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The High Performance Podcast

High Performance
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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 excell... more

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We're revisiting this extraordinary conversation with one of our most-requested conversations - Usain Bolt.

Usain reveals the failures that changed the way he thought about performance, including the Olympics in Athens where he failed to make it out... more

Why is sport still drinking? For decades, alcohol has been part of sporting culture. Team nights out, beers after games and stories of legendary drinking sessions have become part of the mythology of elite sport.

But is that culture changing? And if... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Lieberman
Harvard Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology
Harvard University
Episode: Why Diets Always Fail: Harvard Professor Exposes Food Myths | Daniel Lieberman (E439)
Toto Wolff
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal and CEO
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Episode: Toto Wolff: The Brutal Truth Behind My Success, Self-Doubt & Leadership
Jill Scott
Former England women's football player
England Women's National Team
Episode: Why High Performers Wish They'd Enjoyed It More
Stephen Hendry
Professional snooker player
World Snooker
Episode: Why High Performers Wish They'd Enjoyed It More
Ryan Yates
Nottingham Forest captain
Nottingham Forest
Episode: Why High Performers Wish They'd Enjoyed It More
Josh Boggi
Army Veteran and Invictus Games competitor
Former British Army, Invictus Games Foundation
Episode: How I Rebuilt After Losing Three Limbs: Army Veteran Josh Boggi (E438)
Claire Rowney
CEO of Breast Cancer Now
Breast Cancer Now
Episode: The Accidental Cancer Discovery That Saved Anastacia (E437)
Lawrence Dallaglio
Former England rugby captain and World Cup winner
Rugby (player)
Episode: My Life Fell Apart After 50: Lawrence Dallaglio Gets Brutally Honest (E436)
Steve Hansen
Legendary head coach of the All Blacks
All Blacks (New Zealand Rugby)
Episode: Steve Hansen: Building The Greatest Team In History

Hosts

Jake Humphrey
Host of The High Performance Podcast; known for interviewing leaders across sport, business, and culture.
Damian Hughes
Co-host; contributes research and perspective on leadership, performance psychology, and culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.8k ratings
  • Josh Boggi’s story- keeping Afghanistan remembered

    Well done team for sharing my mate Josh’s story. He’s a huge character in the veterans community. Helping others always. You’ve helped remember our collective story via Josh. Thank you and well done Josh. Legend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonnyball79
    United Kingdom18 days ago
  • Always stimulating and challenging

    Just listened to the Liam Lawson episode but you could pick any interview and discover things about the interviewees and yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamma13
    Italy21 days ago
  • Unmissable

    5*

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S.NIF
    Ireland22 days ago
  • Smug

    Smug nonsense

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Colin Smith1
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Would be a 5 if gender diverse

    I really enjoy this podcast and its content however it’s just really disappointing to see such a small representation of female guests I can think of so many phenomenal high performance women across industries and in sports specifically; it’s just so disappointing not to see them on this podcast. It makes the podcast increasingly unrelatable and uninteresting and is upsetting to see you lose such a high proportion of your potentially viewership.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Freya0302
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Big picture insights with actionable takeaways for leaders.
Guests are strong; pacing and advertising mix can be jarring for some listeners.

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Fernando Alonso: The Real Pain of Losing
Q: What's your one golden rule for listeners chasing high performance in their own lives?
Never underestimate even the easiest task, because continuous adaptation is essential; the world is always changing and you must maintain self-confidence, discipline, and a relentless drive to deliver something extra every day.
Fernando Alonso: The Real Pain of Losing
Q: What has been the biggest lesson you learned about yourself through the different disciplines you've explored beyond Formula One?
Stepping into other disciplines showed me I could learn quickly, stay humble, and apply the same discipline to new environments. The core skills—preparation, focus, and adaptability—translated across Le Mans, Dakar, and Indy, reinforcing that growth comes from embracing new challenges rather than clinging to a single identity.
Fernando Alonso: The Real Pain of Losing
Q: So, Fernando, you started your driving career at the tender age of three. Tell us a bit about your family's motivation to get you behind the wheel so early.
My family valued fun and support over pressure. My father was a go-kart driver and built a small kart at home. My siblings were involved, and my early racing was kept in a light, curious spirit rather than a push for stardom; the door opened as a natural progression and a dream worth pursuing.
Steve Hansen: Building The Greatest Team In History
Q: How do you handle external criticism and pressure?
By embracing pressure as a constant, preparing for negative scenarios, and having concrete plans to stay in the moment and execute regardless of what others say.
Steve Hansen: Building The Greatest Team In History
Q: What does it mean to run a culture where rules aren't the backbone?
Rules are seen as guides for the brave and inhibiting the foolish; culture comes from shared non-negotiable expectations and ownership, not from enforcing compliance through rigid rules.

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What is The High Performance Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations center on how top performers master high-level performance across fields—from sport and motorsport leadership to business and media. Episodes frequently unpack leadership culture, decision-making under pressure, habit formation, and resilience, with guests ranging from elite athletes and coaches to executives and industry disruptors. The discussions often blend practical mindsets (habits, preparation windows, deliberate practice) with candid stories about leadership challenges, team dynamics, long-term strategy, and managing personal costs of high achievement. A notable strength is the recurring ability to translate experiences from sport into universal lessons for performance, leadership, and organizational culture, making it... more

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1. Daniel Lieberman
2. Toto Wolff
3. Jill Scott
4. Stephen Hendry
5. Ryan Yates
6. Josh Boggi
7. Claire Rowney
8. Lawrence Dallaglio

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