Ollie Bearman is a rising star in the world of motorsport, known for his impressive performances and determination to make it to the top. As a young and talented driver, Ollie has been making waves with his exceptional skills on the track and inspiring journey towards becoming a Formula 1 driver. In this episode, Jake sits down with Ollie to discuss his path to Formula 1, and the extreme mental and physical demands that come with being a racing driver. Ollie candidly shares the moment he knew he was destined for Formula 1, his techniques for managing the immense pressure, …
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With the new Premier League season around the corner, Jake and Damian catch up to discuss and reflect on the conversations they’ve had with top footballers and their perspective on playing at the top level. Drawing from past interviews with legends like Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard, and Robin Van Persie, …
This episode is part of our "Experts In Their Field" mini-series, presented by Salesforce. Daniel Priestley is an entrepreneur and best-selling author. He founded his first company at the age of 21 and built it into a multi-million-dollar enterprise by age 25. Daniel has since expanded his business ventures across …
Alex Honnold (Free Solo): Conquering Fear, Defying Death and Finding Your Flow
State (E280)
Aug. 12, 2024
Alex Honnold is a world-renowned professional rock climber, best known for his free solo ascents of big walls. His most notable achievement is the free solo climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, a feat that brought him international fame and was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary, "Free Solo”. …
We had the privilege of catching up with two remarkable athletes fresh from their medal success at the 2024 Olympic Games: Mountain Biker Tom Pidcock and Middle-Distance Runner Josh Kerr. In this episode, Jake takes a moment to reflect on Tom's candid insights into the importance of facing adversity head-on, …
This episode is part of our ‘Experts In Their Field’ mini-series, presented by Salesforce. Marc Mathieu is the former Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Unilever. He now brings his extensive expertise to Salesforce as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Customer Transformation and …
Renowned author and spiritual leader, Deepak Chopra joins Jake and Damian at the Founders Forum event to explore how we can enhance our lives and find greater fulfilment. Known for his work on medicine and mindfulness, Deepak explains how these practices can help us enter a state of flow, where …
After coming out of retirement and winning Silver at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, we revisit a captivating conversation with one of Britain's most recognised athletes, Tom Daley. In this episode, Tom shares his inspiring journey with Jake and Damian, revealing how growing up feeling different had given him …
This episode is part of our ‘Experts In Their Field’ mini-series, presented by Salesforce. Jake and Damian sit down with Patricia Bright, one of the UK's leading social media influencers, to discuss her journey and passion for equality. Proudly acclaimed as one of the UK’s foremost fashion and beauty YouTube …
Rob Edwards (Luton Manager): Premier League Promotion, Gaining Perspective and
Bouncing Back (E276)
July 29, 2024
Luton Town football manager Rob Edwards sits with Jake and Damian to discuss the highs and lows of his career in football management. In this episode, former professional footballer and Luton Town’s manager, Rob Edwards, known for his resilience and leadership, opens up about the mental challenges he faced, emphasising …
Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, Jake and Damian catch up to discuss and share the insights and lessons they’ve learned from years of interviews with legendary Olympians. In this episode, they explore the different types of performance, whether peak, high or optimal, and they discuss how athletes prepare to …
This episode is part of our ‘Experts In Their Field’ mini-series, presented by Salesforce. In this episode, we welcome Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer for Google X, tech entrepreneur, and author of the best-selling books "Solve for Happy" and "Scary Smart” back to High Performance. Mo sits down with …
Four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson joins us on High Performance to explore the mindset and strategies that propelled him to extraordinary record- breaking athletics success. Known for his electrifying running style, Michael Johnson made history at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics by becoming the first man to win both the 200 …
After England's heartbreaking loss at Euro 2024 and Gareth Southgate stepping down as manager, Jake and Damian dive into the highs and lows of the tournament and Southgate's impactful tenure. They reflect on the unexpected turn of events throughout the tournament, noting the optimism for England's chances before the final. …
Tara Swart (Neuroscientist): The Science Behind Stress, Body Fat &
Manifestation (E273)
July 18, 2024
In this episode, respected neuroscientist and author Dr. Tara Swart joins Jake to uncover fascinating perspectives about the complex interplay between our brains and bodies. Tara sheds light on how our constant smartphone use impacts us both mentally and physically, and what we can do to reduce the side effects …
Jake and Damian are joined by Great Britain Olympic medal favourite Keely Hodgkinson, to dive deep into her journey as a middle-distance runner and her mindset as an elite athlete. Keely Hodgkinson is a rising star in athletics, winning 800m silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at just 19 years …
In this special episode, Jake and Damian reflect on England’s iconic Euro 2024 journey so far, revealing insights into the work Damian has conducted with the England team as part of their tournament preparations. Damian shares the details behind the conception of England’s penalty shootout ‘buddy’ system, highlighting how the …
Discover profound insights into the workings of the brain and how we can optimise its functions, with this conversation with neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial. In this episode, Rahul discusses the dynamic nature of the human brain, comparing neurons to floating jellyfish and highlighting our ever-changing emotional and behavioural …
Jake and Damian welcome former footballer Joleon Lescott to High Performance, discussing the highs and lows of his career, the influential people in his life and the challenges he faced on and off the pitch. Joleon Lescott is best known for his time at clubs including Everton and Manchester City, …
In this episode, we revisit a compelling conversation with the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. We explore the man behind the politician, and what he’s learned about leadership throughout his career Reflecting on his journey from barrister to party leader, Keir opens up to Jake and Damian about his …