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The High Performance Podcast

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.

Want to get the most from High Performance? Download the new High Performance app for FREE to access every episode, enjoy exclusive documentary and masterclass content.

You’ll get instant access to insights from the world’s best, will receive daily motivational boosts and can create your own personalised High Performance playlists.

Simply click here or search High Performance in the App store to get started.

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On High Performance we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there.

Want to get the most from High Performance? Download the new High Performance app for FREE to access every episode, enjoy exclusive documentary and masterclass content.

You’ll get instant access to insights from the world’s best, will receive daily motivational boosts and can create your own personalised High Performance playlists.

Simply click here or search High Performance in the App store to get started.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How Liverpool Used Data to Sign Mo Salah, Allison, and Van Dijk | Dr Ian Graham

Dec 11, 2025·—

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In football, we often obsess over the goals, the trophies, the star players. But for Dr Ian Graham, the real story sits in the unseen decisions and quiet calculations that shape everything a club becomes. In this...

John Legend: Why He Chose an 'Audacious' Name And How It Changed Him

Dec 9, 2025·—

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Win a behind-the-scenes experience at a High Performance record day! Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off and to be in with a chance of winning: John Legend didn’t set out to...

Top Gear Boss On Show's Meteoric Rise, BBC Exit & Clarkson Sacking | Andy Wilman (E382)

Dec 8, 2025·—

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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. In this...

The Secret to Feeling Calm When Out of Your Depth

Dec 4, 2025·—

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We all feel out of our depth, but the real secret is learning to stay calm anyway. In this episode, Jake and Damian explore a universal human experience, the moments when we feel completely out of our depth, and reveal...

How Changing Shoes Got Me Gold! Olympic Champion Denise Lewis

Dec 2, 2025·—

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Win a behind-the-scenes experience at a High Performance record day! Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January to be in with a chance of winning...

Why Your Gut Controls Your Mood, Energy, and Performance: Prof. Tim Spector (E381)

Nov 30, 2025·—

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We welcome back world-leading gut health expert Tim Spector to unpack the simple, science-backed shifts that can dramatically transform your wellbeing. Tim explains why the gut sits at the centre of immunity, energy...

Barry Hearn: How I Still Wake Up Every Day Hungry to Win

Nov 27, 2025·—

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Barry Hearn joins Jake and Damian for a no-nonsense masterclass in ambition, resilience, and the mindset that turned a kid from a council estate into one of the most influential figures in global sport. The legendary...

The Training That Changed Cristiano Ronaldo’s Game | Rene Meulensteen

Nov 25, 2025·—

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Sir Gareth Southgate: The Truth About Leaving England (E380)

Nov 23, 2025·—

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We welcome back Sir Gareth Southgate to High Performance for his most open and reflective conversation yet. In this episode, Gareth breaks his silence on England’s “almost” era, revealing the fear of failure, pressure...

Stop Caring What Everyone Thinks

Nov 20, 2025·—

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Most of us care far too much about what other people think, and it’s holding us back. In this episode, Jake and Damian break down how to free yourself from the need for approval, drawing on powerful insights from Adam...

Why Fear Is Not a Weakness: UFC Champion Tom Aspinall

Nov 19, 2025·—

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Win a behind-the-scenes experience at a High Performance record day! Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off to be in with a chance of winning: Tom Aspinall is one of the most...

Zak Brown: The Deal That Kept McLaren Alive and How I Rebuilt the Team (E379)

Nov 16, 2025·—

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown returns to High Performance to reveal the truth behind McLaren’s remarkable comeback, from financial crisis and public doubt to rebuilding one of Formula One’s most iconic teams. He opens up...

Joe Marler: His Story of Rage, Regret and Redemption

Nov 13, 2025·—

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England and Harlequins rugby legend Joe Marler opens up like never before, about the moment in 2018 when he hit breaking point, walked out on his family, and believed the world would be better off without him. What...

The SAS Mindset: Keep Going When Everyone Else Stops | Billy Billingham

Nov 11, 2025·—

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Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. There’s a difference between being tough and being strong, and Billy Billingham knows it better than...

Joe Cole: Inside Chelsea’s Ruthless Era - Abramovich, Mourinho & Mind Games (E378)

Nov 9, 2025·—

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Former England and Premier League star Joe Cole opens up about the lessons learned beyond the pitch, honesty, resilience, and what it truly means to live a high performance life. He reflects on the power of...

How To Handle Doubters & Stop Self-Sabotage | Questions You DM Us

Nov 6, 2025·—

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In this episode, Jake and Damian turn the spotlight on you, answering the questions that listeners have been sending in from around the world. From overcoming self-sabotage to dealing with doubt, they explore what it...

The Man Behind the All Blacks Mentality: Gilbert Enoka on Building Character & Connection

Nov 4, 2025·—

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Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. In this profound conversation, Gilbert Enoka, the legendary mental skills coach behind the New Zealand...

Mika Häkkinen: When F1 Was Fearless - Beating Schumacher & The Crash That Changed Everything (E377)

Nov 2, 2025·—

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Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen reflects on the mindset, discipline, and calmness that defined his legendary career, and his unforgettable rivalry with Michael Schumacher. He opens up about the...

World Leading Psychologist: The 19 Words That Change How You Handle Criticism | Adam Grant

Oct 30, 2025·—

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What does high performance really demand from the human mind? In this conversation, world-leading organisational psychologist Adam Grant explores how the best performers think, learn, and lead. Adam unpacks why great...

When to Say What You Think (And When Not To) with Harvard Psychologist Steven Pinker

Oct 28, 2025·—

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Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. What makes great communicators stand out isn’t confidence, charisma, or talent, it’s clarity. In this...

Susie Wolff: My Story From the Inside - The FIA Investigation, F1 Academy & Hamilton’s Reaction (E376)

Oct 26, 2025·—

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In a sport long dominated by men, Susie Wolff has carved her own path, turning barriers into breakthroughs and setbacks into strength. From proving her place on the grid to leading a complete transformation of F1...

Gordon Ramsay: The Golden Rule That Made the World's Most Iconic Chef

Oct 23, 2025·—

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In high performance, we often celebrate success, the awards, the headlines, the restaurants, the fame. But for Gordon Ramsay, the real story lies in the struggle behind the spotlight. In this episode, Gordon Ramsay...

The World-Class Coach Leading with Humility, Trust and Belief | Johann van Graan

Oct 21, 2025·—

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Pre-order our brand new book Micro-Habits and use code MICROHABITS26 for 25% off before the launch on 1st January. Step inside the mind of one of rugby's most respected figures, Bath Head of Rugby Johann van Graan. In...

Keely Hodgkinson's "Insane" Year: Using Spirituality to Overcome Injuries & Setbacks (E375)

Oct 19, 2025·—

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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson returns to High Performance to share the honest reality of life after success, the highs of global recognition, the setbacks of injury, and the emotional toll that comes with chasing...

Stop Chasing Perfection: A Therapeutic Take on Success with Alain de Botton, Philosopher

Oct 16, 2025·—

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Philosopher and bestselling author Alain de Botton invites us to completely rethink what success really means. This profound and therapeutic conversation explores how true high performance isn’t about external...