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by High Performance · English
Welcome to High Performance. Through fascinating conversations with remarkable guests, Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes uncover the secrets behind High Performance and explore how we can all become the best version of ourselves. We focus on uncovering the learnings from top performers in every field, from sport to entertainment, business, health and wellness. No matter where our guests have excelled, they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On High Performance we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Are You Actually Afraid Of? | The Truth About Fear & Self-Doubt
Fear and self-doubt as normal signals; the “cave you fear to enter holds a treasure” idea—fear often appears before major success, and the goal is to process it, name it, and act anyway.
27 May 2026 · 36m · 17 chapters
Steve McClaren: Inside England’s Golden Generation & Sir Alex’s Man United (E412)
Steve McClaren discusses “high performance” under pressure, his England managerial experiences, and parallels with Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United culture—covering decision-making, preparation,…
25 May 2026 · 1h 49m · 39 chapters
Inside The Secret Struggles of a Running Superstar | Georgia Hunter Bell (E411)
Georgia Hunter-Bell’s “walk away and come back” journey from a promising junior runner, through burnout/depression and identity loss after a US track scholarship, to returning under coach Trevor…
22 May 2026 · 45m · 22 chapters
What Happens When Trust Breaks Down?
Trust as the “single most important currency,” especially in the AI era and user-generated content, where people can’t easily verify outputs and must rely on reputation, transparency, and consistency.
20 May 2026 · 30m · 13 chapters
The England Coach Carrying Heartbreak Into World Cup ’26 | Justin Cochrane (E410)
Justin Cochrane, England’s World Cup ’26 backroom coach, describes carrying personal grief after his wife Leanne’s death from anaplastic thyroid cancer (she died Nov 2024) while continuing elite…
18 May 2026 · 1h 5m · 28 chapters
The “F*ck You” Mindset That Made Me Champion | Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey discusses her “f*ck you” competitive mindset, the cost of chasing championships, and how repeated concussions shaped her fighting style and eventual retirement.
15 May 2026 · 58m · 26 chapters
What Do You Do The Day After You Win? (ft. Yaya Touré, Ben Ainslie & Ian Thorpe)
The episode explores “the day after you win”—why major achievements (gold medals, titles, career milestones) often don’t bring lasting joy, and how to avoid linking happiness to external outcomes.
13 May 2026 · 32m · 18 chapters
7ft Tall and Fighting To Survive: WWE & AEW Athlete Paul Wight's Incredible Story (E409)
Paul Wight (“Big Show”) discusses his life as a 7-foot WWE/AEW athlete, focusing on surviving acromegaly, rebuilding his health, and learning how to be kind and emotionally grounded despite fame and…
11 May 2026 · 1h 42m · 40 chapters
Things Men Don't Say Out Loud (E408)
Men’s mental health and emotional openness—why “men don’t say it out loud,” how stigma and conditioning (“keep it in,” “don’t show weakness”) lead to anxiety and hidden struggles, and how therapy and…
8 May 2026 · 58m · 26 chapters
When Sport Crosses the Line (ft. James Witts, Author of DOPE)
How doping and “shortcuts” in elite sport erode athletes’ moral compasses, and what keeps people aligned with “true north” as pressure, culture, and opportunity build.
6 May 2026 · 1h 3m · 33 chapters
The Man Behind Bodø/Glimt's Champions League Miracle | Bjørn Mannsverk (E407)
Bjørn Mannsverk explains how Bodø/Glimt’s “Champions League miracle” was built through fighter-pilot-style mental training and a “sustainable performance culture” that focuses on controllable…
4 May 2026 · 55m · 30 chapters
The Coach Who Puts People Before Medals | Adam Peaty's Olympic Coach, Mel Marshall
Mel Marshall, Adam Peaty’s Olympic breaststroke coach, explains her people-first coaching philosophy: “people before performance,” sustainable questioning, balance, and building character alongside…
1 May 2026 · 44m · 23 chapters
What Elite Performers Do When The Pressure Hits
How elite performers handle pressure in high-stakes moments; pressure is inevitable, so the focus is on managing expectations, acknowledging fear, staying present, and leaning on teams and leadership.
29 Apr 2026 · 52m · 23 chapters
Oscar Piastri Exclusive: The Mindset Secrets of F1's Calmest Driver (E406)
Oscar Piastri discusses the mindset and behind-the-scenes work behind being “the calmest driver,” his path to F1, how he handles pressure and emotions, and his view of 2026-style regulation changes…
27 Apr 2026 · 50m · 18 chapters
Stephen Hendry: I Put Snooker Before Everything, Even Family
Stephen Hendry reflects on dominating snooker through obsession, relentless practice, emotional control, and major personal sacrifices, including prioritizing snooker over family and admitting the…
24 Apr 2026 · 40m · 17 chapters
High Performance Racing is here! With Jake, Rob Smedley & Otmar Szafnauer
Launch episode of “High Performance Racing,” a new weekly Formula One podcast.
22 Apr 2026 · 52m · 22 chapters
105-Year-Old WW2 Bomber Pilot Shares a Century of Wisdom | Colin Bell (E405)
Colin Bell, a 105-year-old RAF Mosquito pilot, recounts flying 50+ WWII missions (13 over Berlin), surviving anti-aircraft fire, “being coned” by searchlights, and evading fighters, then reflects on…
20 Apr 2026 · 58m · 25 chapters
Gary Lineker: How Feeling Like a Fraud Made Me One of England's Greatest
Gary Lineker reflects on how “fraud” feelings and self-doubt shaped his football and TV success, linking resilience to his upbringing, key mentors, and coping strategies under pressure (including…
17 Apr 2026 · 1h 4m · 28 chapters
400 Episodes: The Conversations That Changed Us
This 400th episode of High Performance is a behind-the-scenes “journey” conversation with co-host Jake Humphrey, producer Will, and absent Damien Hughes, recorded from a hotel in Madrid.
15 Apr 2026 · 46m · 23 chapters
Peter Kenyon: How He Transformed Man Utd & Chelsea to Dominate World Football (E404)
Peter Kenyon explains how he helped transform Manchester United (1996–2004) and Chelsea (2004–) by building winning cultures through business governance, “trilogy” leadership, ruthless player…
13 Apr 2026 · 1h 16m · 37 chapters
Jean Todt: The Mastermind Behind Ferrari and Schumacher’s Dominant Era (E403)
Jean Todt, former Ferrari/F1 team leader and later FIA/UN road-safety envoy, explains how Ferrari built Schumacher’s dominant era through driver psychology, team rebuilding, and relentless detail; he…
10 Apr 2026 · 48m · 24 chapters
What Olympian David Smith Taught Us About Living Whilst Facing Death
Olympian David Smith reflects on living while facing terminal cancer, including a sudden collapse to quadriplegia, and the mindset shift he calls “dance with the music” (embracing the journey, love,…
8 Apr 2026 · 31m · 11 chapters
Yaya Touré: The Dressing Room Standards That Turned Man City Into Champions (E402)
Yaya Touré discusses his transition from elite player to coach/manager, the “standards” he believes create winning dressing rooms, and the psychological realities of life in football (including…
6 Apr 2026 · 1h 15m · 31 chapters
Martin Lewis: How I Built Britain's Most Trusted Brand — and the Price I Paid
Martin Lewis discusses building MoneySavingExpert around trust, campaigning journalism, and consumer protection; he also reflects on the personal cost of high performance and responsibility, plus…
3 Apr 2026 · 52m · 22 chapters