Podcasts by The High Performance Podcast

James Milner: Turning doubters into believers (E229) from 2023-12-11T01:00:40

This conversation offers valuable insights into leadership, resilience, and the key components of high-performance teamwork.

James Milner is a professional footballer with a 21-year lo...

Stuart Broad: “Why I walked away at my peak” (E228) from 2023-12-08T01:00:07

This episode explores the greatest lessons learnt from a 15 year Test cricket career, and why we should always be searching for fun and enjoyment.

Stuart Broad is a former England cric...

will.i.am - Seeing things that others can’t (E227) from 2023-12-04T01:00:04

This conversation encourages us to be a spark of light in the room, foster positivity, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of personal growth.

will.i.am is a rapper, producer and arti...

Lessons from the month with Danny Drinkwater, Sarina Wiegman, Matt Fitzpatrick, Alex Albon and Shane Parrish from 2023-12-01T01:00:40

Reflecting on the guests they’ve spoken to in the month of November, Jake and Damian discuss the greatest learnings from each guest and how they can be applied to our everyday lives.

L...

Alex Albon: Why I'm ready to be a champion (E226) from 2023-11-27T01:00:31

Alex Albon is one of the most exciting talents in Formula 1, currently driving for Williams Racing. He has previously raced for Scuderia Toro Rosso and Red Bull Racing where he was teammate to t...

How can you find your own path to lasting change? from 2023-11-24T01:00:44

Ahead of the launch of the new High Performance book, ‘How to Change Your Life: Five Steps to Achieving High Performance’, Jake and Damian discuss the waypoints that people should expect to trav...

Alex Albon Exclusive Preview - "THIS is F1" from 2023-11-22T09:00:55

Ahead of the release of our podcast with F1 driver, Alex Albon, this is an exclusive first listen which details Alex’s first ever appearance on an F1 grid, leading to him gaining a seat with the...

Matt Fitzpatrick: How to find your edge when you're playing to win (E225) from 2023-11-20T01:00:34

This conversation provides a glimpse into the mind of a golfer whose meticulous approach, dedication, and mental resilience has propelled him to the pinnacle of the sport.

Matt Fitzpat...

Mark Manson on why we should start saying no - Handpicked from 2023-11-17T01:25:54

Returning to the episode with author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson, Jake reflects on the lessons he still thinks about daily.

Mark suggested parents should not be...

Sarina Wiegman: “I don’t care about making mistakes” (E224) from 2023-11-13T01:00:46

In this enlightening conversation, Sarina Wiegman offers a profound perspective on what it means to be a successful coach, leader, and advocate for women in football.

This conversation...

Making noise about bullying from 2023-11-10T01:00:55

Next week (20/11/2023) is Anti-Bullying Week, a scheme created by the Anti-Bullying Alliance to raise awareness and to prevent bullying.

Jake and Damian reflect on previous guest conve...

Living life on your own terms with author of Clear Thinking, Shane Parrish (E223) from 2023-11-06T01:00:02

This episode explores how by mastering the basics, we can unlock the secrets to living life in ‘easy mode’.

Shane Parrish is a former spy, founder of Farnam Street and author of ‘Clear...

The Alex Ferguson advice I chose to ignore, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær - Hand-picked from 2023-11-03T01:00:35

Jake and Damian explore the archives as Damian shares his favourite lessons from Norwegian football manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

They reflect on where Ole’s motivation came from and th...

Danny Drinkwater: Why I’m walking away from football (E222) from 2023-10-30T01:00

Danny Drinkwater joins us on High Performance, taking this opportunity to announce his retirement from professional football. After an almost 20 year career, Danny takes some time to look back o...

Lessons from the month with Gordon Ramsay, Professor Brian Cox, Delia Smith and Alain de Botton from 2023-10-27T00:00:07

In October, Jake and Damian spoke to a wide variety of guests, including a chef, philosopher, and physicist.

Jake and Damian take some time to reflect on they key lessons and biggest t...

Gordon Ramsay: 'It's f**king raw!' Reflections on a life of adversity and achievement (E221) from 2023-10-23T00:00:46

On this episode: a rare and poignant conversation on the life, aspirations, and motivations of chef and TV icon, Gordon Ramsay.

“I don’t want to stay in my lane, I want to own my lane”...

Life is a negotiation, with Chris Voss - Hand-Picked from 2023-10-20T00:00:47

Jake and Damian re-wind the clock to when they spoke to FBI negotiator Chris Voss.

In this discussion Chris explains how techniques used in kidnapping negotiations can be used in our e...

Gordon Ramsay Exclusive Preview: “Becoming a beast” from 2023-10-18T00:00:07

To listen to the full episode right now, download the High Performance App and use code HPAPP: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link

Gordon Ramsay, chef and TV presenter, ...

Delia Smith: The power of silence (E220) from 2023-10-16T00:00:01

Delia Smith CH CBE is a culinary icon having sold over 21 million cookery books, and is also joint majority shareholder of Norwich City FC. In this conversation, Delia opens up about her spiritu...

Why perfectionism could be holding you back, with Dr Julie Smith (E219) from 2023-10-13T00:00:17

This episode is a fascinating conversation about self-worth, perspective, and the power of saying no.

Dr. Julie Smith is a highly regarded clinical psychologist known for her compassio...

Alain de Botton on the joy of being average (E218) from 2023-10-09T00:00:07

This episode encourages us to explore a deeper understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and why we should be seeking fulfilment not happiness.

Alain de Botton is an author and ph...

Josh Warrington on the mindset of a champion - Handpicked from 2023-10-06T00:00:18

One of Damian’s all-time favourite episodes is the conversation they had with professional boxer, Josh Warrington.

Damian reflects out his key take aways from the episode and shares th...

Professor Brian Cox on doubt, the universe and the future of humanity (E217) from 2023-10-02T00:00:39

This is a conversation about science, philosophy, the meaning of life, and the unfathomable size of the universe.

Professor Brian Cox is a physicist, known for his astronomy and cosmol...

Lessons from the Month with Will Still, Steve Hansen David Smith MBE and legends of the Ryder Cup from 2023-09-29T00:00:27

In September Jake and Damian chatted to a number of sports guests, but the conversations were far from sport centred. Each guest offered great learnings from their lives, including creating cult...

Luke Donald: The mastermind behind Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph with Paul McGinley and Sam Torrance (E216) from 2023-09-24T23:04:12

This is an open discussion about leadership, creating culture and what makes a winning team.

To mark the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy, Jake and Damian host a roundtable discussion with curr...

The price of high performance from 2023-09-22T00:00:02

A common thread that runs throughout the hundreds of conversations on this podcast is the idea of sacrifice.

In this episode, Jake and Damian explore what the price of high performance...

Facing death taught me how to truly live with David Smith MBE (E215) from 2023-09-18T00:00:05

“Paralysis taught me how to live”

This emotional conversation is an honest and vulnerable discussion about life, death and understanding our purpose.

In 2010, David Smith was...

Barry Hearn's 10 Life Lessons - Handpicked from 2023-09-15T00:00:24

Barry Hearn joined the podcast in 2022 to share his 10 life lessons. In this episode, Damian shares with Jake the top 3 lessons he learnt from Barry; the ones he still uses in his everyday life....

Building the world's most successful rugby team with All Blacks legend Steve Hansen (E214) from 2023-09-11T00:00:49

This week’s episode provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a coaching legend Steve Hansen, revealing the key to success in the world of rugby and beyond.

Steve is a New Zealand rugby...

Reflections on the Rugby World Cup | Clive Woodward, Dan Carter, Siya Kolisi, Eddie Jones, Sam Burgess, Danny Cipriani and Eddie Jones from 2023-09-08T00:00:17

To mark the start of the Rugby World Cup, Jake and Damian reflect on the conversations they have had with some of the most influential people in the game. We have been lucky enough to go into th...

How Europe's youngest top-flight manager learned to BACK HIMSELF with Will Still (E213) from 2023-09-03T23:21:15

Will's story is a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in the world of football management.

Will Still is a professional football manager and former player, currently ...

Lessons From The Month with Dr Waheed Arian, Katherine Ryan, Fernando Alonso and Peter Attia from 2023-09-01T00:00:04

August was filled with perspective changing and vulnerable conversations about what high performance really looks like. Jake takes a look back at some of the key insights from our guests over th...

How to be fit forever with Peter Attia (E212) from 2023-08-28T00:00:32

This episode contains the roadmap to a longer, healthier life.

Dr. Peter Attia is a physician, focused on the applied science of longevity and on a mission to unlock the secrets of ext...

WHY we started this podcast from 2023-08-25T00:00:18

After over 200 episodes and almost 4 years of the High Performance Podcast, Jake and Damian take a moment to rewind through the episodes. For any brand new listeners, this is your ultimate guide...

E211 - Fernando Alonso: 99% of the time you will not succeed from 2023-08-21T00:00:07

Fernando Alonso is a two-time Formula 1 World Champion, currently competing for the fast-rising Aston Martin F1 Team. Fernando has also driven for Alpine, McLaren, Ferrari, Minardi, and Renault,...

Purpose over profit with Joe Wicks from 2023-08-18T00:00:59

Jake shares with Damian the conversation with Joe Wicks that transformed his life, completely shifting his view on what it means to be driven by purpose. They reflect on the importance of purpos...

E210 - Katherine Ryan: When I had nothing, I had everything from 2023-08-14T00:00:12

Katherine Ryan is a comedian and writer, best known for her appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Taskmaster and her stand-up special on Netflix, Glitter Room. Originally from Canada, Katherine made ...

Vicky Pattison's formula for life from 2023-08-11T00:00:12

Damian shares his key take-aways from one of his favourite episodes ever recorded with guest Vicky Pattison. Vicky completely shifted Damian's assumptions about reality TV stars and he came away...

E209 - Dr Waheed Arian: How I escaped Afghanistan and became an NHS doctor from 2023-08-07T00:00:44

Dr. Waheed Arian, a doctor and radiologist, endured a challenging upbringing in war-torn Afghanistan, and at 15, he was smuggled to the UK. He had a singular ambition: to become a doctor. In a h...

Lessons from the month with Simon Sinek, Ashley Cain, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Dan Carter from 2023-08-04T00:00:09

Jake and Damian reflect on the insightful and inspiring conversations they’ve had in July, delving a little deeper into some of the key lessons from each episode.

They rediscover the t...

E208 - Steve Parish: The Candid Journey from Crystal Palace Fan to Owner from 2023-07-31T00:00:46

Steve Parish is a businessman and the co-owner and chairman of Crystal Palace F.C. After beginning his career in computer graphics, Steve went on to acquire multiple companies. He transformed Ta...

E207 - Emily Maitlis: How I Approached THAT Prince Andrew Interview from 2023-07-28T00:00:22

This is the final episode of our new Leadership Series, sponsored by PwC, in which we will be diving deep into what it really takes to be a great leader.

Emily Maitlis is a journalist,...

Learnings from the Lionesses' with Jill Scott, Steph Houghton, Alex Scott and Phil Neville from 2023-07-26T00:00:25

To celebrate the Women’s World Cup, Jake and Damian take a look back at the conversations they had with former England players Alex Scott, Steph Houghton, and Jill Scott, as well as former manag...

E206 - Simon Sinek: ‘Start with why’ when searching for High Performance from 2023-07-24T00:00:25

Simon Sinek is an author and inspirational speaker. Simon is known for his books ‘Start with Why’ and ‘Find Your Why’, both of which focus on how to find your purpose and help those in your life...

E205 - Timo Armoo: How you can play the game by your own rules from 2023-07-21T00:00:59

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.

Timo Armoo is an entrepreneur, speaker ...

E204 - Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton: Before I could thrive, I had to survive from 2023-07-17T00:00:50

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...

E203 - Tessa Clarke: What YOU can do to save the world from 2023-07-14T00:00:53

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.

Tessa Clarke is the co-founder and CEO...

E202 - Ashley Cain: Everything losing my daughter taught me from 2023-07-10T00:00:30

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 ...

E201 - Steve Hare: Remaining calm through chaos with the UK's highest rated CEO from 2023-07-07T00:00:36

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.

Steve Hare is a businessman and CEO of Sage...

Looking Ahead to Lessons in Leadership from 2023-07-05T00:00:56

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 ...

E200 - Dan Carter: The Art of Winning from 2023-07-02T23:08

Welcome to our 200th Episode Special with Dan Carter, recorded live at Hackney Empire!

We first spoke to Dan, All-Blacks legend and one of the greatest rugby players of all time, almos...

Lessons from the month with Kevin Sinfield, Edwin van der Sar, Tom Grennan and Matt Willis from 2023-06-30T00:00:29

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.

They explore the idea of fin...

E199 - Matt Willis: How addiction nearly destroyed my life from 2023-06-25T23:38:15

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 approac...

George Groves: Down but not out, how I became a world champion at the fourth attempt from 2023-06-23T00:00:02

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. G...

E198 - Tom Grennan: How I flipped adversity into energy from 2023-06-19T00:00:18

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 st...

Fathers Day Reflections: Raising a High Performer from 2023-06-16T00:00:10

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 ...

E197 - Edwin Van Der Sar: "It’s f***ing hard" - his final interview as Ajax CEO from 2023-06-11T23:03:22

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 accolad...

Looking back on the Champions League from 2023-06-09T00:00:53

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, Kier...

E196 - Kevin Sinfield: Why I’ll never stop fighting for my friend Rob from 2023-06-05T00:00:21

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.

Kevin is a rug...

Lessons from the month with Kieran Trippier, Gary Barlow, Paul Barber and Lord Bilimoria from 2023-06-02T00:00:41

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....

E195 - Gary Barlow: My biggest failure, and why I needed it from 2023-05-29T00:00:07

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 d...

E194 - The $50 Million Brand Blueprint with Jason Daniel from 2023-05-25T17:46:41

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 carpent...

E193 - The inside story of Brighton's greatest season with CEO, Paul Barber from 2023-05-22T00:00:39

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...

The importance of opening up with Danny Cipriani, Courtney Black, Mark Cavendish and Gary Barlow from 2023-05-19T00:00:37

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 he...

E192 - Jax Jones: The letter I wrote that changed my life from 2023-05-15T00:00:01

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...

Dan Carter Live Event Announcement! from 2023-05-12T03:00:14

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 a...

E191 - Kieran Trippier: How struggle made me stronger from 2023-05-07T23:16:18

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 Ma...

When does dedication become obsession? With Stephen Hendry, Jill Scott, Jonny Wilkinson and Brent Hoberman from 2023-05-05T00:07:59

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 ...

Stepping outside of your comfort zone from 2023-05-03T00:00:38

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 abou...

E190 - Lord Bilimoria: Adversity into opportunity - Building a global beer empire with Cobra from 2023-05-01T00:00:11

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. A...

The importance of adaptability with Neil Fachie from 2023-04-28T00:00:36

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.

In this episode Jake and Damian reflect back their conversation with Paraly...

E189 - Guenther Steiner: No f**k's given, F1's most outspoken team boss from 2023-04-24T00:00:52

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, Guenthe...

What advice would you give your younger self? from 2023-04-21T00:00:33

“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 perf...

E188 - Phil Giles: The man who helped build Brentford FC from 2023-04-17T00:00:20

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 Bren...

From the Pitch to the Classroom: Kit Brown's Playbook for High-Performance Teaching from 2023-04-14T00:00:40

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 soci...

E187 - Brent Hoberman, lastminute.com founder: the hard truths of entrepreneurship from 2023-04-10T00:00:12

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 fam...

Discovering Your Ikigai: Finding Purpose, Passion, and Fulfilment in Life with Hector Garcia from 2023-04-07T00:00:25

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. 

Ikigai is a Japanese word ...

E186 - Jill Scott: Inspire before you expire from 2023-04-02T23:08:43

Jill Scottis 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 ...

How trauma can create triumph with Billy Monger from 2023-03-31T00:00:54

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.

In this episode Jake returns to an episode that has shaped his view of high...

Lessons from the Month with Dame Stephanie Shirley, Molly McCann, Ryan Mason and Keir Starmer from 2023-03-29T00:00:34

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...

E185 - Keir Starmer: My learnings from life, loss and love from 2023-03-26T23:06:34

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 ...

Inspiring the next generation with teaching - Ed Haslam from 2023-03-24T01:00:57

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...

E184: - Molly McCann (UFC): Forged in fire, how adversity creates winners from 2023-03-20T01:00:59

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...

E183 - Mothers Day Special: Lessons on Parenthood from Jake's Mum (Liz Humphrey) from 2023-03-17T02:00:49

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.

Jake shares his experience...

E182 - Ryan Mason: How to focus on your comeback, not your set back from 2023-03-13T01:00:09

Ryan Masonis 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...

Why Non-Negotiables Matter from 2023-03-10T01:00:20

“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, J...

Educating the leaders of tomorrow with Dr Nishma Manek from 2023-03-08T01:00:21

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...

E181 - Dame Stephanie Shirley: From child refugee to the Sunday Times rich list. What I’ve learned in 90 years from 2023-03-06T00:00

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 ...

Planting the Golden Seed with Evelyn Glennie from 2023-03-03T01:00:39

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.

Today, Jake takes us back to episode 45 with Dame Evelyn Glennie. Evelyn is...

E180 - James Clear: What you need to do today, to change your tomorrow from 2023-02-27T01:00:19

James Clearis a writer and speaker, known for his bestselling bookAtomic Habits: An Easy& Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones.Atomic Habitss...

E179 - Omar Sharif: Stop looking up to people and start looking into them from 2023-02-24T00:01:10

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 fa...

E178 - Jordan Henderson: Serve to lead - why being selfless matters from 2023-02-20T00:02:18

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...

Walking a mile in the shoes of a Premier League referee, with Anthony Taylor from 2023-02-17T01:00:13

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast.

Today, Jake reflects back on episode 106, an insightful conversation with f...

E177 - Matthew Syed: How to think outside the box from 2023-02-13T00:06:05

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 w...

Responding to a Disaster with Lucy Easthope from 2023-02-10T01:00:44

The recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have left thousands of people killed, trapped and injured, with numbers continually rising. We will be donating all profits from this episode to the Re...

E176 - Maro Itoje: The distinction between High Performance and Elite Performance from 2023-02-06T00:10:17

Maro Itoje is a rugby union player, currently playing for Saracens and the England national team. Having joined Saracens at 16 years old, Maro shares how the kindness, manners and dedication of ...

High Performance Live: Tour Preview from 2023-02-03T01:00:01

This coming Sunday (4th Feburary) is the first night in our 2023 High Performance Tour!

In this episode Jake and Damian take you through what you can expect from the 2023 High Performa...

E175 - Sean Dyche: What Everton can expect from 2023-01-30T00:02:58

It’s been almost three years since Jake and Damian first sat down with football manager Sean Dyche. A lot has changed since that initial conversation, he is now manager of Everton FC. Sean left ...

Year of Change: Week Four - Sustain from 2023-01-27T01:00:18

This is the fourth, and final, episode in a special mini-series focusing on change. Rethinking how we can create change and helping you understand and implement the building blocks for lasting c...

E174 - Stef Reid: You can’t always change the world, but you can always change yourself from 2023-01-23T00:00:16

Stef Reid is a track and field Paralympian, who competes for Team GB. She is a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder. Stef has a d...

The Year Of Change: Week Three - Consistency from 2023-01-20T01:00:25

This is the third episode in a special mini-series focusing on change. Rethinking how we can create change and helping you understand and implement the building blocks for lasting change. <...

E173 - Ross Clark: Prepare to meet the real Rylan from 2023-01-16T00:00:38

Rylan is a television and radio broadcaster. In this interview, Rylan shares the differences between Rylan, his public personality, and Ross, who he is in his private life. Today, Ross joins us,...

The Year of Change: Week Two - Motivation from 2023-01-13T01:00:51

This is our second episode in our special mini-series focusing on change. Rethinking how we can create change and helping you understand and implement the building blocks for lasting change.&nbs...

E172 - Adrian Gore: Building a business empire on a core purpose from 2023-01-11T00:00:22

Adrian Gore is a businessman, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of multi-billion dollar company Discovery Holdings with 40 million customers around the world. Discovery is the parent company of Vita...

E171 - Mark Manson: How to give a f*ck about the right things from 2023-01-09T00:00:40

Mark Manson is a bestselling author best known for his bookThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. This episode dives deep into what it means to l...

The Year of Change: Week One - Setting Goals from 2023-01-06T01:00:17

This is a special mini-series focusing on change. Rethinking how we can create change and helping you understand and implement the building blocks for lasting change. If you’ve become used to se...

E170 - Courtney Black: The Story I Haven't Told About My Fitness Empire from 2023-01-02T00:01:43

Courtney Black is a fitness influencer, Sunday Times best selling author and the owner of one of the most successful UK fitness apps, ‘Courtney Black Fitness’. Courtney believes that high perfor...

Adventurer Oli France On Finding Light In The Darkest Places from 2022-12-30T01:00:18

Oli Francehas led many expeditions, guiding groups through some of the world’s most hostile destinations, from Syria to Iraq, Somalia to Siberia, Congo to Yemen. Here, he has en...

Lessons From The Year: The Most Impactful Of 2022 from 2022-12-28T01:00:20

Join Jake and Damian as they look back at the guests who have joined us in 2022 and highlight three key takeaways from the whole year after speaking to over 80 guests. Not an easy task! Listen t...

Jake on Embracing The Mundane And Ordinary from 2022-12-26T01:00

Happy Christmas from everyone at High Performance! Today Jake reflects on 2022 and delivers a short message for the start of a new year.

If we break down an average life in numbers, fr...

E169 - Mat Fraser, CrossFit legend: Being disciplined when no one is watching from 2022-12-23T01:00:22

Mat Fraser is a retired CrossFit athlete and legend of the sport. He is the first athlete to have won five CrossFit Games titles consecutively from 2016 - 2020. After breaking his back in two pl...

E168 - Barry Hearn: 10 life lessons that made me a multi-millionaire from 2022-12-19T00:01:32

Barry Hearn OBE is a sporting events promoter and the president and founder ofMatchroom Sport.Barry is involved in many sports including snooker, darts, pool and golf. Barry’s ‘10 rules...

E167 - Nick Littlehales, elite sleep coach: Rethink what you know on sleep from 2022-12-16T00:03:26

Expert sleep coach Nick Littlehales joins us for the second episode of our special series with WHOOP, speaking to world leading experts who can positively impact you and the life you live. ...

E166A - Michael Ball and Alfie Boe: How to prepare like it’s nothing, and deliver like it’s everything from 2022-12-12T00:07:07

Michael Ball& Alfie Boe are a musical duo that have been recording music together since 2016, their most recent record ‘Together in Vegas’ is their sixth studio album. They are known fo...

E166B - Alfie Boe: The power of knowing it’ll be alright from 2022-12-12T00:01:35

This is Part Two of our podcast with Alfie Boe and Michael Ball where Jake and Damian talk to Alfie alone. This conversation is a deep exploration into Alfie’s mental health struggles, his time ...

E165 - Dr Hazel Wallace: Your health is in your hands from 2022-12-09T01:00:28

This is a first in a special series we have created with WHOOP speaking to world leading experts who can positively impact you and the life you live. 

Our first guest is Dr Hazel ...

E164 - Adam Grant: Why you should stop trying to prove yourself and start trying to improve yourself from 2022-12-05T00:19:57

Adam Grant is an organisational psychologist, author, professor and host of podcast ‘Work Life’. His work focuses on how people can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions and live more...

5 Key Lessons From Within The England Camp from 2022-12-02T01:00:39

As we approach the last 16 of the World Cup, Jake and Damian jump into the rich archive of guests and bring out the key lessons learnt from the people who have featured in World Cup football inc...

E163: George Russell - From penpal to podium: how one email changed my life from 2022-11-28T01:00:14

George Russell is a British racing driver, currently competing in Formula 1 for Mercedes. In this conversation, George reveals why he gave up formal education at 14 to pursue racing; he shares h...

Gabby Bernstein’s self-care practice ‘Rage on a Page’ | Bitesize #85 from 2022-11-25T01:00:17

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast. 

This week we jump back to episode 107 with bestselling author, motiva...

E162 - World Cup Roundtable: Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch&Joe Cole from 2022-11-21T01:00:34

This week Jake and Damian are hosting a World Cup Special Roundtable with football legends, Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch and Joe Cole discussing what it's really like pulling on an England shirt....

Culture Coach Dr Pippa Grange on the importance of vulnerability | Bitesize #84 from 2022-11-18T01:00:04

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast. 

This week we go back to episode 103 with sports psychologist and cult...

E161 - Tyson Fury: Why I want to stop boxing, but I can’t from 2022-11-14T00:05:29

Tyson Fury, also known as The Gyspy King, is a professional boxer and the two-time World Heavyweight Champion. In this episode they dive into Tyson’s mental health struggles, his challenging chi...

Will Ahmed On The Biggest Lesson Learnt From The World's Greatest Athletes | Bitesize #83 from 2022-11-11T01:00:23

These bitesize episodes focus on the greatest lessons we’ve learnt from the guests we've had on the podcast. 

This week we go back to episode 86 with WHOOP founder Will Ahmed (htt...

E160 - Eddie Howe: Turnaround: how to improve a culture from 2022-11-07T01:00:06

Eddie Howe is a professional football manager and former player, he is currently the head coach of Newcastle United. In this episode they discuss the difficult period Eddie experienced after lea...

E159 - Sam Tomkins: What comes easy, doesn’t last. What lasts, doesn’t come easy from 2022-11-05T00:24:14

In the last of our short series, inspired by the Rugby League World Cup, we're joined by the humble, hard-working and high-performing Sam Tomkins, the captain and talisman of England’s men’s tea...

Brian Pennie: How to Pause and Create Space During Emotionally Challenging Events | HP Circle from 2022-11-04T01:00:58

This month on the High Performance Circle we speak to the incredible Brian Pennie. On October 8 2013, Brian experienced his first day clean after 15 years of chronic heroin addiction. Since embr...

E158 - Max Whitlock: Why even the most successful winners can struggle from 2022-10-31T01:00:49

Max Whitlock is a six-time Olympic winning artistic gymnast. He became Britain's first ever Olympic gold medalist in artistic gymnastics in the 2016 Olympics. In this episode they dive deep into...

E157 - Jamie Peacock: Being the best at the things that require no talent from 2022-10-28T23:30:14

In the third of our series to celebrate the Rugby League World Cup, we are delighted to welcome Jamie Peacock, a man who has burnished his legendary status within the sport, by consist...

BITESIZE #82 | Brad Sugars: Grow into your goals from 2022-10-28T00:00:29

This week’s bitesize comes from a live audience conversation with bestselling author, business coach and ActionCOACH owner Brad Sugars. 

If you’re listening to this as an entrepre...

E156 - Ryan Holiday: The Stoics Guide to High Performance from 2022-10-24T00:00:21

Ryan Holiday is an author, most well known for his philosophical insights in The Daily Stoic. For Jake, this conversation was “the single most exciting episode” they have recorded so far. They d...

E155 - Lindsey Burrow: Finding reasons to live from 2022-10-21T23:27:19

High performance is many things too many people. For some, it's winning the coveted prizes. For others, it's being held in the highest esteem. Sometimes, it's about showing up, day after day, be...

E154 - Kevin Ellis: Building a culture that motivates talent from 2022-10-21T00:00:47

This is the last episode in our CEO Series, in which we will be deep diving into what it takes to be a CEO.

Kevin Ellis is Chair and Senior Partner of PwC UK. Starting his career as a ...

E153 - Danny Cipriani: The power of vulnerability and empathy from 2022-10-17T00:00:01

Danny Cipriani is a professional rugby player, he has played for England, Bath and Gloucester among others. In this episode, Danny takes Jake and Damian through his life - the struggles he faced...

E152 - Sam Burgess: How you do anything, is how you do everything from 2022-10-15T09:27:46

We at HP are hugely excited for the start of the Rugby League World Cup 2021 so sent the Professor to record a series of interviews with some of the sports greatest names, where they share the i...

E151 - Emma Sinclair: Why generosity pays so well from 2022-10-14T00:00:05

This is the fourth episode in our CEO Series, in which we will be deep diving into what it takes to be a CEO.

Emma Sinclair is the CEO of EnterpriseAlumni and was the youngest person t...

E150 - Danny Gray: Why we struggle and how to find help from 2022-10-10T00:00:55

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and so we are releasing a special episode where Jake, Damian and our guest, Danny Gray, get vulnerable about their mental health. It is so important to have open a...

E149 - Deborah Cadman: Why walking in the shoes of others can make you a better leader from 2022-10-07T00:00:58

This is the third episode in our CEO Series, in which we will be deep diving into what it takes to be a CEO.

Deborah Cadman OBE is the current CEO of Birmingham City Council, Deborah h...

E148 - Ben Towers, leading young entrepreneur: Age is just a number from 2022-10-05T00:00:54

Ben Towers is co-founder of Happl, a platform with a mission to connect employees and tackle ill-mental health. Ben started his first company at the age of 11, after finishing school for the day...

E147 - Alex Scott: Walking into the light from 2022-10-03T00:00:36

Alex Scott MBE is a sports presenter, pundit and former professional football player. She played for Arsenal and made 140 appearances for the England women’s national football team. In this epis...

E146 - Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy Group. from 2022-09-30T00:00:13

This the second episode in our CEO Series, in which we will be deep diving into what it takes to be a CEO.

Greg Jackson is the founder and CEO of Octopus Energy Group, which currently ...

E145 - Kenton Cool: Finding your inner depths in the death zone from 2022-09-26T00:00:20

Kenton Cool is an English mountaineer, a performance coach and co-founder ofIn Cool Company. He has climbed Everest a record 16 times and, among many other accomplishments, he kicked of...

E144 - Amanda Blanc: Finding your voice and speaking up from 2022-09-23T00:00:28

This episode is the start of our CEO Series, in which we will be deep diving into what it takes to be a CEO.

Amanda Blanc is a Welsh businesswoman and the current CEO of Aviva, steppin...

E143 - Mo Gawdat: The infinite power of gratitude from 2022-09-20T00:00:35

Mo Gawdat is an Egyptian author and entrepreneur. Previously he held the position of Chief Business Officer forGoogle X, he is now host of the popular podcastSlow Mo.Mo is know...

BITESIZE #81 | Jo Malone: Bad times are not forever from 2022-09-16T00:00

Our chat with the irrepressible, inspirational and incisive Jo Malone (ep45) was one of the most moving interviews which we have been lucky to do on High Performance. 

Jo is a hou...

E142 - Jost Capito: The upside of having nothing to prove from 2022-09-12T00:00:10

Jost Capito is a German Motorsport manager and current CEO and Team Principal of Williams Racing Formula One Team. He joined Williams during Covid, in this episode he shares the difficulties tha...

E141 - Ellie Simmonds OBE: The unseen costs of being a pioneer in sport from 2022-09-05T00:00:25

Ellie Simmonds OBE is a former Paralympian swimmer. She won two gold medals for Great Britain at the age of 13 at the 2008 Paralympics; has many world and European titles and was awarded an MBE ...

BITESIZE #80 | Sir Clive Woodward: The Similarities Between Sport and Business from 2022-09-02T00:00:19

In this week’s Bitesize, we’re returning to episode 28 with Sir Clive Woodward. The head coach who led England’s rugby players to World Cup glory in Australia in 2003. 

Clive disc...

E140 - Sunil Patel: The true cost of building a business worth millions. from 2022-08-29T00:52:03

This week on The High Performance Podcast, we speak to Sunil Patel, the Co-founder and CEO of Whisper, an award winning production company to Sunil created with High Performance host Jake Humphr...

BITESIZE #79 | Kevin Sinfield: Getting the best out of the people around you from 2022-08-26T00:00:31

We had the immense good fortune to spend an afternoon in the company of Kevin Sinfield for episode 42, a leader who provided so many golden nuggets of information. In the hard sport of rugb...

E139 - Zak Brown, McLaren CEO: How to make the big decisions in F1 from 2022-08-25T00:00:09

A special bonus episode for you this week with former racing driver and now Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing, Zak Brown. 

He shares his story from wannabe racer to McLare...

E138 - James Patterson, world's best-selling author: 75 years of learning has taught me this… from 2022-08-22T00:00:56

James Patterson is one of the world’s most successful authors, having sold over four hundred million books. 

In this episode James takes us through the challenges of his career an...

BITESIZE #78 | Ben Francis: The values that defined the culture at Gymshark from 2022-08-19T00:00:15

In this week's bitesize lesson from the archive we jump back to episode 69 with the founder and CEO of leading fitness brand Gymshark, Ben Francis.

We asked Ben to define the values wh...

E137 - Nick Cox: Why the future IS bright at Manchester United from 2022-08-14T23:45:45

Nick Cox is the Head of Academy at Manchester United. He has previously been an Academy Manager at Sheffield United FC. In this episode, Nick shares with us the key to high performance - people ...

BITESIZE #77 | Kelly Jones: Make time to understand the full picture from 2022-08-12T00:00:03

Singer-songwriter Kelly Jones, frontman of the Stereophonics, opened up with us about his relationship with the press after his childhood friend and former band member Stuart Cable sadly passed....

E136 - Frank Lampard: Why I'm stronger from a setback from 2022-08-08T04:00:25

It has been 2 years since Jake and Damian first sat down with Frank Lampard. In this new episode the three of them return to their previous discussion to see what has changed, what has stayed th...

Gemma Morgan: (WO)MAN UP! | HP CIRCLE EXCLUSIVE from 2022-08-05T00:00:16

Trigger Warning: Themes of trauma, sexual assault and suicide.

Gemma Morgan began her career serving as an officer in ...

E135 - Owen O'Kane: Why self care is vital for high performance from 2022-08-01T00:00:58

Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist, former NHS Mental Health Lead and author of the best-selling book,How To Be Your Own Therapist.Owen grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, he...

BITESIZE #76 | Vicky Pattison: Your past does not define you from 2022-07-29T00:00:42

We were joined on episode 99 by Vicky Pattison, author and TV star and the reaction was incredible. The podcast was about challenging pre-conceptions and embracing a growth mindset. She shared, ...

Introducing High Performance Plus! from 2022-07-25T19:00:47

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