The High Performance Podcast

<p>Released by Arsenal, shipped out on four loans, and described by his own academy as the “runt of the litter”, Harry Kane was never the obvious one. So how did he become the first Englishman since Michael Owen to win the Ballon d’Or? Mauricio Pochettino, Jesús Pérez, Gareth Southgate, Alex Inglethorpe, Geir Jordet, Kieran Trippier, Justin Cochrane and Andy Cole, who all saw him up close at different stages of the climb, help Jake and Damian answer that question.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Alex Inglethorpe reveals the Spurs youngsters who hid footballs in the bushes for secret afternoon sessions, and why turning a blind eye was some of his best coaching.</li><li>Mauricio Pochettino & Jesús Pérez explain the striker signing that never happened, and the public statement they refused to make, to show Kane they trusted him.</li><li>Geir Jordet explains why Kane is the best penalty taker in the world, and the moment he tore up the technique that got him there.</li><li>Gareth Southgate and Kieran Trippier describe the standard Kane set in the dressing room</li><li>Justin Cochrane reflects on the youth-team player he first coached in 2009</li><li>Andy Cole shares what moving from a team built around him taught him about “we, not me”.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Along the way, Jake shares what Norwich’s players made of their new loan striker, and the BBC boss whose belief changed his own career. Damian brings in the research on late bloomers, the “mundanity of excellence”, the power of a single sentence of feedback, and why people with high status talk about themselves less.</p><br><p>They finish on Kane’s acceptance speech: no goals, no stats, just his family and the coaches who helped him rise. If this has changed how you think about talent, share it with someone who needs to hear it.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes:</p><br><p>Full episodes links for the guests featured:</p><p>Alex Ingelthorpe <a href="https://pod.fo/e/23d965" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/23d965</a></p><p>Mauricio Pochettino & Jesús Pérez: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/38b65d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/38b65d</a></p><p>Gareth Southgate: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/358861" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/358861</a></p><p>Kieran Trippier: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/17a67f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/17a67f</a></p><p>Justin Cochrane: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/4181af" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/4181af</a></p><p>Andy Cole: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/264cb8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/264cb8</a></p><p>Robert Lewandowski: <a href="https://pod.fo/e/372653" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/372653</a></p><br><p>GoHenry 👉 Build smart money habits that last a lifetime at <a href="https://www.gohenry.com/uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.gohenry.com/uk/</a> with 1 month free to get started!</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>“Just keep on rowing.” It’s the simple advice Lewis Moody’s father gave him, and a philosophy that has stayed with him through some of life’s hardest moments. Now living with a terminal MND diagnosis, those words have taken on a new meaning.</p><br><p>The former England rugby captain explains how he’s approaching the uncertainty ahead, why he’s determined to use his experience to make a difference for others, and how his perspective on adversity has changed. For Lewis, positivity isn’t about pretending things are easy. It’s about choosing how you respond when they aren’t.</p><br><p>This is a different perspective on what it means to keep moving forward when the path ahead is unknown.</p><br><p>Fronting Up by Lewis Moody is published by Headline in Hardback and Ebook on the 5th November available to buy online and in store: https://linktr.ee/LewisMoody</p><br><p>GoHenry 👉 Build smart money habits that last a lifetime at https://www.gohenry.com/uk/ with 1 month free to get started!</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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 week's episode is presented by Stripe, and features Co-founder of Arcade the entertainment company behind some of Europe’s biggest creators including Fallow Chefs, Max Fosh and The Sidemen.</p><br><p>Jordan opens up about why the traditional model of influencer marketing is fundamentally broken, how modern algorithms allow a creator with 10,000 followers to achieve more reach than someone with a million, and why faceless legacy media institutions are facing an existential crisis against personality-led publishing. He also reveals how his company helped The Sidemen to scale from a single employee into a multi-company empire with 75 full-time staff.</p><br><p>But behind the rapid growth and high-stakes valuations lies a deeper reflection on entrepreneurship: why every sustainable business requires both a "head and a heart" to survive, and why true peace comes from refusing to make your work your identity. What emerges is a masterclass in modern media and a reminder that in today's world, thinking like a creator gives anyone an outsized opportunity to win.</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 on one of the biggest myths in high performance: that the best people feel no fear.</p><br><p>Almost every guest who’s sat in the chair has talked about playing without fear. The research says that isn’t how it works. </p><ul><li>Pippa Grange shares her “see it, face it, replace it” approach</li><li>Lewis Howes explains why he wrote a list of every fear holding him back </li><li>Glenn Hoddle describes how surviving a cardiac arrest changed his relationship with fear for good</li><li>Brené Brown reveals how her coach called out her famous decisiveness as armour against uncertainty</li><li>James Clear asks you to let fear be the accelerator rather than the brake</li><li>Mel Robbins admits she still counts down from five to get out of bed every morning.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Jake opens up on the day Glenn collapsed and the broadcast that followed, and on the live TV moments where fear got the better of him. Damian unpacks the comfort, stretch and panic zones, why simply naming a fear turns the volume down, and the karaoke experiment that showed calling nerves “excitement” can transform how you perform.</p><br><p>They finish with a challenge for the week ahead: write your own fear list, pick one thing on it and walk towards it. Because fear and courage live in the same place.</p><br><p>Clips featured (full episodes linked below):</p><br><p>Dr Pippa Grange</p><p>Lewis Howes https://pod.fo/e/26ab4e</p><p>Gordon Ramsay https://pod.fo/e/1fa614</p><p>Bear Grylls: https://pod.fo/e/2a7aa6</p><p>Glenn Hoddle https://pod.fo/e/1249b3</p><p>Brené Brown https://pod.fo/e/3ca929 </p><p>James Clear https://pod.fo/e/16868c </p><p>Mel Robbins https://pod.fo/e/ed46f</p><br><p>AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at <a href="http://drinkag1.com/highperformance " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://drinkag1.com/highperformance </a>- Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>Award-winning comedian, writer, and television host Jimmy Carr has made millions of people laugh by saying the things most of us wouldn’t dare say out loud. But behind the jokes is a mind constantly wrestling with confidence, anxiety, control and the pressure to keep performing.</p><br><p>He joins Jake and Damian for an unusually revealing conversation about what it actually takes to build confidence, why humour can give us perspective when life gets difficult, and how quickly our minds can spiral when we feel out of control.</p><br><p>Jimmy gets brutally honest about his own struggles with anxiety, why “self-confidence without competence is delusion”, and the simple things he’s learned to do when his mind starts working against him.</p><br><p>From the stage to the darkest moments in his own head, Jimmy offers a different perspective on what it means to live with uncertainty, handle discomfort and keep moving forward, without taking yourself, or your thoughts, too seriously.</p><br><p>AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at <a href="http://drinkag1.com/highperformance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://drinkag1.com/highperformance</a> - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>When Jeremy Clarkson was sacked from Top Gear, Richard Hammond was offered something most presenters could only dream of: the chance to take control of the show. He said no. For Richard, Top Gear was never about one person, it was about the three of them, and he wasn’t prepared to step into Clarkson’s place alone.</p><br><p>Richard reflects on 26 years on the road and the personal cost of a life spent constantly somewhere else. After losing his father, his marriage and his home, he found himself confronting a question every broadcaster eventually faces: who are you when the cameras stop rolling?</p><br><p>Now, he’s poured his energy and own money into The Smallest Cog, his classic car restoration business. It may not have made him richer, but it has given him something more important: a life and a business built entirely on his own terms.</p><br><p>Richard Hammond’s Workshop, S6 is available on QUEST from Tuesday 27th October, and also streaming on discovery+</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>Dina Asher-Smith, Alex Albon, Nick Cox, Richard Osman and Phil Heath help Jake and Damian take on the struggle we hear about from you more than almost any other: comparing your real life to everyone else's highlight reel.</p><br><p>Even the people at the very top aren't immune. Dina explains why she deliberately avoids watching what her rivals do in training. Alex Albon opens up on how measuring himself against Max Verstappen at Red Bull pushed him to force it, and how that unravelled his confidence. Nick Cox, former head of the Manchester United academy, explains why comparison "cripples parents", and Richard Osman reminds us we judge other people's highlights against our own blooper reel. Marcus Wareing and Jameela Jamil also feature.</p><br><p>Jake admits that professionally he compares himself everywhere he looks, and argues that envy can be a useful energy source. Damian isn't so sure, and shares the school-fair penalty shootout that turned him into prime Peter Schmeichel. Along the way they get into why silver medallists tend to be less happy than bronze medallists, why we underestimate how much other people are struggling, and why it's what's on your screen, not how long you look at it, that does the damage.</p><br><p>They finish with practical ways to curate your feed, your inner circle and your environment, because knowing you shouldn't compare yourself doesn't make it any easier to stop.</p><p>If comparison is something you wrestle with, tell us what helps you. Your comment might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.</p><br><p>Clips featured (full episodes linked below):</p><ul><li>Dina Asher-Smith <a href="https://pod.fo/e/2338d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/2338d</a></li><li>Nick Cox <a href="https://pod.fo/e/138399 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/138399 </a></li><li>Richard Osman <a href="https://pod.fo/e/26ea40" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/26ea40</a></li><li>Marcus Wareing <a href="https://pod.fo/e/132116" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/132116</a></li><li>Alex Albon <a href="https://pod.fo/e/205b4f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/205b4f</a></li><li>Jameela Jamil <a href="https://pod.fo/e/225b9e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/225b9e</a></li><li>Phil Heath <a href="https://pod.fo/e/2313e6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/2313e6</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>Former Red Bull Racing team principal and one of Formula 1’s most recognisable figures, Christian Horner spent 23 years building a life around winning. So when he lost the job he had done for two decades, his first feeling wasn’t anger. It was relief.</p><br><p>Christian opens up about the pressure of leading Red Bull through its most successful era, the emotional armour he built to protect his team, and the toll of always being the person who couldn’t show weakness, from the intensity of Abu Dhabi 2021 to the politics that eventually changed how he felt about the sport he loved.</p><br><p>But when the “Batman suit” finally came off, Christian had to confront a question he’d spent decades avoiding: who are you when the job that defined you disappears? What he found was a life beyond the pit wall, and a reminder that being on this earth isn’t a dress rehearsal.</p><br><p>DRIVE by Christian Horner will be published on 22nd October by Bantam: <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1911754785" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1911754785</a></p><br><p>Christian will be sharing stories from the book on tour across the UK (Nottingham Mon 19th, Bath 20th, London 26th October). To book tickets visit:</p><p><a href="https://www.nothird.co.uk/live-shows/christian-horner/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nothird.co.uk/live-shows/christian-horner/</a></p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>Andy Wilman is the legendary executive producer behind Top Gear and The Grand Tour, the creative force who helped turn a small, ageing motoring show into one of the most-watched programmes on the planet.</p><br><p>In this revealing conversation, Andy sits down with Jake to open up about the chaotic, brilliant, and often bruising journey behind the scenes. From the early days when Top Gear was “held together by accidents,” to the lightning-in-a-bottle chemistry that formed between Clarkson, Hammond and May, Andy explains how a mix of creative instinct, insecurity, and outright stubbornness shaped the show’s rise.</p><br><p>He also discusses the strange alchemy behind iconic ideas like The Stig, the happy mistakes that became formats, and the moments where the team’s success began to run away from them. Andy reflects on the personal cost of building a global juggernaut: the burnout, the pressure of chasing ever-bigger audience numbers, the fear of being “found out,” and the toll it took on his home life and mental health..&nbsp;</p><br><p>This episode goes far beyond cars. It’s a conversation about leadership, the dangers of unchecked momentum, the creative magic that comes from imperfection, and the deeper human truth Andy only recognised with hindsight: that success means nothing if you never stop long enough to enjoy it.</p><br><p><strong>Want the exclusive story on the high-stakes Amazon deal that launched The Grand Tour? </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@The-Room-Where-It-Happened" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Watch Andy on 'The Room Where It Happened' </strong></a>with Jake.</p><br><p>Surfshark 👉 Go to https://surfshark.com/highperformance or use code HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!</p><br><p>Simba 👉 Jake believes better performance starts with better sleep. Discover Simba, start your 200-night trial today now:</p><p>https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-simba-au&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Vestiaire Collective&nbsp;👉: Buy and sell preloved menswear now: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vestiaire-au&nbsp;&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vestiaire-au&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Babbel 👉 Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off&nbsp;your subscription at: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/HPP-Babbel-AU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/HPP-Babbel-AU</a></p><br><p>Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.</p><p>Gemini Intergalactic UK, Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority, under Firm Reference Number: 921817</p><br><p>HP Foundation 👉Do you want to kick-start an evolution that will change the lives of millions of children? Find out more about the High Performance Foundation: https://hppod.co/foundation&nbsp;</p><br><p>HP Corporate Events 👉Click here to book High Performance Events: https://hppod.co/corporate-events&nbsp;</p><br><p>Explore offers and discounts through our other partners:</p><p>https://hppod.co/partners</p><br><p>Andy’s book ‘<em>Mr&nbsp;Wilman’s Motoring Adventure’</em>&nbsp;is out now and available to purchase&nbsp;- https://hppod.co/mr-wilmans-motoring-adventure-clarkson&nbsp;</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>Boris Becker is one of tennis’s most iconic figures, a prodigy who won Wimbledon at just 17, a champion who reached the sport’s highest peaks, and a man who has faced extraordinary highs and devastating lows both on and off the court.</p><br><p>In this episode, Boris reflects on the mindset that drove him to success so early in life, the pressure of living in the global spotlight, and the personal challenges that tested his resilience. He speaks candidly about the sacrifices behind sporting greatness, the mental and emotional toll of fame, and what it takes to rebuild after public setbacks.</p><br><p>Boris also shares how he’s learned to balance ambition with perspective, why health and discipline remain central to his daily life, and what he now understands about passion, identity, and purpose beyond winning.</p><br><p>This is an intimate, thought-provoking conversation with a sporting legend who has lived at the very edge of triumph and adversity.&nbsp;</p><br><p>🚨 Partners</p><br><p>Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/heights1</p><br><p>Tide 👉 Free £50? Just spend £100 on your Tide card to get it when you use code HP50:</p><p>Audio: https://highpfrmc.com/tidehp50</p><br><p>HP Foundation 👉Do you want to kick-start an evolution that will change the lives of millions of children? Find out more about the High Performance Foundation: https://hppod.co/foundation</p><br><p>HP Corporate Events 👉Click here to book High Performance Events: https://hppod.co/corporate-events</p><br><p>Explore offers and discounts through our other partners:</p><p>https://hppod.co/partners</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>In high performance, we often celebrate success,&nbsp;the awards, the headlines, the restaurants, the fame. But for Gordon Ramsay, the real story lies in the struggle behind the spotlight.</p><br><p>In this episode, Gordon Ramsay explores the true meaning of high performance, and the price of perfection. From growing up in a council house and losing his dream football career to standing beside culinary legends like Marco Pierre White and earning Michelin stars around the world, Gordon opens up about the relentless drive that shaped him.&nbsp;</p><br><p>With raw honesty and trademark fire, he reflects on failure, family, and the hunger that still pushes him forward.&nbsp;</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>Nico Rosberg spent 31 years building his identity around a single goal to become Formula 1 World Champion. In this episode Nico reveals the stark reality of achieving his ultimate dream, explaining why his 2016 triumph brought relief rather than euphoria and why he walked away from a £100m+ fortune at his absolute peak.</p><br><p>He strips back the curtain on his legendary, fierce rivalry with childhood friend Lewis Hamilton, describing the psychological warfare of their title fights and the conscious rewiring required to stop yielding in wheel-to-wheel battles.</p><p>Nico also opens up about his secret mental training regime at a time when psychology was viewed as a weakness. From his foot violently shaking on the accelerator in Abu Dhabi to reframing failure in a locked hotel room, he shares a masterclass on how to train your reaction to fear.</p><br><p>This episode offers a raw, gripping look at the psychological cost of winning at all costs and what it truly takes to conquer your inner critic.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Postcode Lottery 👉 Discover how Postcode Lottery players are Powering Hope Together. Click here to find out more: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-postcode-au&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-postcode-au&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Better Help 👉 Join Jake in Saying It Louder with 10% off Betterhelp Therapy. Click here: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-betterhelp-au&nbsp;" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-betterhelp-au&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>AG1 👉Head to <a href="http://drinkag1.com/highperformance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://drinkag1.com/highperformance</a> to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs</p><br><p>Do Health 👉 Get ahead of your health, don't react to it. Head to <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/dohealth-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/dohealth-hpp-au</a> to sign up now</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're revisiting this extraordinary conversation with one of our most-requested conversations - Usain Bolt.</p><br><p>Usain reveals the failures that changed the way he thought about performance, including the Olympics in Athens where he failed to make it out of the first round. He shares the moment his coach told him he simply wasn’t working hard enough, and the painful realisation that followed.</p><br><p>Usain opens up about the power of consistency, learning how to lose, handling pressure, competing with scoliosis, dealing with global fame, and the mindset that helped him win eight Olympic gold medals.</p><p>He also explains why he learned to <strong>“don’t think limits”</strong>, how he stayed calm before the biggest races of his life, and what high performance actually meant to him after dedicating his entire life to it.</p><br><p>Daniel's latest book Fed Up is out now <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/59539/daniel-lieberman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/59539/daniel-lieberman</a></p><br><p>AG1 👉 Head to <a href="http://drinkag1.com/highperformance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://drinkag1.com/highperformance</a> to save £20 on your first month, plus a free welcome kit, Vitamin D3 + K2 and five travel packs</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>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 find it too. Finding your Why, is the idea that “everyone knows what we do, some of us know how we do it, but very few of us can articulate why we do what we do.” Great leaders think, act and communicate in the exact same way, which is completely different from everyone else. They tell people why they do what they do, rather than what they do. In this episode, they delve into how Simon found his why, after becoming unfulfilled in work and life whilst at career high point and how he helps others find their why too.</p><br><p>They also discuss how you cannot be a high performer on your own. He shares language is crucial when giving feedback and how to shape criticism so those in power will respond well to it. This episode is a deep dive into finding your purpose, using your best attributes to their fullest and what makes a great leader.</p><br><p>Listen to Simon help Jake find his ‘Why’ exclusively on the High Performance App.</p><br><p>Download The High Performance App by clicking the link below and using the code: HPAPP https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/app-link</p><br><p>Find Simon’s book ‘Start with Why’ here: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/start-with-why-how-great-leaders-inspire-everyone-to-take-action-simon-sinek/239994?ean=9780241958223</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>Dr Chris van Tulleken is a doctor, scientist and one of the UK’s leading voices on ultra-processed food. An associate professor at UCL, an NHS doctor, World Health Organisation adviser and author of the bestselling <em>Ultra-Processed People</em>, he has spent years investigating what the food industry is really putting on our plates.</p><br><p>But the truth about what we eat is far more unsettling than most of us realise...</p><br><p>In this eye-opening conversation, we revisit why Chris believes the evidence linking ultra-processed food to physical and mental health problems has reached the same threshold we once reached with tobacco. He reveals how the world’s biggest tobacco companies helped shape the modern diet, how food is engineered and tested to make us eat more and eat faster, and what certain additives may be doing to our gut, our mood and our brains.</p><br><p>He shares what happened when he spent a month eating an 80% ultra-processed diet, why so many people are living in “food swamps”, and the eye-watering sums of money that he has turned down from fast food companies to protect his integrity. Chris also sets out the two changes he believes could transform our food system: clear warning labels on unhealthy food and a government nutrition committee free from industry money.</p><br><p>This is a conversation about agency, justice and taking back control, and a powerful reminder that if you struggle with this food, it’s not your fault.</p><br><p>AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at <a href="http://drinkag1.com/highperformance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://drinkag1.com/highperformance</a> - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>After hundreds of conversations with extraordinary people, Jake and Damian stop and ask a question they've been circling for a while prompted by a recent social media post from Rob Beckett: how has High Performance changed since it started and are we part of the 'grindset' problem?</p><br><p>When the show began, they were fascinated by winning: routine, sacrifice, discipline, marginal gains. Jake once wrote a post about getting up at 5am that he now calls one of his biggest regrets. In this episode they play back their own early conversations, including Jake's advice to Steven Bartlett and Ant Middleton's definition of high performance from the show's second episode, and ask what they'd still stand by and what they've changed their minds about.</p><br><p>The shift started with Jonny Wilkinson, who told Jake that suffering doesn't lead you to joy. It just builds stronger habits of suffering. From there they get into the difference between high standards and grind culture, what the Special Forces told them about never feeling like they'd done enough, and whether the people who change the world are driven by obsessive or harmonious passion (they don't fully agree). Mark Manson and Jimmy Carr help them land it.</p><br><p>As Jake puts it: high standards ask something of you. Grind culture asks everything of you. If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough, or whether "enough" is even the right question, this one's for you.</p><br><p>Clips featured (full episodes linked below):</p><br><p>Steven Bartlett https://pod.fo/e/16ca9</p><p>Ant Middleton https://pod.fo/e/15f9f</p><p>Jonny Wilkinson https://pod.fo/e/9cca4</p><p>Mark Manson https://pod.fo/e/15bfe7</p><p>Jimmy Carr (released on October 26th!)</p><br><p>AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at <a href="http://drinkag1.com/highperformance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://drinkag1.com/highperformance</a> - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>Alessandro Benetton knows what it means to challenge an established order. When the Benetton family entered Formula 1 from the world of fashion, the paddock laughed. But rather than trying to fit in, they rewrote the rules, and went on to win world championships.</p><br><p>Alessandro joins us to reflect on the decisions that changed everything, from recognising Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary talent before the rest of the sport caught on to standing by his team when allegations of cheating threatened the family’s reputation. He shares why backing your instincts, challenging convention and trusting the people around you can matter most when the pressure is on.</p><br><p>This is an insight into the advantage of being an outsider, the courage to make unconventional decisions, and why sometimes the best way to get ahead is to stop following the crowd.</p><br><p>Alessandro Benetton Bio:</p><br><p>Alessandro Benetton is Chairman of Edizione and Mundys, and the founder of 21 Invest. He began his career in Formula 1, taking over the Benetton team at just 24 and becoming the youngest chairman in F1 history. Under his leadership, the team won two drivers’ championships with Michael Schumacher and the 1995 constructors’ title.</p><br><p><em>The documentary 'Benetton Formula' is available now on Sky in the UK and NOW in Germany</em></p><br><p>AG1 👉 Grab the Autumn Wellness bundle at <a href="http://drinkag1.com/highperformance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://drinkag1.com/highperformance</a> - Get a free welcome kit and shaker, a month's supply of Omega 3 capsules, a bottle of Vitamin D3K2 and five travel packs, plus an extra £10 off</p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>Dame Jess Ennis-Hill is one of Britain’s greatest athletes. A triple world heptathlon champion, European champion and Olympic gold medallist, she reached the absolute peak of her sport.</p><p>But behind the medals was a very different story....</p><br><p>We revisit this incredible conversation where Jess reveals what it was like to become Britain’s “Golden girl” ahead of London 2012, carrying the weight of huge public expectations and feeling that anything less than gold would be seen as failure.</p><br><p>She opens up about the injury that cost her an Olympic opportunity, returning to elite competition after becoming a mum, and the challenge of accepting that her body and training had changed.</p><p>Jess also explains how sports psychology, visualisation and blocking out the noise helped her perform when the pressure was at its highest, why having the right people around you matters, and why she ultimately believes happiness and balance are at the heart of high performance.</p><br><p>This is the story behind the medals, and what it really took to become an Olympic champion.</p><br><p>XTB 👉 To find out more and make your money work, use code HPP at: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU </a></p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>We've sat down with hundreds of high performers. These are five sentences we've never heard a single one of them say...</p><br><p>"I'll start when I'm ready." "That's just the way I am." "It's not fair." "I've done enough." "I did it on my own." None of them is a character flaw, but each one quietly pulls you away from where you want to be.</p><br><p>From the High Performance archive, Keely Hodgkinson explains why she puts her success down to 90% mindset, in a year when almost nobody believed she'd make the Olympic team. Matthew Syed remembers bombing a talk at Goldman Sachs and then going to Toastmasters every fortnight for three years. Joe Hart talks about England's Euro 2016 exit to Iceland without blaming a soul. Alun Wyn Jones explains why complacency was his biggest fear, and Laura Kenny shows why her story was never a solo effort, starting with setting fire to a jacket potato in Belgium at 18.</p><br><p>Along the way, Damian brings in the research on "if-then" plans that help you follow through, the labels we let others stick on us, why growth mindset might matter less than we've been told, and the difference between harmonious and obsessive passion. Jake questions whether never having "done enough" is healthy at all, and explains why the people who made your life hardest helped shape you too.</p><br><p>Full episodes links for the guests featured: </p><ul><li>Keely Hodgkinson <a href="https://pod.fo/e/252844" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/252844</a></li><li>Matthew Syed<a href=" https://pod.fo/e/164cec " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://pod.fo/e/164cec </a></li><li>Joe Hart <a href="https://pod.fo/e/24b0f2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/24b0f2</a></li><li>Alun Wyn Jones <a href="https://pod.fo/e/2b6885" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/2b6885</a></li><li>Laura Kenny <a href="https://pod.fo/e/249586" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.fo/e/249586</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>XTB 👉 To find out more and make your money work, use code HPP at: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU </a></p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>Linford Christie didn't just race his opponents, he tried to beat them before the gun even fired. The Olympic champion reveals the psychology behind his ruthless approach to the 100m, and the mindset that allowed him to keep pushing when most would have stopped.</p><br><p>Linford reflects on the hunger that drove him to the top despite starting his international career later than most, and why winning Olympic gold in Barcelona felt more like relief than celebration. He also opens up about the pressure of constant scrutiny, the emotional armour he built throughout his career, and the personal cost of never allowing himself to show weakness.</p><br><p>Now in his 60s, Linford shares what he's learned about achievement, vulnerability and finally being able to appreciate what he's accomplished.</p><br><p>XTB 👉 To find out more and make your money work, use code HPP at: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/XTB_HPP_AU </a></p><br><p>Vitality 👉 We've partnered with Vitality because our philosophies align perfectly: healthy habits build high performance and can lead to a healthier, longer life. Find out more about health and life insurance with Vitality: <a href="https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highpfrmc.com/vitality-hpp-au</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>