Ben Francis is the founder and ambitious entrepreneur behind leading UK fitness brand, Gymshark.Ben founded Gymshark when he was 19, while still a student at Aston University. In addition to his full-time commitment to his studies, Ben juggled working as a pizza delivery man to fund his Gymshark venture. In August 2020, Gymshark became the first DTC brand in the UK to achieve Unicorn status (valuation over $1 billion) with no external capital funding. Ben recently announced he is returning to the helm of the company as CEO as the brand looks to expand in the US and Asia.**We have a brand new newsletter out for our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! This month we have exclusive content including: Keynote: Winning when it’s impossible - Cath BishopHigh Performance Boosts:* Mindset in Conflict zones - Hamish de Breton-Gordon* Self-belief is Like a Muscle - Ben SaundersExclusive Podcast: Ric Lewis. Ric Lewis shared for the first time his 12 principles to a successful life and businessGo to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! Want more from the High Performance Podcast? We have a book coming out! PRE-ORDER NOW: smarturl.it/hv0sdzA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars for their continued support. Look out for big plans around Goodwood Festival of Speed coming next weekend! Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast

Before we had even released a podcast, we were invited to Mauricio’s house with the warmest welcome and the most incredible ATTITUDE! Mauricio shook our hands and judged our energy. An incredible moment we will never forget! Listen to Jake and Damian delve deep into the importance of attitude after we hear a classic clip from the PSG boss. ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/16521. . . . . . . Have you heard?! We have a book coming out! You can pre-order a copy right here: smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember to join our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more. Up there is an exclusive pod with Ric Lewis! https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle If the podcast has helped you in anyway, we'd love for you to vote for us in British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice. All you have to do is vote for us by going to: britishpodcastawards.com/voteThank you so much. 

It’s the last in our EUROS special! Today we’re joined by footballer Daniel Sturridge. Daniel started his career at Manchester City before signing for Chelsea in 2009, where he scored 24 before he was sold to Liverpool for £12m in 2013.Daniel played and scored regularly in the 2013-14 season, when Liverpool came close to winning the Premier League title and he was part of the squad that won the Champions League in 2019.Now in LA, he is training and focused for a return to elite football. ***Thank you to WHOOP for being our partner for the series! WHOOP is a personalised digital fitness & health coach that provides actionable feedback around training, sleep and recovery. Join us on our journey to unlocking higher levels of performance with WHOOP by going to join.whoop.com/HPP and getting started for free. If members don’t like it, they’ll be free to return their device within the first 30 days with no penalty. You can join our WHOOP team with code COMM-THPP21. Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click herehttps://www.givemesport.com/podcastYou can also PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

Chris Voss is former lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Chris is current CEO of the Black Swan Group which specialises in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Chris helps companies secure and close better deals, save money, and solve internal communication problems between senior management and employees.Chris is also author of the national best-seller Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, which is out now. ******We’ve nearly finished our first book! If you’re a fan of this podcast, you’ll love this book. PRE-ORDER NOW: smarturl.it/hv0sdzWe’d love for you to vote for us in British Podcast Awards Listeners’ Choice. All you have to do is vote for us by going to: britishpodcastawards.com/voteThank you so much. As always big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars for their continued support. We’ll be at the Goodwood Festival of Speed doing some special live podcasts! Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastAnd we have a fresh newsletter out this week on THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! This month it includes polar explorer Ben Saunders, a very special podcast with Ric Lewis and a keynote with former Olympian Cath Bishop. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! 

This week's source of bitesize wisdom is Tracey Neville, the head coach who delivered one of this country's greatest sporting triumphs - winning a gold medal for England netball. Here she is talking about the importance of central values when dealing with conflict in a team.ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/17cd2. . . . . . . We have a book coming out! You can pre-order a copy right here: smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember to join our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more. Up there is an exclusive pod with Alastair Campbell https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle 

It’s another EUROS special! Today we welcome Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu, a professional footballer with West Brom and Wales. In 2016 Hal not only scored one of international football’s most memorable goals with his strike against Belgium at the European Championship but he also set up his own health drink company, the Turmeric Co. Inspired by his own injury troubles, The Turmeric Co now has tens of thousands of customers, including the England rugby team and professional football clubs.***Have you taken our WHOOP offer yet? WHOOP is a personalised digital fitness & health coach that provides actionable feedback around training, sleep and recovery. Join us on our journey to unlocking higher levels of performance with WHOOP by going to join.whoop.com/HPP and getting started for free.If members don’t like it, they’ll be free to return their device within the first 30 days with no penalty.Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastYou can also PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

Julian Hearn is an entrepreneur and founder of Huel, a nutritionally complete food. Within four years of launch he built the company to over £40m in revenue, and a valuation of £220m. Prior to Huel, Julian founded Mash Up Media, which he built from scratch as the sole founder into a multi-million pound business with just £1500 investment.******Want more from the High Performance Podcast? We have a book coming out! PRE-ORDER NOW: smarturl.it/hv0sdzA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars for their continued support. Look out for big plans around Goodwood Festival of Speed coming soon! Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! 

It’s bitesize Friday! Today’s short, sharp boost of wisdom comes from England defender Tyrone Mings. From being a mortgage advisor in non-league football to representing his country in the EUROS. Incredible. Tyrone identified the need to have an identity away from football.Go back and listen to this full podcast! It was filled with lessons, insights, wisdom and learnings that can apply to anyone seeking high performance.ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/ae7be. . . . . . . We have a book coming out! You can pre-order a copy right here: smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember to join our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more. Up there is an exclusive pod with Alastair Campbell https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle 

It’s our third EURO 2020 special episodes, we are joined by Arsenal and Spain defender Héctor Bellerín.Héctor joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2011 before making his first-team debut, aged 18, in the 2013 League Cup. He has since gone on to lift two Emirates FA Cups.As you will discover in this compelling podcast, Héctor has fascinating interests and insights outside of the game that all contribute to his lessons in high performance. *********Huge thanks to WHOOP for being our special partner for the EUROS series. WHOOP is a personalised digital fitness &health coach that provides actionable feedback around training, sleep and recovery. Join Jake and Damian on their journey to unlocking higher levels of performance with WHOOP by going tojoin.whoop.com/HPP and getting started for free. If members don’t like it, they’ll be free to return theirdevice within the first 30 days with no penalty.Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastYou can also PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

Major Tim Peake, is an Army Air Corps officer and a European Space Agency astronaut. He was the first British astronaut to carry out a spacewalk.  Tim’s military career included service in Northern Ireland and the former Yugoslavia. In 2008, he answered an advert from the European Space Agency looking for astronauts and in December 2015 he headed to the International Space Station for six months.Listen to the life lessons Tim has learnt from his extraordinary career so far. Tim’s book ‘Limitless’ is out now and tells the story of how ordinary can become extraordinary.******We have a book coming out! PRE-ORDER NOW: smarturl.it/hv0sdzA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars for their continued support. Look out for big plans around Goodwood Festival of Speed coming soon! Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! 

This week’s bitesize boost of inspiration comes from the first ever guest on the podcast - Rio Ferdinand! This chat set us on the way to where we are now, five series later. In this clip Rio tells us how he dealt with expectation…followed by a fascinating chat with Jake and Damian. Have a brilliant Friday.ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/15914. . . . . . . We have a book coming out! You can pre-order a copy right here: smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember to join our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more. Up there is an exclusive pod with Alastair Campbell https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle 

In the second in our series of special EURO 2020 episodes, we are joined by Grant Hanley, Norwich City captain and Scotland national team defender.Grant has been a leader throughout his football career. He featured in the majority of Blackburn’s games in the Premier League & Championship from 2011, making a total of 200 appearances in all competitions. Grant joined Norwich in 2017 and became the club captain a year later. In February 2011, he was included in Scotland’s squad for the inaugural Carling Nations Cup. He made his debut in a 3-1 win over Wales.To date, he has 32 caps for his country and has scored 2 goals. *********Huge thanks to WHOOP for being our special partner for the EUROS series. WHOOP is a personalised digital fitness & health coach that provides actionable feedback around training, sleep and recovery. Join Jake and Damian on their journey to unlocking higher levels of performance with WHOOP by going to join.whoop.com/HPP and getting started for free. If members don’t like it, they’ll be free to return theirdevice within the first 30 days with no penalty.Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastYou can also PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

Chris Bosh is a NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All-Star, two-time NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and the league’s Global Ambassador. Chris had his playing days cut short at their prime by a freak medical condition. His extraordinary career ended not at a time of his choosing but “in a doctor’s office in the middle of the afternoon.” Forced to reckon with how to find meaning to carry forward, he found himself looking back over his path, from a teenager in Dallas who balanced basketball with the high school robotics club to the pinnacle of the NBA and beyond.Reflecting on all he learned from a long list of basketball legends, from LeBron and Kobe to Pat Riley, he saw that his important lessons weren’t about basketball so much as the inner game of success—right attitude, right commitment, right flow within a team. Now he shares that journey with his book ‘Letters to a Young Athlete’ which is out now.   - - - - - - - - We have a book coming out! PRE-ORDER NOW: smarturl.it/hv0sdzA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars for their continued support. Look out for big plans around Goodwood Festival of Speed coming soon! Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE! 

We love these bitesize eps! Going back to the brilliant conversations from the archive and highlighting the amazing lessons. Back in series 2 we sat down with Reece, who played for Manchester City amongst other clubs, before he founded Manière De Voir - a sports luxe brand - in the midst of his football career. The learnings he made indulging in luxury and the attitude of those around him is something he reflects on here...ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/27713. . . . . . . We have a book coming out! You can pre-order a copy right here: smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember to join our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more. Up there is an exclusive pod with Alastair Campbell https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle 

In the first of a series of special EURO 2020 episodes, we are joined by Gareth Southgate, the current England manager. Gareth took up the position in November 2016 and oversaw the Three Lions’ World Cup qualification campaign, leading England to Russia 2018 where they made the semi-finals. Gareth gained 57 international caps as a player taking part in 4 major tournaments. On the domestic front, after six years and almost 200 appearances for Villa, Gareth joined Middlesbrough where, as captain, he led the side to their first major trophy with the League Cup in 2004.After taking time out to travel, visit and observe training and coaching methods at a number of different clubs in Europe following his departure from Boro, Gareth had a 18-month spell with the FA as head of elite development.*********Huge thanks to WHOOP for being our special partner for the EUROS series. WHOOP is a personalised digital fitness & health coach that provides actionable feedback around training, sleep and recovery. Join Jake and Damian on their journey to unlocking higher levels of performance with WHOOP by going to join.whoop.com/HPP and getting started for free. If members don’t like it, they’ll be free to return theirdevice within the first 30 days with no penalty.Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastYou can also PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

This week Jake and Damian are joined by successful entrepreneur, Grace Beverley. Named in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2020, Grace is founder and CEO of two successful businesses, Tala and Shreddy, which she launched in her final year at Oxford University. At just 23 years old, what gave her the confidence to get started? How does she manage those around her with more experience? What are her views on social media and navigating modern life? How important is external validation?Grace’s new book, 'Working Hard, Hardly Working', recently debuted as No. 1 in The Sunday Times best seller list. It’s available to buy now.*******A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastYou can also PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

What a moment and what a pleasure it was to welcome Matthew on the podcast. There were so great lessons and takeaways. Don’t avoid the bad stuff. It’s coming whether you like it or not. Remembering the good times & how we got there is a real superpower. But most of all, there is no yet! ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/a9e4a. . . . . . . Remember to join our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Christian Horner is the Team Principal of the Red Bull Formula One racing team.Christian’s path to Formula One management ladder began behind the wheel, as a talented young racer, before at the age of 25 he founded the Arden International Race Team.Three consecutive International Formula 3000 Team championships brought the young Team owner to the attention of Red Bull and when the company decided to field its own F1 entry in 2005, it turned to Christian to run the operation.In 2010, Christian led Red Bull Racing to its first brace of titles and further double World Championships followed in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Entering his 17th season at the helm of Red Bull, Christian is still one of the youngest Team Principals but he is also its most experienced. - - - - - - - - Visit the Bulldog Skincare website to see their entire range at www.bulldogskincare.com. Use promo code PERFORMANCE20 for 20% off.A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd for more exclusive content, join our new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

Jo Malone made a huge impact when she came on the podcast. Jo built her incredibly successful brand, Jo Malone London, that she eventually sold before launching her latest @jolovesofficial range. But there have been periods to her life that have been challenging to say the least. In this bitesize episode Jo talks about the power of resilience and how sometimes it’s just about holding your ground.ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/bbdc9. . . . . . . Remember to join our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Great leaders have a conviction in their beliefs but show a willingness to learn.In our chat with Frank Lampard, he described the importance to seek advice from a wide variety of ideas, arguments, and information in order to think rationally and come up with effective solutions.Frank spoke about gaining the advice of his wife Christine to give him a rounded perspective.ICYMI: https://pod.fo/e/29666 . . . . . . . A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastJoin our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Olympic legend Dame Kelly Holmes joined us back in series one for an incredibly powerful podcast. Sport became Kelly’s identity when she was the only mixed race person at her school. Her PE teacher made her believe that she had something special. One person has the ability to change your life! If you haven’t listened to the full episode, click here: https://pod.fo/e/1abeeA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastJoin our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Siya’s podcast was one of the most humbling and powerful conversations we have ever had. His story growing up in poverty before becoming the first black man to captain South Africa and lead the team to World Cup glory is filled with inspiration, positivity and hope. This particular message from Siya is no matter who you are, always be ready for an opportunity. If you haven’t listened to the full episode, click here: https://pod.fo/e/af659A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastJoin our new members club ‘The High Performance Circle’ for exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches, a monthly newsletter and so much more: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/circle PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Jake and Damian reflect on the key takeaways from the incredible guests from Series Four, including Kasper Schmeichel, Eddie Jones, Kevin Sinfield, Susie Ma, Jo Malone, Osi Umenyiora, Sol Campbell, Nims Purja, Toto Wolff, Stuart Webber and many more.This series wrap up we’re basing around the five stages of successful change: Dream, Leap, Fight, Climb, Arrive. Jake and Damian talk through these stages and both pick out their favourite clips and tell you why. Thank you for all your comments and reviews this series, you all make the High Performance Podcast what it is by sharing, commenting and reviewing. And huge thank you to Lotus Cars our sponsor for their continued support. We couldn’t do it without you!Visit the Bulldog Skincare website to see their entire range at www.bulldogskincare.com. Use promo code PERFORMANCE20 for 20% off.Thank you to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzAnd this week we just launched our brand new members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! Where you can get exclusive podcasts, keynote speeches and boosts from some very special guests. Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!

Listen to one of our greatest Olympians of all time, Sir Chris Hoy, tell the valuable lesson of how you need to keep raising the bar and never settle. Listen to his full episode right here: https://pod.fo/e/248abYou can still get our exclusive offer of 20% off your first order with Mission. We love their teas so please check them out. Type HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout at missionuk.com. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

A soldier for forty years, Lord The General Richard Dannatt concluded his military career as the head of the British Army. Since retiring from active duty in 2009, he was Constable of the Tower of London until July 2016 and became an independent member of the House of Lords in 2011. He is an expert on military affairs and leadership, was awarded the Military Cross for bravery and persevered after a major stroke in 1977 to eventually become the Chief of General Staff.During his tenure as Chief of General Staff, he called for better pay and conditions for soldiers, a reallocation of troops from Iraq to Afghanistan and brokered the agreement with the press that allowed Prince Harry to serve in Afghanistan. Lord Dannatt also played a key role in the formation of the charity Help for Heroes in 2007.You can still get our exclusive offer of 20% off your first order with Mission. We love their teas so please check them out. Type HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout at missionuk.com. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Stuart Webber is the Sporting Director of Norwich City Football Club, who have just secured promotion back to the Premier League.Stuart took the role in April 2017, having previously worked as Head of Football Operations at Huddersfield Town and had previous roles at Wolves, Queens Park Rangers, Liverpool and Wrexham.Stuart has transformed the Canaries on and off the pitch, with new facilities and sustained success, adhering to their long-term values rather than short-term interests.You can still get our exclusive offer of 20% off your first order with Mission. We love their teas so please check them out. Type HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout at missionuk.com. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

It was a real privilege to be invited to Clive’s house and hear how the same principles he employed in his first business, he used to take a team to World Cup glory. If you haven’t listened to the full episode, click here: https://pod.fo/e/a7865You can still get our exclusive offer of 20% off your first order with Mission. We love their teas so please check them out. Type HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout at missionuk.com. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

James Timpson is the CEO of Timpson, a business that has been in his family for over 150 years. James helped grow Timpson to over 2100 shops, and developed several innovative ways to run the business at a time when traditional High Street retailing has suffered.The key to the growth of the business has been the culture that James has pioneered, based on trust and kindness. Employee benefits such as free holiday homes, a Dreams Come True scheme, weekly Lotteries and mental health support has ensured Timpson has been one of the UK’s best companies to work.James pioneered the recruitment of ex-offenders, to the extent that Timpson now employs over 600 prison leavers (this is over 10% of the Company). Have you taken up our offer from Mission? Our podcast is all about high performance and we couldn’t think of a better brand to be partnering with on this exciting journey. For an extra 20% off your first order with Mission, type HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout atmissionuk.com. That’s code HIGHPERFORMANCE - all one word - at missionuk.com.  As always, a huge thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars. We love you! And GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdz. Get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Zack George is one of the world’s top CrossFit athletes, a fitness influencer and officially the UK’s Fittest Man 2020. Zack’s story is one of dramatic change, resilience and hard work. As a child and early teenager, Zack was severely overweight and deeply unhappy in his body. It was his father’s offer of a Playstation to lose some weight that became the catalyst for change in Zack’s life. After realising what he could achieve with hard work and determination, Zack put his mind to accomplishing greater challenges by taking up a variety of sports and in 2013, Zack came across a YouTube video documenting the 2013 CrossFit Games and from that moment on, set himself the goal of making it as an individual athlete to the CrossFit Games. In 2015, Zack opened CrossFit BFG in Leicester and began to seriously focus on his training to become a CrossFit Games contender. Zack went on to achieve first place in the UK CrossFit Open 2020. Unfortunately Zack is injured at the moment and can’t take part in the Games in 2021, we wish him all the best and know he’ll be back!We’re incredibly excited to be working with Mission. Our podcast is all about high performance and we couldn’t think of a better brand to be partnering with on this exciting journey. For an extra 20% off your first order with Mission, type HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout at missionuk.com. That’s code HIGHPERFORMANCE - all one word - at missionuk.com.  As always, a huge thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars. We love you! And GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdz. Get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Phil Neville had an unbelievable playing career with Manchester United, Everton & England, and has already established himself as an elite manager. Leaving his beloved Man United at the time felt like the end of the world, but it actually turned out to be his biggest learning and even made him a better person. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Steve Sallis is a former academy footballer, vice-principal teacher and author of the successful book ‘Educating Football’, a book that challenges thinking on teaching, learning, leadership and elite sport.Steve is currently working with the England Under 15 National Squad and also supports Premier League and Football League Players with mental conditioning support. For more information check out www.solutionsmindset.com or www.educatingfootball.comPRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Toto Wolff is Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. After a short racing career competing in Austrian Formula Ford, Toto pursued a business career and found a new outlet for his talent – investment. He founded his own investment companies and in November 2009, Toto merged his passion for racing and investment by investing in the Williams F1 Team. By July 2012, Toto was the Executive Director of the team, playing a key leadership role as Williams scored its first win in eight years that season. Less than a year later, Toto was announced as managing partner of the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team in January 2013 after purchasing a 30 per cent stake of Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd.Subsequently appointed Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport at the end of 2013, Toto went on to assume full responsibility for the entire Mercedes-Benz motorsport programme. Under his leadership, the Mercedes-AMG F1 Team has clinched seven consecutive Formula One Double World Championships.PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Neil Fachie is a long-standing member of the Great Britain Cycling Team. Neil is a 2012 Paralympic champion and reigning world champion and tandem kilo world record holder.A track and field athlete at his debut Paralympics, Neil made the switch to track cycling in time for the London Games four years later winning gold and silver in the tandem B events, for athletes with a visual impairment.It is an area in which the Scotsman has proved dominant, winning 14 gold medals at UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships between 2009 and 2020 in the tandem B kilo and sprint disciplines. Neil also added another Paralympic medal to his collection in 2016, winning silver in Rio. Neil's book 'Earn Your Stripes – Gold Medal Insights for Business and Life' is out now.PRE-ORDER THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE BOOK NOW! smarturl.it/hv0sdzA big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Stephen Hendry dominated the game of snooker in his prime. He won the World Championship in 1990 at just 21 years of age, a record that still stands today.The Scotsman played on for a further 27 years and in that time he topped the world rankings for eight consecutive seasons, won seven world title wins, six Masters titles and five UK Championships. Dubbed the ‘King of the Crucible’, Stephen changed the game and many would argue that he is the greatest snooker player of all time.Stephen retired in 2012 and became a regular face of BBC’s snooker coverage, but now, after an eight-year absence, he will return to snooker’s main circuit.A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Nirmal "Nims" Purja, 37, stunned the mountaineering world in 2019 when he summited all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in just six months and six days. Then in January this year Nims lead the first successful winter ascent of K2, himself climbing to the top without supplemental oxygen.His one big learning he learnt from his time from the Gurkha’s to mountaineering legend? “Excuses are for losers”. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Susie Ma is the founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare, one of the UK’s fastest-growing skincare brands. Few successful entrepreneurs could claim to have more of a quintessential ‘rags to riches‘ story than Susie. Tropic Skincare, started life on a London market stall in 2004, where aged just fifteen, she was trying to find a way to pay the household bills.Today, her ‘ethical first’ approach to brand building has seen her gain award nominations for entrepreneurship and work with Lord Alan Sugar after appearing on BBC’s 'The Apprentice' and becoming the first runner up candidate ever to receive investment. Susie has build up a huge network of brand ambassadors up and down the country and her impressive business acumen secured her a coveted spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2018. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

We recorded this podcast with Sean at the Burnley training ground where he is the longest serving manager in the Premier League. His passion for making his players better people was epitomised by the importance he placed on good manners as a starting point for everyone in life. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars and GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can also get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the world’s premier solo percussionist, performing worldwide with the greatest orchestras, conductors and artists. Evelyn was eight when she started to lose her hearing, and 12 when she was diagnosed as profoundly deaf. But in her own words “losing my hearing made has made me a better listener and musician”.Evelyn is a double GRAMMY award winner and BAFTA nominee and was awarded an OBE in 1993. She has over 100 international awards to date, including the Polar Music Prize and the Companion of Honour. A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Sol made 646 appearances for five different clubs between 1992 and 2011, as well as playing 73 times for England, taking part in three World Cups and three European Championships.Sol, who began his professional career with Tottenham, enjoyed his most prosperous seasons with Arsenal after making a free transfer ahead of the 2001-02 season.At the Gunners, Sol went on to win two league titles and two FA Cups, scored in the 2006 Champions League final and was part of the legendary “Invincibles” team of 2003/4. Sol spent three years at Portsmouth, which included captaining the side's win in the 2008 FA Cup final. Since retiring from playing, Sol has managed Macclesfield Town and Southend United.A big thanks to our founding partners Lotus Cars. GIVEMESPORT is the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcastRemember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Happy Friday! Today’s bitesize episode is the most impactful message from the most popular episode we’ve ever done. The continued feedback we get from our conversation with Jonny Wilkinson is truly humbling and mind-blowing. Listen to Jonny give his profound definition to living a high performance life - “all of me in every moment”.From the moment we heard these words at the very start of the podcast, we were hooked! Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Jo Malone CBE, is the Founder & Creative Director of Jo Loves, a household name and one of the world’s most successful businesswomen. There aren’t many people who haven’t had a product of hers in their home at some point. From modest beginnings, Jo fell in love with fragrance and built an incredibly successful brand, Jo Malone London, that she eventually sold and left the business before launching her ‘Jo Loves’ range inspired by the memories and moments in life that she loves.But there have been periods to her life that have been challenging to say the least. From cancer to career upheaval, and a set of decisions and dilemmas on a scale most of us are never faced with. Listen to the lessons Jo’s learnt from an extraordinary life. We absolutely loved this conversation!A big thanks to our partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Today’s bitesize episode comes from the sprinter Dina Asher-Smith. Dina was a delight to have on the podcast, with such an incredible presence and personality, we were smiling all day! Here she is talking about the power of self-belief.  Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Charlie Pierce is a Music Artist Manager from London and is founder and CEO of Neverno Management Ltd, the home of artists Angaleena Presley and Grammy nominee Yola Carter. Prior to working in the music industry, Charlie spent the first eleven years of her career working in the financial services and made a decision in 2015 to completely shift direction and set on an entirely new path to work in the music industry. This is Charlie’s story and lessons from having the courage to jump. A big thanks to our partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Osi Umenyiora was one of the NFL’s leading defensive ends for nearly a decade becoming an American Football icon in the process. Osi was drafted by the New York Giants in 2003 out of Troy University and spent his first 10 seasons with the franchise before signing a two-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013.Osi played on the Giants teams that won Super Bowls XLII and XLVI. He piled up 85 sacks in his career, 75 of those with the Giants to place him fourth on the franchise's all-time list.After retiring, Osi became an award winning broadcaster for the BBC for their NFL coverage.A big thanks to our partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Your response to the bitesize episodes has been incredible and we’re so pleased you're getting so much from our mini hits of inspiration!  Today’s clip comes from songwriter Kelly Jones and his regret at losing years of his life not being present.  A big thanks to our partners Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Kevin Sinfield is the current Leeds Rhinos Director of Rugby after returning to the club where he became a legend. Kevin won seven Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups, three World Club Challenges and three League Leaders Shields in his time with the Rhinos. Kevin played 521 games for the club, finishing with 3,968 points including 1,832 goals. Since leaving the Rhinos, he took up the position as Rugby Director with the Rugby Football League and was a key part of the World Cup management team that took England back to the World Cup Final in December 2017.In 2020 Kevin set the challenge to run 7 marathons in 7 days hoping to raise £77,777 in honour of his best Rob Burrow, who wore the No 7 shirt. He raised more than £2.5 million to help his friend’s family and the fight against MND.As always, big thanks to our sponsors Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

It’s another short bitesize episode on a Friday delving deeper into stand-out moments from the podcast.  Today we hear from Steven Bartlett, the founder and former CEO of Social Chain, an agency he grew into a multi-million pound business, about the power of simply believing you can.  As always, A big thanks to our sponsors Lotus Cars. Remember, you can get extended episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel bit.ly/HPPYouTube and follow us on Instagram @highperformance.

Carl Frampton is a former two-weight world champion from Belfast.By winning the featherweight world title in 2016, Carl became the first boxer from Northern Ireland to have held world titles in two weight classes. Nicknamed The Jackal, Carl is preparing to become only the third post-war British fighter to win world titles at three different weights as well as the only Irish fighter to have achieved the feat when he meets WBO super-featherweight champion Jamel Herring.