The High Performance Podcast

High Performance

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.

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Feb 28, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
E106 - Anthony Taylor: Thinking correctly under pressure
Anthony Taylor is a current professional football referee. He has been a member of the Select Group of referees since the 2010/11 season, who officiate primarily in the Premier League. Anthony has been chosen to referee the FA Cup Final, League Cup Final, Play-Off Final and the UEFA Nations League Final. But before football, Anthony's first career was as a prison officer at a category A jail. On 12 June 2021, Anthony was the referee for the EURO 2020 group stage match between Finland and Denmark when Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch and required emergency treatment before being transferred to a local hospital and stabilised. ....... Calling all teachers, schools and educators! High Performance is delighted to partner with National Careers Week! Get an exclusive resource pack designed to challenge, prompt and inspire your students. https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/education-sign-up-first/ Check out our merch including new limited edition prints in our shop featuring some our favourite messages. https://shop.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Go out our website to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 25, 2022 · 2 min
BITESIZE #56 | Sir Jason Kenny: Get the most out of the people around you
This week’s high performance bitesize nugget comes from Sir Jason Kenny, Britain's most decorated Olympian, who collected seven gold medals and two silvers across four Olympic Games. We frequently hear about athletes setting targets, imposing strict rules and striving for the next level of performance but Jason certainly showed that there is no one way to be a high performer. Jason describes the importance of getting the most out of the people around you. Listen and watch to the full episode with Jason: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/jasokenny ....... Calling all teachers, schools and educators! High Performance is delighted to partner with National Careers Week! Sign up with your email address to be the first to know when resources are available. https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/education-sign-up-first/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2022 · 47 min
E105 - Josh Taylor: The road to become an undisputed world champion
In this special bonus mid-week episode we speak to Scottish boxing world champion Josh Taylor. Josh made history in 2021 in becoming Britain's first undisputed world champion in the four-belt era. He's a boxer that hasn't had the recognition he deserves. They talk about courage, how following your dreams will enable you to live a life with no regrets, and how loving and taking care of yourself will result in happiness and a sense of fulfilment. "The Tartan Tornado" will defend his undisputed super-lightweight titles against Jack Catterall in Scotland on Saturday February 26th. ....... Calling all teachers, schools and educators! High Performance is delighted to partner with National Careers Week! Sign up with your email address to be the first to know when resources are available. https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/education-sign-up-first/ Check out our new limited edition prints in our shop featuring some our favourite messages. https://shop.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Go out our website to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2022 · 46 min
E104 - Steve Clarke: Playing with the expectation of success and not the fear of failure
Steve Clarke is the current Scotland National Team Head Coach. As a player Steve played for St Mirren and Chelsea winning three major trophies. He also won six Scotland senior caps. After finishing his playing career, Steve assisted Ruud Gullit at Newcastle United, Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, Gianfranco Zola at West Ham United and Sir Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool. In his first outright managerial role, he led West Bromwich Albion to eighth place in the Premier League, achieving a record points total and highest-ever finish for the club. At Kilmarnock he set a new club record points tally of 59 in the process. This podcast was recorded live at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh. Thank you to our sponsors Pleo, the business expenses solution that empowers your people to do more - go to www.pleo.io ....... Calling all teachers, schools and educators! High Performance is delighted to partner with National Careers Week! Sign up with your email address to be the first to know when resources are available. https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/education-sign-up-first/ Check out our new limited edition prints in our shop featuring some our favourite messages. https://shop.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Go out our website to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2022 · 3 min
BITESIZE #55 | Osi Umenyiora: The attention to detail that won the Super Bowl!
Osi Umenyiora was one of the NFL’s leading defensive ends for nearly a decade becoming an American Football icon in the process, winning Super Bowls XLII and XLVI. In this week’s bitesize, Osi tells the story of how he gained a game winning edge on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl in 2007. Always do your homework! Listen and watch to the full episode with Osi Umenyiora: How small details deliver big differences: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/osi-umenyiora ....... Calling all teachers, schools and educators! High Performance is delighted to partner with National Careers Week! Sign up with your email address to be the first to know when resources are available. https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/education-sign-up-first/ Check out our new limited edition prints in our shop featuring some our favourite messages. https://shop.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Go out our website to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min
E103 - Pippa Grange: How to Fear Less
Pippa Grange is an applied psychologist, culture coach and author. She worked as the Head of People and Team Development at The Football Association until the end of 2019, leaving to focus on “the broadening definition of success and winning in sport, especially for women and girls”. Her most recent book, Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself, Pippa shares how living with less fear allows us to experience a more fulfilling and passion-filled life. In this episode Pippa takes us through the different types of fear we experience, where they originate and how to overcome them. She shares her insights into performance culture and how creating a space for people to be vulnerable will encourage them to take risks. Pippa offers practical tips on how to tackle anxiety and shame, whilst exploring ideas of identity, community and the struggle of perfectionism. You can find Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself by Pippa Grange here: https://amzn.to/3Ly4ObO ....... Check out our new limited edition prints in our shop featuring some our favourite messages. https://shop.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Just a few tickets left for the LIVE TOUR in Edinburgh with Scotland manager Steve Clarke on Feb 18th! Buy here: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL And remember to check out our website to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and inspirational boosts from some very special expert guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2022 · 2 min
BITESIZE #54 | Angela Ruggerio: Everything in life is a choice
Winter Olympic legend Angela Ruggiero brings the bitesize brilliance this week. Angela is a four-time Olympian and Gold Medalist in Ice Hockey and was the first female non-goalie to play in a men’s professional hockey league. In this clip, Angela talks about the advice her father gave her growing up - everything is a choice. You decide how you react. Angela took this advice to become one of the most influential people in sport. Listen and watch to the full episode with Angela Ruggiero - the golden benefits of living a disciplined life: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/angelaruggiero ....... Check out our new limited edition prints in our shop featuring some our favourite messages. https://shop.thehighperformancepodcast.com/ Just a few tickets left for the LIVE TOUR in Edinburgh with Scotland manager Steve Clarke on Feb 18th! Buy here: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL And remember to check out our website to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Join now for an exclusive podcast with sports psychologist Pippa Grange Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2022 · 37 min
E102 - Lee Child: Hoping for the best but planning for the worst
Lee Child (aka James Dover Grant CBE) is an author, most well known for his thriller series Jack Reacher. The novels follow Jack, a former American military policeman, who ambles around the United States. The series has sold over 100 million copies, selling 9 books every second. Lee Child was born in Coventry, went to law school in Sheffield and after part-time work in the theatre, he joined Granada Television in Manchester for what turned out to be an eighteen-year career as a presentation director. But Lee was fired in 1995 at the age of 40 as a result of corporate restructuring. He decided to throw all those years of television experience behind writing a thriller, spent £3.99 on some paper and pencils, sat down to write a book, Killing Floor, the first in the Jack Reacher series. Reacher launches on Prime Video on 4th February. - - - - - - - - Get the last few tickets for the HPP TOUR 2022 7th Feb: Salford Lowry - Russel Kane, comedian 18th Feb: Edinburgh - Steve Clarke, Scotland Football Manager. 2nd March: London Indigo at the O2 - Vex King, author Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our bestseller ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Try the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2022 · 2 min
BITESIZE #53 | Eddie Jones: You have to love the grind!
On the eve of a new Six Nations campaign, we throw it right back to episode 40 with England Rugby Head Coach, Eddie Jones. In the episode Eddie shared insights from the lessons he had learned from the head of a top London hotel, how teaching children shaped his approach to elite athletes and the unintended benefits from suffering from a stroke. Through all of it, he advocates that you have to love the process - or, his own description “love the grind." Listen and watch to the full episode with Eddie Jones: How to relentlessly pursue perfection: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/eddiejones ....... Just a few tickets left for the LIVE TOUR! Manchester Lowry - 7th Feb Edinburgh - 18th Feb Buy here: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise including new limited prints and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Join now for an exclusive podcast with Pippa Grange Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
E101 - Karl Lokko: A lesson in the importance of placing empathy over opinion
Karl Lokko is an activist, public speaker, influencer and businessman. Son of previous illegal immigrants, Karl became a gang leader at 14 years old. His gang (Mayhem and Destruction) had over 60 members at its height. But, aftering finding spirituality in his late teens he has turned his life around. Now, he works to reform gang culture and empower black youth with his companies Black Seed and BRXTN Studio. Karl has always worked as the personal advisor for Prince Harry. In the latest episode of the High Performance Podcast Karl shares with us his experience in gang culture, the struggle of being a young, successful black man in Britain and his relationship with regret. ....... Get the last few tickets for the HPP TOUR 2022 1st Feb: Birmingham - Lewis Morgan, co-founder of Gymshark 7th Feb: Salford Lowry - Guest TBA 18th Feb: Edinburgh - Steve Clarke, Scotland Football Manager. 2nd March: London Indigo at the O2, Guest TBA Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our bestseller ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2022 · 2 min
BITESIZE #52 | Grace Beverley: Passion & purpose can come AFTER the hard work
We rewind back to episode 59 and our chat with Grace Beverley. Grace is founder and CEO of two successful businesses, Tala and Shreddy. Grace talks brilliantly about how passion and purpose has now been sold as a ‘must have’. With the rise of social media, we now want this at the beginning of our working lives rather than finding it through our working life. Sometimes we need to go through the hard stuff, before we get the good stuff! Listen and watch to the full episode: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/grace-beverley Grace talks about what gave her the confidence to get started, How she manages those around her with more experience and her views on social media and navigating modern life. ....... The HP LIVE TOUR is nearly here! Get the last few tickets to see: Lewis Morgan, co-founder of Gymshark - Birmingham 1st Feb Russell Kane, comedian - Manchester 7th Feb Steve Clarke, Scotland Football Manager - Edinburgh 18th Feb Vex King, best selling author - London 2nd March Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
E100 - Bear Grylls: Don't let success go to your head or failure go to your heart
We celebrate our 100th episode with a very special guest! Bear Grylls is an adventurer, writer and presenter. He’s helped many people explore, and learn to love, the wild; including some very famous faces in his show Running Wild with Bear Grylls. In 2009, Bear was appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout at age 35. Bear shares the best way to deal with failure, how key family is in his life, why we should all try to deconstruct “the hero” and much more. Most importantly, how his motto ‘never give up’ has guided him through all his adventures, in the wild and in his personal life. ....... The HP LIVE TOUR is nearly here! Just a few tickets remaining: 1st Feb: Birmingham - Lewis Morgan, co-founder of Gymshark 7th Feb: Salford Lowry 18th Feb: Edinburgh - Steve Clarke, Scotland Football Manager. 2nd March: London Indigo at the O2. Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our bestseller ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2022 · 3 min
BITESIZE #51 | Dina Asher-Smith: Roots & Wings
In this week’s bitesize we jump back to episode 15 with the fastest women in British history, Dina Asher-Smith. Jake tells Dina his family motto passed down from his parents to him - roots & wings. A phrase that rings true with Dina and her own family. Having the confidence to go off to chase your dreams, but no matter what happens there are always roots to come home any time you need support and help. This podcast more than any other left us with the biggest smiles thanks to Dina! Listen to the full episode: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/dina-asher-smith ....... Our firsts guests for the HP LIVE TOUR have been announced; Birmingham - Lewis Morgan, co-founder of Gymshark Edinburgh - Steve Clarke, Scotland Football Manager. Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 17, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
E99 - Vicky Pattison: Listen without prejudice
Vicky Pattison is a bestselling author and TV star. Vicky began her career on reality TV (Geordie Shore, Masterchef, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here), but now she uses her platform of 5 million followers to spread awareness of key feminist issues, such as body image, imposter syndrome and mental health. Vicky shares with us the value of maintaining good relationships and happiness in a high performance life. As you know, this podcast is about challenging pre-conceptions and embracing a growth mindset. So open your mind and enjoy this week’s episode with Vicky. Vicky’s book ‘The Secret to Happy’ is out now. *WARNING: This episode does contain swearing* ....... Our first guests have been announced! The last tickets are on sale for our LIVE TOUR in 2022. Buy here: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our bestselling book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy our audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF We have BRAND NEW content up on our exclusive members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE, this month with 'brain performance' coach, Dr Ryan Wohlfert. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2022 · 2 min
BITESIZE #50 | Sir Ian McGeechan: Never do anything second rate
What a pleasure it was to welcome Sir Ian McGeechan to the podcast, one of rugby’s most popular and well regarded figures, most notably for being a true legend of the world’s most famous touring team - the British & Irish Lions. A PE and Geography teacher by profession, Ian has a great empathy with players, an ability to get the right people around him and is incredibly knowledgeable about the game. In this clip Ian describes the sacrifice his father made that he didn’t know until after he died that taught him the most valuable lesson. Listen to the full episode: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/ianmcggechan ....... Still a few tickets left for our LIVE TOUR in 2022. Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 10, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
E98 - Chrissie Wellington: Racing the imperfect race perfectly
Chrissie Wellington OBE is a former British professional triathlete and four-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion. She held all three world and championship records relating to ironman triathlon races and remains the world record holder for Ironman distance (8hrs,18 mins). But her success doesn’t stop there, she also has an MA in Econ Development Studies, is the Global Lead for Health and Wellbeing for parkrun and is a Sunday Times Best Selling author. As a child her dad told her to ‘seize every opportunity and make a mark on the world for all the right reasons.’ She’s certainly achieved that, and in this podcast, she reveals how you too can learn to trust yourself, believe in what you are capable of and be the best you can be. Chrissie has released two children's wellbeing storybooks with friend and former athlete Susie Bush-Ramsey entitled You're so strong and You're so amazing, available to buy here. ....... Big name guests announcing soon for LIVE TOUR in 2022. Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2022 · 3 min
BITESIZE #49 | Chris Voss: Stop giving advice and just listen
Former FBI hostage negotiator and author Chris Voss joined us for E67 educating us on how to be a world class communicator. One of the most profound pearls of wisdom of the enlightening chat was also the simplest: just listen. We talk at around 150 words a minute yet are capable of listening to around 600 words in the same period. Our brains are often thinking ahead, planning our response. Slowing down our thinking and really engaging with the other person is saying is both a compliment and adds to our own competitive advantage. Listen to the full episode: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/podcast/chrisvoss ....... Still a few tickets left for our LIVE TOUR in 2022. Don’t miss out: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy the audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF And remember to check out our website for more exclusive merchandise and to join our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Just go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 3, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
E97 - Eric Dier: The benefits of stepping outside of your comfort zone
Eric Dier is a footballer who plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and England. Although Eric was born in Cheltenham, his family moved to Portugal when he was 7 - where he grew his talent at Sporting Lisbon through the youth ranks. Training in Portugal was a key aspect of Eric’s life, teaching him about respect, commitment and the importance of embracing discomfort. Eric shares with us the valuable lessons he’s learned from his career to date - “Comfort is the enemy.” ....... Tickets are on sale for our LIVE TOUR in 2022. Buy here: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy our audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF Thank you to our founding partner Lotus Cars. Check them out at lotuscars.com Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the pod. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
E96 - Happy Place Podcast Collaboration
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Dec 27, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
E95 - Expert Special: Why High Performance nutrition can change your life, with Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed
Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed, also known as Saliha Cooks, is a chef, a Gastroenterologist working for the NHS and the 2017 winner of MasterChef UK. Her work for the NHS focuses on Digestive disorders, which she combines with her passion for gastronomy. Saliha began cooking at age 12, heavily inspired by the Kashmiri style of cooking she saw from her mother and grandmother. Now, she draws upon her family traditions when creating recipe books, with the goal of promoting healthier, more enjoyable meals. In this episode Saliha shares with us insights into how we can best fuel our bodies, the questions we should be asking ourselves whilst eating and the importance of inclusion, not exclusion, in our diets. ....... Tickets are on sale for our LIVE TOUR in 2022. Buy here: https://sjm.lnk.to/HPPL Buy our book ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz Buy our audiobook: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.