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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
LeadershipmindsetresilienceFormula 1motivationself-belieffootballgriefconfidenceDecision-makingOlympicssuccessambitionidentityperformance psychology
What listeners will find here
How Benetton turned outsider thinking into Formula 1 titles
Formula 1, leadership and outsider advantage drive this conversation with Alessandro Benetton. He reflects on spotting Michael Schumacher early, leading Benetton to world titles, and making unconventional decisions while the team faced intense pressure and controversy.
Jess Ennis-Hill on pressure, comeback, and the mindset behind Olympic gold
Jess Ennis-Hill reflects on the pressure of being Britain’s “Golden girl” before London 2012 and why anything less than gold felt like failure. She also talks about injury, returning after motherhood, and the mental tools that helped her perform under intense expectations.
Five phrases top performers avoid—and what they say instead
This episode looks at five sentences high performers never say, from “I’ll start when I’m ready” to “I did it on my own.” Using archive stories from athletes and thinkers, it explores how mindset, accountability, practice, and support shape sustained performance.
Robin van Persie on the self-doubt, sacrifice and honesty behind world-class success
Robin van Persie reflects on the inner battles that shaped his career, from writing himself a letter he couldn’t believe to making painful personal changes at 24. It’s a candid look at ambition, regret and the mindset behind becoming world-class.
Stop Waiting to Be Chosen
This episode tackles the habit of waiting for permission before making a move. Jake and Damian build the case that readiness rarely arrives on schedule, using stories and ideas from athletes, thinkers, and founders who acted before they felt fully validated.
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