The High Performance Podcast
Episodes
Toto Wolff: The Brutal Truth Behind My Success, Self-Doubt & Leadership
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff shares a candid look at how his traumatic childhood and ongoing battles with depression shaped his leadership and decision-making.
Why High Performers Wish They'd Enjoyed It More
This episode explores why high performers often feel relief rather than joy upon winning, examining the psychological traps of the hedonic treadmill and arrival fallacy.
How I Rebuilt After Losing Three Limbs: Army Veteran Josh Boggi (E437)
Josh recounts his 2010 IED injury in Afghanistan, which resulted in the loss of both legs and his right arm.
The Accidental Cancer Discovery That Saved Anastacia (E437)
9/11 - 25 Years Later: The Company That Lost 700 People and How They Rebuilt
Sean Lynn, co-CEO of BGC Group, reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, detailing how he helped rebuild Cantor Fitzgerald after losing 658 colleagues.
My Life Fell Apart After 50: Lawrence Dallaglio Gets Brutally Honest (E436)
Lawrence Dallaglio discusses how childhood trauma and the loss of his sister fueled his rugby career, emphasizing that heart and head matter more than measurable data.
Fernando Alonso on the Real Pain of Losing
Fernando Alonso discusses his relentless pursuit of perfection, revealing he barely remembers his championship wins due to immediate focus on the next race.
Why Fewer Options Make Better Ideas
Hosts Jake and Damian explore how constraints boost creativity, featuring insights from Shane Parrish, Serena Wigan, and Lewis Morgan.
Michael Owen: Ballon d'Or at 22, Retired at 33 - The Mentality That Nearly Broke Him
Michael Owen joins the High Performance Podcast to discuss his new Amazon documentary and the mindset behind his legendary football career.
Bradley Wiggins: The Trauma Behind My Greatest Successes & Finding New Purpose
Sir Bradley Wiggins candidly discusses his traumatic childhood, including sexual abuse and parental abandonment, and how he channeled this pain into Olympic and Tour de France success.
How to Deal With People Who Don’t Believe in You
Hosts Jake and Damien Hughes explore how to handle external doubt by featuring stories from rugby legend Jamie Peacock and former gang member Carl Loco.
Getting Fired Was a RELIEF: Guenther Steiner on the Truth About His Haas Exit (433)
Gunther Steiner discusses his departure from Haas F1, attributing it to a vision clash with owner Gene Haas regarding budget cap efficiency.
James Blunt: Criticism, Confidence & What Success Took From Me
James Blunt joins the High Performance Podcast to discuss his journey from naive confidence to global success, reflecting on the orchestrated media backlash he faced and how he used humor to cope.
The 5 Habits Behind Every High Performer We've Met
Hosts Damien and the presenter share five habits of high performers, drawing insights from guests like Jamie Peacock, James Clear, Emily Maitlis, Mel Robbins, and Dan Carter.
Ashley Young: How Sir Alex Built a Winning Mentality Nobody Could Break (432)
Ashley Cole discusses his longevity and intense training under Antonio Conte, contrasting it with Sir Alex Ferguson’s man-management at Manchester United.
Eddie Howe: I Knew It Was Time To Go
Eddie Howe reflects on his year-long hiatus from management after leaving Bournemouth, detailing how he rebuilt his coaching philosophy and prioritized family.
Remembering Nims Purja: The Lessons We'll Never Forget
Hosts Jake and Damien Hughes mourn the tragic death of climber Nims Puray in a Pakistan avalanche.
90% of Footballers Are Just Surviving: Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien Gets Brutally Honest
Luke Shaw discusses his transition from a fear-driven "survival" mindset to thriving through mental health work and therapy.
You Only Have 20% of Your Life to Make an Impact - Here's How To Make It Count | Adrian Gore (E430)
Como’s Football Revolution: From Serie D to the Champions League (E429)
Ryan, Como FC’s Chief Business Officer, discusses transforming the club from a struggling entity into a high-performance brand by eliminating the…
Rafaela Pimenta: The Super Agent Negotiating Deals for Haaland, Foden & Mora (E428)
James Timpson: The Leadership Formula Where Kindness Drives Profit (E427)