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Optimising Human Performance

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Sleep
Military
Resilience
Caffeine
Nutrition
Circadian Rhythms
Periodisation
Leadership
Burnout
Carbohydrate
Mental Fatigue
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol
Biomarkers
Myoform
Afghanistan
Endurance
Sleep Deprivation
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Creatine Monohydrate

Optimising Human Performance is the podcast for people who can’t afford to fail. If you work in the military, defence and security, emergency services, first response, elite sport, or any other high‑pressure environment, this show gives you practical, evidence‑based tools to perform at your best when it matters most.

Hosted by Dr Martin I. Jones and Jonpaul Nevin, the podcast brings together world... more

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Latest Episodes

Why do the best coaches and instructors often find it so difficult to explain exactly what makes them effective? And why do some people keep getting better while others 

In this episode of Optimising Human Performance, Martin sits down with coach de... more

Are You Taking the Wrong Supplements? Theo Wiley on Genetics, Creatine and Personalised Nutrition

Most people choose supplements by guesswork.

They walk into a shop, pick something off the shelf, follow the same dosage as everyone else, and hope it... more

You’re drinking more coffee. Taking more supplements. Sleeping longer when you can.

Yet your energy still crashes. Your focus disappears. Your recovery feels slower. And your nervous system feels permanently switched on.

In this episode of the Opti... more

Most people think burnout is obvious. That you’ll feel it coming. The reality is, you don’t.

In this episode of the Optimising Human Performance Podcast, former police officer-turned burnout-prevention coach Zane McCormack shares the story of collap... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Taylor
Coach developer and researcher at the intersection of learning, performance and skill acquisition
CoEx Lab, Dublin City University
Episode: What Experts Know That They Can't Explain with Dr Jamie Taylor
Theo Wiley
Founder of Myoform, a company creating personalized performance supplements using genetics and data
Myoform
Episode: Why Your Supplements Might Not Be Working
Phil Learney
Coach and educator who works in subclinical space, Future Wellness Group founder
Future Wellness Group / Human24 / Future Wellness Academy
Episode: Sleep, Stress, Caffeine and the Truth About High Performance with Phil Learney
Zane McCormack
Burnout Prevention Coach and Trainer
Self-employed / burnout prevention coaching
Episode: Learn how to prevent burnout forever, in under 40 minutes
Nick Barringer
Performance dietitian, former US Army Ranger
O2X Human Performance
Episode: What 20+ Years in Elite Military Performance Teaches About Nutrition
Ash Alexander-Cooper
Former helicopter pilot, airborne jungle warfare and counter-terrorism specialist, author of Mindful Soldier
Counter-drone airspace security company (excerpted work); Mindful Soldier
Episode: How to Perform When Fear Is Real: Resilience, Stress Exposure, and Leadership with Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE
Dr. Andrew Wood
Performance sports psychologist
Episode: Perspective, Pressure, and Performing Through Adversity with Dr Andrew Wood
Annasley Park
Former Great Britain cyclist, adventurer and solo ocean rower
Independent expeditioner
Episode: Embracing the Unknown with Solo Ocean Rower with Annasley Park
Dr. Julie Greeves
British Army Principal Physiologist; Professor in Applied Human Physiology
British Army
Episode: The Future of Female Soldiers: Training, Nutrition, and Menstrual Health in Military Optimisation

Hosts

Martin Jones
Host of Optimising Human Performance, with a background in sport psychology and leadership in defence-focused contexts.
Jonpaul Nevin
Co-host with a military background and academic appointments; co-host of the show.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • World leading

    Ive been listening to this podcast from the start. Each week JP and Martin bring in a top guest and provide useful info I can actually use. No sales pitch or hidden agendas - way better than similar podcasts that just want to sell you the sponsors products. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lance_Uppercut_
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great Podcast series

    I’m really enjoying this. Another hit from the wavell room. Great content, and easy to understand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Not Frosty.
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoyed listening to this podcast, particularly the one on perfectionism. Light hearted but informative with bright and engaging hosts and guests. Looking forward to the next one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aliceaf1234
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Optimising Expertise

    Getting the best out of your people is 80 percent of a leader’s remit so a podcast which explores exactly how that can be done is required listening.

    The triggers and levers that underlie such a talent are complex and found in different specialties, all with their attached jargon, so it is a boon to have an engaging team of interviewers to do what what it says on the tin and get the best out of their expert guests. They listen deeply and summarise brilliantly.

    It is well done, and it is good... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tym o'phee
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Amazing and informative ! Love a great podcast

    Incredibly useful podcast, light yet informative, and feel even more motivated now.

    Thanks creators ! Awesome podcast and highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annamosq
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Hosts are bright, knowledgeable, and good at extracting actionable takeaways.
Engaging guests and practical insights with no sales pitches.
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What Experts Know That They Can't Explain with Dr Jamie Taylor
Q: What role does cognitive task analysis play in coaching and performance development?
CTAs help make tacit knowledge explicit, informing better debriefs, targeted feedback, and practical training designs that align with real-world demands.
What Experts Know That They Can't Explain with Dr Jamie Taylor
Q: How do you handle pushing experienced practitioners toward adaptability without triggering pushback?
Recognize their existing competence, connect new approaches to their goals, and use supportive, context-aware coaching rather than imposing external standards; involve them in co-designing methods.
Breaking Barriers: The Science of Endurance with Professor Andy Jones
Q: Andy, how does this play out in multi-day events?
In multi-day events, resilience and the core three variables still matter, but fatigue management, recovery, and nutrition become even more crucial. The ability to bounce back between days and maintain performance depends on both physiological and psychological factors, with a strong emphasis on recovery strategies and sustainable training loads.
Building Resilient Athletes and Lasting Performance with Expert Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Tombs
Q: Who are you and what do you do, and how long have you been doing it?
I've spent about three decades coaching as a physical performance specialist, with a history in professional rugby and now a focus on preparing soldiers and high‑performance teams.
Brain Injury & Human Performance: Understanding Trauma, Rehabilitation & Future Technology with Professor Huw Williams
Q: What are the practical screening steps to protect people in high-risk roles from second injuries?
Use a combination of baseline cognitive testing, symptom checklists, brief neuropsychological screens, and, where feasible, biomarker testing to monitor recovery and decide when it's safe to reintroduce exposure to demanding tasks, all while prioritizing early intervention and organizational support.

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This program focuses on practical, evidence-based tools to optimize performance under high-stakes conditions, spanning military, emergency services, elite sport, and other demanding fields. Episodes consistently blend rigorous science with real-world application, covering sleep, fatigue management, resilience, decision-making under pressure, nutrition, and recovery. A notable through-line is translating laboratory findings into repeatable routines, checklists, and mental models that listeners can apply on duty, on operations, or in competition. The show often features researchers, clinicians, and practitioners with field experience, creating a tight connection between theory and practice and a clear emphasis on sustaining performance and we... more

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Recent guests on Optimising Human Performance include:

1. Jamie Taylor
2. Theo Wiley
3. Phil Learney
4. Zane McCormack
5. Nick Barringer
6. Ash Alexander-Cooper
7. Dr. Andrew Wood
8. Annasley Park

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