “team comes first” culture is.</p><br><p>Thank you to PwC for sponsoring this special CEO Series. PwC’s purpose is to build trust and solve important problems, and their global strategy - The New Equation - is bringing this to life for their clients, people and society. By combining technology with human ingenuity, passion and experience, PwC works with organisations to deliver more intelligent, sustained outcomes.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This episode is a look ahead to our forthcoming PWC leadership series which begins this Friday. Listen in to hear a preview of interviews with Steve Hare (Sage CEO), Tessa Clarke (Olio CEO) and Timothy Armoo (founder of Fanbytes).</p><br><p>Episodes will be released weekly on Fridays for the month of July</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Welcome to our 200th Episode Special with Dan Carter, recorded live at Hackney Empire!</p><br><p>We first spoke to Dan, All-Blacks legend and one of the greatest rugby players of all time, almost 2 years ago. He returns to the podcast to discuss how his view of high performance, and his overall mindset, has evolved since the first conversation we had with him. He shares the struggles he faced after leaving the All Blacks and the issues and fears this brought up for him: navigating change, loss of identity and hiding from retirement . They discuss the idea of repurposing, finding a new purpose after a big life change and what his life looks like now.</p><br><p>Dan shares his key lessons from being an All Black, what the culture looked like and how crucial journalling has been in fulfilling his goals. They reflect on the key moments in Dan’s life, including his 2011 injury, and how he’s transformed his struggle into positive learnings.</p><br><p>You can also listen exclusively to the live audience Q&A with Dan right now on The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP</p><p>https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link</p><br><p><br></p><p>This conversation was inspired by Dan’s new book, The Art of Winning: Ten Lessons in Leadership, Purpose and Potential. Find Dan’s book here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-art-of-winning-lessons-learned-by-one-of-the-world-s-top-sportsmen-dan-carter/7312649?ean=9781529146196</p><br><p>Listen to our first episode with Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/f5fc4</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Jake and Damian take some time to reflect on the conversations they’ve had in June, delving a little deeper into some of the key lessons from each episode.</p><br><p>They explore the idea of finding your purpose with Kevin Sinfield, how they would have done the interview with Edwin van der Sar differently with the knowledge he left Ajax a few days later. They also examine how to challenge negative thoughts with Tom Grennan’s method of “thought flipping”, wrapping up the conversation with the importance of asking for help and the power you can find when all seems lost, with Matt Willis.</p><br><p>There were some incredible and insightful take-aways from each guest this month, you can listen to the full episodes here:</p><br><p>Kevin Sinfield - https://pod.fo/e/1819c9</p><br><p>Edwin Van Der Sar - https://pod.fo/e/183472</p><br><p>Tom Grennan - https://pod.fo/e/185044</p><br><p>Matt Willis - https://pod.fo/e/186e2b</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Matt Willis, the musician and singer known for co-founding Busted, joins the podcast to speak about the true impact of addiction. We discuss why addiction is such a taboo subject, how to approach difficult conversations with your loved ones and the journey to recovery. Matt shares the struggles he faced in his youth and how they spiraled into addiction. After Busted split up when he was only 21, he felt his life lacked direction and purpose. He discusses how he found his purpose again and how crucial his family are. </p><br><p>In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts on shame, fault vs. responsibility, challenging yourself and much more. This is an emotional and moving conversation about hope and empathy. </p><br><p>Watch Matt Willis: Fighting Addiction here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001m0jq/matt-willis-fighting-addiction</p><br><p>If you’re affected by any issues in this episode, please find more information here: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>George Groves is a former professional boxer, he competed for 10 years and held a WBA Super-Middleweight title. In March 2018, he was ranked as the Worlds Best Active Super-Middleweight Boxer. George shares his desire to lead to the front, going at things alone, and the negative impact that can have. He won the world title on his fourth attempt, he offers advice on never giving up and why he would always choose to go back to his most challenging defeats.</p><br><p>He spoke to us about the struggles in his career, the great moments, the hard moments and why he had to do things differently than other people.</p><br><p>Former world champion and now host of the George Groves boxing club podcast: https://bit.ly/44cgiub</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Today we welcome musician Tom Grennan to The High Performance Podcast. I’m sure you immediately start to think of some of the awesome songs that Tom’s released, but there is so much about his story, his mindset and resilience that you don’t know. You’re about to hear a conversation with Tom, like you’ve never heard him before.</p><br><p>He’s going to share with you the hours of therapy he’s had, which has helped him when approaching any challenge in life to flip his thoughts. He can transform typically negative emotions, like envy or doubt, into positives. The most notable example of this is when he was the victim of a random attack. He could have been really badly derailed by it, but through a lot of work he was able to completely change his mindset.</p><br><p>Tom has had some really tough moments, but he has come through them. I can’t tell you what a pleasure it was to sit down with someone as humble, determined, talented and deep-thinking as Tom Grennan.</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>Get tickets to our live tour: <a href="https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>To celebrate Fathers Day 2023 in the UK, Jake and Damian discuss the importance of father figures. They look back on how previous guests lives have been shaped by their dads. The two also share what Father's Day means to them now they're both dads and how their fathers have shaped and influenced their paths in life.</p><br><p>They discuss sacrifice, tough love and psychological safety whilst hearing from guests such as Johanna Konta, Jost Capito and Keir Starmer. </p><br><p>Listen to the guests mentioned here:</p><p>Sir Ian McGeechan - https://pod.fo/e/da9c4</p><p>Johanna Konta - https://pod.fo/e/df4c6</p><p>Jost Capito - https://pod.fo/e/13e9fa</p><p>Angela Ruggiero - https://pod.fo/e/fb0cb</p><p>Tom Daley - https://pod.fo/e/1760c</p><p>Sam Burgess - https://pod.fo/e/1474a8</p><p>Dylan Hartley - https://pod.fo/e/1a11b</p><p>Liz Humphrey - https://pod.fo/e/16d3c0</p><p>Keir Starmer - https://pod.fo/e/16f84a</p><p>Gary Lineker - https://pod.fo/e/13e9fa</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this interview, we welcome Edwin Van De Sar. The man who went from player to CEO, who won four Eredivisie titles, four Premier League Crowns and the Champions League, among many other accolades in his career.</p><br><p>We recorded this in a hotel room overlooking the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the home of Ajax Football Club. Edwin, at the time of recording, was the Chief Executive of the football club. He walked into the room and I said to him, “how are things?” The reply was a one word swear word. Immediately it was clear to us that pressure was taking its toll on this guy. We then spoke at length about the truth of what life's like at the top of a football club.</p><br><p>We talk about the scrutiny, we talk about the criticism, the questions, the pain and the impact on his family. Of course, we also talk about his playing days. What he learned at Manchester United, what it was like in that great Ajax team. Some of the challenges he faced as a Holland International and the great players he's played with.</p><br><p>A couple of days after the conversation, it was announced that Edwin had decided to quit as the CEO Ajax. So this now lives as the final interview that he gave as the CEO.</p><br><p>I think that we will now listen to it with fresh ears, with an even deeper understanding of the challenges that he was under.</p><br><p>Enjoy!</p><br><p>Love, Jake</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>To mark the Champions League final, Jake reflects on the conversations they have had with a range of guests about the Champions League. In this episode, you will hear from Jordan Henderson, Kieran Trippier, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Mauricio Pochettino among others about their relationship to the competition.</p><br><p>This final of the Champions League also a very significant game for Jake as it will be the last ever match he hosts on BT Sport, after a decade of presenting on the channel. He shares how he feels about the significant moment and his final time hosting a competition that many consider to be the pinnacle of the game.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes:</p><p>Rio Ferdinand: https://pod.fo/e/15914</p><p>Mauricio Pochettino: https://pod.fo/e/16521</p><p>Kieran Trippier: https://pod.fo/e/17a67f</p><p>Steven Gerrard: https://pod.fo/e/a33ba</p><p>Frank Lampard: https://pod.fo/e/136b50 </p><br><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Kevin Sinfield returns to the podcast, after two years, to discuss how his career, mindset and approach to life has changed since Jake and Damian last sat down with him.</p><br><p>Kevin is a rugby coach, currently the defense coach for the England Rugby Union national team. In his career as a player, spanning almost three decades with Leeds Rhinos, Kevin played 521 games for the club, finishing with 3,968 points. As a coach, he was a key part of the World Cup management team that took England back to the World Cup Final in 2017.</p><br><p>In this episode, Kevin shares how Rob Burrow’s diagnosis has changed his life, including finding fulfilment, community and providing hope to others. He discusses his most important lessons as a coach and why it is so crucial to focus on empathy. Jake and Damian catch up on everything they’ve missed in the last two years, including how he gets through the most difficult days, the importance of family and overcoming micro-annoyances.</p><br><p>Kevin’s book The Extra Mile: My Autobiography is available here: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extra-Mile-My-Autobiography/dp/152990305X" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Extra-Mile-My-Autobiography/dp/152990305X</a></p><br><p>Donate to the Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal: https://www.leedshospitalscharity.org.uk/Appeal/mnd-centre-appeal</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Jake and Damian reflect on their key-takeaways from the guests that joined the podcast in May. They take a look at each episode from the previous month, curating the key lessons from each guest.</p><br><p>They analyse Lord Billimoria’s 10 P’s for business, how Gary Barlow creates the best concert experience and how he deals with failure. They delve deep into building partnerships with Premier League CEO of the Year, Paul Barber and Kieran Trippier on why team spirit is so important.</p><br><p>Listen to the episodes here:</p><p>Lord Billimoria: https://pod.fo/e/178a56</p><p>Gary Barlow: https://pod.fo/e/17fc0b</p><p>Paul Barber: https://pod.fo/e/17de80</p><p>Kieran Trippier: https://pod.fo/e/17a67f</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Gary Barlow is one of Britain’s most successful songwriters and record producers. As part of pop group Take That, he has won eight BRIT Awards and sold over 45 million records with almost four decades in the music industry.</p><br><p>Gary shares with Jake and Damian the exciting but tumultuous initial years with Take That, the relationships with his band members and how he dealt with world-wide success. He details his attempt to ‘break America’ and how this experience changed his life. Jake, Damian and Gary delve into the most emotional moments of his career, and why it is so important to embrace failure.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Jason Daniel is founder and CEO of clothing brand LSKD (Loose Kid). LSKD grew from his pursuit of a sporting career in Motocross, whilst he built core business and work ethic skills as a carpenter. In this episode, he shares how his wife falling pregnant empowered him to pursue LSKD 100% and encouraged him to find his ‘why’.</p><br><p>He reflects on the power of vulnerability and naivety when starting any new venture. Damian, Jake and Jason discuss how to find and inspire passion and drive, and why you should embrace failing forward.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Paul Barber is the CEO of Brighton & Hove Albion FC. In Barber's first season at the club, they recorded their highest league finish for more than 30 years. How did he achieve it and what has he done since to instill the club’s values?</p><br><p>He reflects on how having a diligent and thorough approach has allowed the team to effectively review mistakes and revise for the future - the focus is always how to come back stronger. Looking into the future, Paul shares what elements go into preparing the club for Europe. Having over 25 years of football experience, Paul divulges the key lessons he employs to ensure the team always achieve high performance.</p><br><p>- - - - -</p><br><p>On Tuesday June 14th we're at the Hackney Empire for a special live episode and Q&A with Rugby Union legend Dan Carter! Tickets include a signed copy of Dan Carter’s new book - THE ART OF WINNING. https://tourlink.to/HPDanCarter</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this retrospective episode to mark Mental Health Awareness week, Jake and Damian look back on some of the conversations they've had with guests about overcoming struggles with their mental health. Featuring a sneak preview of an upcoming episode with Gary Barlow, there are also moments from Mark Cavendish, Courtney Black and Danny Cipriani.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes:</p><p>Danny Cipriani - https://pod.fo/e/14797e</p><p>Courtney Black - https://pod.fo/e/15a903</p><p>Mark Cavendish - https://pod.fo/e/eb9c4</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Jax Jones, known privately as Timucin Lam, is a DJ, songwriter and record producer. He rose to fame in 2014 and since then has sold over 35 million records, with 4 billion streams. For the first time, he opens up to Jake and Damian about how his turbulent childhood, challenging family relationships and immense pressure to succeed from a young age has shaped him: “Music was a way out. It was a way to mean something.” Jax shares the details of his manifesto, which he wrote at a crucial time in his life and what this means for his future.</p><br><p>He describes himself as constantly being followed by a ghost, a dark shadow that drives him ruthlessly to achieve any goal. Being in therapy from a young age has led him to great self-reflection and analysis, which allows him to turn his life into valuable lessons for those listening.</p><br><p>Jax Jones' single Whistle ft. Calum Scott is out now:  <a href="http://jaxjones.lnk.to/Whistle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jaxjones.lnk.to/Whistle</a> </p><p>- - - - -</p><br><p>On Tuesday June 14th we're at the Hackney Empire for a special live episode and Q&A with Rugby Union legend Dan Carter! Tickets include a signed copy of Dan Carter’s new book - THE ART OF WINNING. https://tourlink.to/HPDanCarter</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>We are so excited to invite you to an Audience with All Blacks legend Dan Carter at Hackney Empire on June 14th 2023. The event will be a live podcast with Jake, Damian and Dan, followed by an audience Q&A.</p><br><p>Tickets go on general sale today (Friday 11th of May) at 10am. All tickets include a signed copy of Dan Carter's new book - THE ART OF WINNING.</p><br><p>To announce this special event, Jake shares some of his favourite moments from Dan’s episode of the podcast, including his first day playing for the All Backs. </p><br><p>Buy your tickets here: <a href="https://tourlink.to/HPDanCarter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tourlink.to/HPDanCarter</a></p><br><p>Can’t wait to see you there!</p><br><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Kieran Trippier is the current captain of Newcastle United and is widely regarded as one of the best English right backs of his generation. As well as winning the La Liga title with Athletico Madrid, Kieran reached the Champions League final with Spurs and scored the opening goal for England in the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia. He has played under some of the finest managers in the game including Diego Simeone, Mauricio Pochettino, Gareth Southgate, Sean Dyche and now Eddie Howe. We spoke to him at St James’s Park as Newcastle close in on possible Champions League qualification.</p><br><p>In this episode Kieran reveals the difficulties which almost made him quit football before a period of development made him into the professional he is today. He recounts the ways in which different managers were able to help him reach the some of the biggest footballing stages in the world, taking us into the dressing room of the Champions League semi-final which saw Tottenham overturn a 3-0 deficit in the second half. He also leans into the darker side of his career, and the effects of the abuse he has suffered online which led him to pursue a career in Spain before returning to the Premier League in 2022.</p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>We're on tour! Grab the last tickets for our live theatre tour coming to Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Salford - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Watch all episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/highperformancepodcast</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this episode we look back upon some of the guests whose dedication to High Performance has had a detrimental effect on other elements of their lives. Jake and Damian explore the difficulties associated with going 'all in', while reliving moments from Jill Scott, Brent Hoberman, Stephen Hendry and Jonny Wilkinson.</p><br><p>Listen to their full episodes here: </p><p>Jill Scott: https://pod.fo/e/17147d</p><p>Brent Hoberman: https://pod.fo/e/172e1d</p><p>Stephen Hendry: https://pod.fo/e/c12f9</p><p>Jonny Wilkinson: https://pod.fo/e/9cca4</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this episode, Jake has an honest chat about being out of your comfort zone. The High Performance Podcast is currently touring the UK and although this is extremely exciting, it can bring about lots of new challenges. For Jake, one of the challenges is public speaking to thousands of people. </p><br><p>He opens up about the pressures of performing on stage, making sure the audience enjoy themselves and turning the podcast into an exciting live show. Jake reflects on how he had to learn to lean into his fears in order to face them and how you can too.</p><br><p>Buy tickets for the High Performance live tour - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lord Bilimoria is a businessman and life peer in the House of Lords. Founding Cobra Beer in 1989, in this interview Lord Bilimoria distils decades of business experience into valuable lessons. After attending university at 16, Lord Bilimora came to the UK on a scholarship at 18. It was then he identified a space in the market for Cobra Beer, inspired by his youth in India.</p><br><p>In this episode, they discuss how being creative and an innovation is crucial for an entrepreneur and how to cultivate these skills. He offers the tips he uses to problem solve, how to pursue optimism and how his motto, “problem, solution, action”, plays into his everyday life. He shares with Jake and Damian his failures, successes and how he has learnt to identify when to give up and when to push through. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.</p><br><p>In this episode Jake and Damian reflect back their conversation with Paralympian, Neil Fachie. This episode was recorded via Zoom during the pandemic, Jake and Damian discuss how this set up sometimes led to more open and honest conversations - this was definitely true in the case of Neil.</p><br><p>This bitesize clip explores how Neil dealt with the struggles of his disability and how it has taught him resilience and problem solving skills.</p><br><p>You can listen to the full conversation here: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/c1ace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/c1ace</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Guenther Steiner is a renowned motorsport engineer and team manager, best known for his current position as the Haas Formula One Team Principal. With over 30 years working in motorsport, Guenther is highly admired throughout the community and has become a leading figure in popular Netflix series, ‘Drive to Survive’.</p><br><p>In this episode, he describes how he found his way to a career in racing, his approach to management and how he nurtures his relationships with drivers and team mates to help push the team forward. In addition to this, Guenther shares how it feels to watch one of his team suffer from a serious crash, and the burden of hoping to see them emerge from the wreckage.</p><br><p>You can read more of Guenther's story in his new book. More information is available at <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451686/surviving-to-drive-by-steiner-guenther/9781787636279" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451686/surviving-to-drive-by-steiner-guenther/9781787636279</a></p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>We're on tour! Grab the last tickets for our live theatre tour coming to Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Salford - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Watch all episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/highperformancepodcast</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>“What advice would you give your younger self?” Since the beginning of the podcast, Jake and Damian have asked this question in almost every conversation as a way of finding out what a high performance life has taught the interviewee. In this episode, they reflect on why this question is important, what they’ve learned from asking it, and review a few of their favourites from Rio Ferdinand, Steven Bartlett and Lucy Easthope.</p><br><p>Listen back to:</p><p>Rio Ferdinand - https://pod.fo/e/15914</p><p>Steven Bartlett - https://pod.fo/e/16ca9</p><p>Lucy Easthope - https://pod.fo/e/120622</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Phil Giles is the current Director of Football at Brentford Football Club, responsible for overseeing player recruitment, scouting and youth development. With over a decade of experience at Brentford, Phil shares how to have honest conversations with staff and players, what it means to be a good Director and how to share bad news with a team, among much more.</p><br><p>In this episode, Phil shares the things he does to make Brentford different to any other club. He discusses the qualities he looks for in players and how he determines if they will be the right fit. They discuss his relationships with risk, positivity and humility. Phil divulges the killer questions he asks his players. </p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>We're going on tour! Grab the last tickets for our live theatre tour coming to London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Salford - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this special bonus episode in partnership with Get Into Teaching, Jake chats to Kit Brown, a primary school teacher and a semi-professional footballer. Kit has accumulated over 1 million social media followers sharing his passion for teaching and education. He shares the rewards of being a teacher and how the small wins make the hard work worthwhile.</p><p>Jake and Kit discuss the skills he has gained in football that he applies to his teaching, including how to build resilience in young people and how he brings a high performance mindset into the classroom. He shares with Jake the creative techniques he uses within the classroom, like rapping about the water-cycle or cutting up his tie to teach the kids about fractions. “Teaching is what you make it… make it creative”.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Brent Hoberman is an entrepreneur and investor. He co-founded lastminute.com and made.com, both of which went on to be valued at $1 billion dollars. Being born in South Africa, from a Jewish family and moving to England to attend boarding school, Brent identifies being an immigrant and an outsider as a driving force in his work. He shares with Jake and Damian how he used his misfit status to create his own path, and now actively looks for outsiders and mavericks to work alongside him. </p><br><p>They discuss how to build credibility as an entrepreneur and why this is so important. Brent doesn’t believe that anyone can be an entrepreneur, he reveals the traits and skills he looks for in young employees. After over 20 years of managing people and founding businesses, Brent shares the secret to finding the right employees, how to create and maintain a dynamic culture and how to find the benefit in controversy. </p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>We're going on tour! Grab the last tickets for our live theatre tour coming to London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Salford - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li></ul><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this special episode, Ikigai expert Hector Garcia joins Jake and Damian to discuss how utilising Ikigai will get you closer to finding your purpose. </p><br><p>Ikigai is a Japanese word that means ‘reason for being’. Hector explains to Jake and Damian how people can find their Ikigai and the actions you can take to change your life once you find it. They reflect on previous podcast guests and see how their ideas apply to the theory of Ikigai. These guests include: </p><br><p>Chase & Status: https://pod.fo/e/11ea47</p><p>Roxie Nafousi: https://pod.fo/e/13054f</p><p>Danny Cipriani: https://pod.fo/e/14797e</p><br><p>Ikigai has transformed the lives of countless people, this episode will get you a step closer to uncovering your purpose and leading a more fulfilling life.</p><br><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><strong>Jill Scott </strong>is a former professional football player, namely playing for Everton and Manchester City. She was part of the winning team at Euro 2022 and has represented England in the Olympics multiple times. Jill is also known as ‘Queen of the Jungle’ after winning ‘I’m a Celeb Get Me Out of Here’ in 2022. In this episode, Jill, Jake and Damian discuss what Jill has learnt from an almost 20 year professional career in football.  She shares the key lessons she’s discovered through her career, including how she has grown with the game and what makes a good manager. </p><br><p>Jill opens up about what her strict and obsessive routine looks like, how she found her strengths and the importance of learning through losing. “When I stepped over that line, I would kill to win the game”, although Jill has great confidence in her skills, this also meant that she had to deal with an immense amount of pressure. She discusses how she overcomes this pressure. In this episode, Jill offers great take-aways and lessons that can be taken from the pitch and applied to your everyday life. </p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>We're going on tour! Grab the last tickets for our live theatre tour coming to London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Salford - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li><li><br></li></ul><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.</p><br><p>In this episode Jake returns to an episode that has shaped his view of high performance and changed his mindset for the better. This guest was Billy Monger. Billy was just 17 when he lost both legs in a life-changing crash that took place during a Formula 4 race. </p><br><p>This bitesize clip explores how Billy dealt with the trauma of the accident, whilst becoming an overnight celebrity and trying to protect his family. They chat resilience and the importance of taking action.  </p><br><p>You can listen to the full conversation here: https://pod.fo/e/a8d2c</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Jake and Damian reflect on their key-takeaways from the guest that joined the podcast in March. They summarise each episode from the previous month, covering the key stories and greatest lessons from each guest. What was Jake’s biggest takeaway? How will Damian be using these learnings in his everyday life? </p><br><p>In this wrap-up they discuss the lessons on post-traumatic growth from Stephanie Shirley, dealing with setbacks and Ryan Mason’s life changing skull injury and how crucial communication is for Keir Starmer. </p><br><p>Listen back to:</p><p>Dame Stephanie Shirley - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/16a443" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/16a443</a></p><p>Ryan Mason - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/16c19e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/16c19e</a></p><p>Molly McCann - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/16dd3b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/16dd3b</a></p><p>Keir Starmer - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/16f84a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/16f84a</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Keir Starmer is the current Leader of the Labour Party. A self-described “undersharer”, Keir takes this opportunity with Jake and Damian to open up about his childhood, his leadership style and what it’s really like to be the Leader of the Opposition. As a big football fan, Keir shares what he has learnt from watching Arsenal play and why he has developed such a love for the game.</p><br><p>Discussing his career as a barrister, Keir shares his difficult experiences representing people on death row. He explores the current adversarial system in politics, how it really feels to speak in parliament and how Keir would change the system.</p><br><p>On a more personal note, they delve deep into Keir’s childhood. He shares how although his mum struggled with Still’s disease she was continually determined and courageous. He reminds himself, “if mum can get up, I can get up”. He shares with Jake and Damian what he would do differently when facing the death of his father and what he would tell his parents if they were alive today.</p><br><p>In this episode they discuss decision making in leadership, when to trust others' judgement and how to shut out the noise.</p><br><p>The purpose of The High Performance Podcast is to explore how high performers achieve their success and discover learnings for our listeners. We are not affiliated with any political party.</p><br><p><br></p><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>Last tickets remaining for our live theatre tour! Coming to London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Salford - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li></ul> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>In this special bonus episode in partnership with Get Into Teaching, Jake is joined by Ed Haslam Whiston. Ed is the Trust Director of Sporting Excellence of the Laurus Trust he oversees the 'electives programme' Trust wide which is their extra-curricular initiative to make sure 100% of KS3 students participate in sport or physical activity outside of lessons, securing the only official partnership with Loughborough University to make the offer truly aspirational.</p><br><p>We regularly speak about the power and influence of teachers with our high performing guests. Teachers are such foundations in our youth so if you listen, are feeling inspired, and are looking for a career where every day is totally different and every lesson can shape a life, then search Get Into Teaching now to find out more.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Molly McCann, also known as Meatball Molly, is a mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In this open and honest interview, Molly shares stories from her turbulent childhood, including her mum's struggle with addiction. Her mum was able to recover from addiction, get qualifications and turn her life around - Molly shares the immensely positive impact this has had on her, being able to follow the positive behaviour her mum illustrated.</p><br><p>Molly has won thirteen fights, to only five losses. Her work ethic is enhanced by journaling and positive thinking. She shares with Jake and Damian how journaling has helped her to become a better fighter, the mantra she tells herself every morning and how writing down vivid goals turns them into reality.</p><br><p>They discuss her fear of coming out at the age of 25, how to figure out who the good people are and the power of saying no.</p><br><p><br></p><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>Last tickets remaining for our live theatre tour! Link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li></ul><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>To celebrate Mother’s Day, Jake and Damian sat down with Jake’s mum, Liz Humphrey, to chat about Jake’s upbringing and her parenting advice, among much more. </p><br><p>Jake shares his experiences being the victim of bullying whilst at school, and Liz explores how she dealt with this challenging time as a parent and as a teacher. She offers advice that she would pass onto the next generation of parents, including how to make your children feel safe in their own home, offering them a space of solace.</p><br><p>Damian interviews the two of them about their relationship and how it has changed as Jake became an adult, including the ways Jake brings new experiences into Liz’s life, like riding motorcycles around central London!</p><br><p>This conversation is an in depth look into how we can seek to improve the lives of children and become better parents, and people, along the way. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Ryan Mason<strong> </strong>is currently a first team football coach at Tottenham Hotspur FC and was the youngest person ever to manage a Premier League football match at 29. Ryan played football professionally until a life changing skull injury, which he suffered during a match and led to 48 staples in his skull. In this episode they discuss the injury and the struggles that took place in the following months. He shares how he fought through the anger and resentment that followed. </p><br><p>Nine months after his injury, Ryan was told he would never play football again. This sudden life change led him to find a passion for coaching. He shares with Jake and Damian his coaching methods, how he builds trust within the team, how he builds emotional connections to give players strength and how crucial positive energy is. </p><br><p>In this episode they discuss obsession, finding the positives and emphasising freedom within football. </p><br><p><br></p><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>Last tickets remaining for our live theatre tour! Link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li></ul><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>“What are your three non-negotiables?” This is the question Jake and Damian ask at the end of every conversation they’ve had on the podcast. No two answers have been the same. In this episode, Jake and Damian reflect on the many varied non-negotiables from a wide range of guests including Eddie Howe, Owen O’Kane and Courntey Black. </p><br><p>They discuss their own non-negotiables and how they have evolved since the beginning of the podcast. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>To mark International Women's Day, we hear from GP, writer and podcaster, Nishma Manek who describes the struggles and successes of working within the NHS, and the key learnings she's taken from her career so far.</p><br><p>Check out Nishma's podcast 'The Next GenCast' on all podcast platforms</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Dame Stephanie Shirley is a businesswoman, technology pioneer and philanthropist. Currently at the age of 89, Stephanie has had a long career championing women in the workplace and new forms of technology, including being part of the team that programmed Concorde’s black box flight recorder. After being born in Germany, Stephanie was brought over to the UK on the Kindertransport during the WWII and lived with foster parents for many years. </p><br><p>This turbulent childhood has shaped Stephanie’s life and career, teaching her how valuable life is and making her determined to do something good with every day. She discusses this with Jake and Damian in this open and honest conversation, along with the importance of being disruptive and innovative in business, whilst standing up for the people who need it, among much more. </p><br><p>In the beginning of her career, she used the pen name ‘Steve’ to ensure she was taken seriously by her male counterparts. She pioneered empowering women, disabled people in the workplace by allowing them to work from home, something unheard of in the 1960’s.</p><br><p>Stephanie shares stories of her childhood, her businesses and her personal life, in this moving and inspiring conversation. </p><br><p>If you would like a personally signed copy of either of Stephanie’s books (‘So To Speak’ or ‘Let It Go’), please email [email protected] – ALL proceeds go to Autistica.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.</p><br><p>Today, Jake takes us back to episode 45 with Dame Evelyn Glennie. Evelyn is a Scottish percussionist, who has been profoundly deaf since the age of 12. In this clip, she discusses how important it is to open the world of children to new things that will inspire and ignite them. </p><br><p>This bitesize clip explores following passion and how giving children responsibility positively impacts them.</p><br><p>You can listen to the full conversation here: https://pod.fo/e/bdfb7</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><strong>James Clear </strong>is a writer and speaker, known for his bestselling book <em>Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones</em>. <em>Atomic Habits</em> spent every week of 2021 on the New York Times best-seller list, usually in either the No.1 or No.2 spot and it has been translated into more than 50 languages. In this episode, James shares his insights on achieving your goals, building new habits and how to stay on track. </p><br><p>They discuss the importance of finding the balance between contentment and struggle that allows you to perform at your highest level. James has learnt the best techniques to manage his time and keep himself focused. He shares why it’s important to not cling too tightly to your identity, “it takes courage to walk back down the mountain”.</p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>Last tickets remaining for our live theatre tour! Coming to London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Salford - https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li></ul> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Omar Sharif is CEO and Founder of Omar Inspires, he is a speaker and consultant. In 2018 Omar won the Pride of Britain Award, he was then hand-picked to consult directly for the British royal family. After being heavily involved in gang crime and seeing three friends die as a result of knife crime, Omar sought to change his life. Jake, Damian and Omar discuss the events that led up to him changing his life and the struggle that followed that decision. </p><br><p>Omar shares how the idea of ‘being a man’ negatively impacted his life, and what recreating that blueprint means to him. He shares what he would add into the curriculum to help the young men struggling with anger and violence. They discuss how to decide who your friends are, why we delay happiness and how to forgive yourself.</p><br><p>Warning: this episode contains bad language </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Jordan Henderson is the current captain of Liverpool FC and an England international. Under his captaincy, Liverpool have won six trophies including the Champions League and, their first Premier League title in thirty years.</p><br><p>In this episode Jordan shares how as an only child, the displacement of his parents divorce at the age of six, impacted his life. Although for Jordan, “football is everything” to him, when his dad was diagnosed with cancer his world was turned upside down, providing a shift in his perspective. </p><br><p>Jake, Damian and Jordan discuss building culture, how Jordan deals with the impact of media scrutiny and how he has developed the sense of confidence he needs to back himself. Jordan hails the immediate impact that Jurgen Klopp had at Liverpool, what it has taught him and the why the Champions League win was such a defining moment for him.</p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>Last tickets remaining for our live theatre tour! Link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li></ul><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.</p><br><p>Today, Jake reflects back on episode 106, an insightful conversation with football referee Anthony Taylor. In this episode Anthony was given the opportunity to share why he made certain decisions on the pitch. Jake discusses how this episode helped him to reframe criticising others and centre empathy, asking the question: how can we judge someone if we don’t understand them?</p><br><p>This bitesize clip explores why we should focus on kindness and keep looking for the green lights.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episode - <a href="https://pod.fo/e/10f664" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/10f664</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Matthew Syed is an author and highly acclaimed speaker, he has written six bestselling books focusing on mindset and high performance, including children's books. In his varied career, Matthew was England’s number one table tennis player for over a decade, and he has competed in the Olympics for Team GB twice. In this episode, Matthew shares his insight into education, parenthood and leadership. </p><br><p>They discuss why it’s so important to bring the growth mindset into education, to teach our children that it’s about how you can develop your skills and talents, not just celebrating the end goal. Matthew shares what he praises his children for and why we should be showing them examples of authentic success, with struggles and set-backs. </p><br><p>They also explore taking risks, creating a space for vulnerability in the workplace and how to find purpose in our lives.</p><br><p>- - - - - - - - -</p><br><p>Last tickets remaining for our live theatre tour! Link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.</p><br><p>Books Out Now:</p><ul><li>The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournal</li><li>High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube to watch episodes : https://bit.ly/3UKkrRD</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformance</p><p>Join our book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancebookclub</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>