Performance People
Georgie + Ben Ainslie
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Georgie + Ben Ainslie chat to people in high performance partnerships from sport, entertainment, business and politics in this new podcast. They talk about success + failure, highs + lows and how to overcome all sorts together. A Folding Pocket production.
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How Experimental Treatment Gave Alix Popham His Life Back After a Dementia Diagnosis at 40
Alix Popham is a retired international rugby player, with 33 caps for Wales. He’s played in World Cups in 2003 and 2007 and is a 2008 Grand Slam winner. Alix retired in 2011 and in April 2020 was diagnosed with probable CTE and early onset dementia as a result of traumatic brain injury suffered in his rugby career.
Joining Alix is his wife Mel who has been with him on every step of his journey to raise awareness of his condition. Together they speak openly about Alix's heartbreaking diagnosis and why speaking out has ultimately led them to what they believe is a medical miracle and given them hope for a future again.
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Nov 20, 2023
The Performance Coach: How to Sleep Better/Recover Faster, Plus the Red Flag Around Tech Wearables
In this episode of Performance People, Georgie delves into the world of human performance with expert coach Rob Madden. From optimising elite athletes to tackling burnout, Rob shares valuable insights for success. Discover practical tips for enhanced focus and well-being. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on Performance People.
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Nov 13, 2023
How Sky News presenter Sarah Jane Mee has learned to ration her news intake on a daily basis for self preservation
On Performance People this week, Georgie is joined by presenter and journalist, Sarah-Jane Mee, host of, The UK Tonight, on Sky News. From Sky Sports News junior to prime-time Sky News anchor, Sarah-Jane, known as SJ to friends and colleagues, has enjoyed a stellar career in broadcasting.
On this episode, SJ gives a searingly honest account of the light and shade which has informed her newsroom experience, reliving the story which moved her to tears on air, explaining why she now rations her exposure to harrowing news stories and revealing how she recovered from a career threatening medical condition.
She also tells us about the chaos behind the scenes when Sir Rod Stewart rang in to a live phone-in show, what Noel Gallagher said when he fan-bombed her and Georgie and SJ share some tales from their flat-share days.
This four way conversation was recorded on 2nd March 2023.
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Nov 6, 2023
Acast CEO Ross Adams on What It Takes to Manage the Largest Global Podcast Company?
On Performance People this week, we’re joined by Ross Adams, the CEO of Acast, one of the leading podcasting platforms in the world. In a treat for audio addicts, we sit down with Ross to discuss the evolving landscape of podcasting and how Acast is playing a pivotal role in shaping its future.
With Ross's phenomenal experience in media and tech, including executive roles at Spotify, we delve into the current state of podcasting, exploring the industry's rapid growth, content trends, and the significance of monetisation for podcast creators. And Ross explains why it’s better to get a speeding ticket than a parking fine.
Whether you're a podcast enthusiast, a creator looking to expand your reach, or just curious about the future of the medium, this episode offers valuable insights and a behind-the-scenes look at Acast from the man who leads the organisation.
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Oct 30, 2023
Astronaut Chris Hadfield: Snakes at 10,000ft , Simulating His Own Death & 50m YouTube views
Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut, fighter pilot and author who has consistently challenged conventional thinking while reinventing himself numerous times along the way.
With a new book out, The Defector, Chris has commanded numerous missions with the Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian Space Agency and NASA, before finally retiring from active duty in 2013.
In this episode he discusses how to assess risk effectively, his family’s role in a crisis scenario simulation, what he did when confronted with a snake in the cockpit at 10,000 feet and why you need to credit yourself with ten little wins, every day.
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Oct 23, 2023
Why Letting the Camera in Worked for Richard Hammond | Performance People
Richard Hammond + Izzy Hammond. TV Presenter + Graduate. Father + Daughter.
Richard Hammond has been a partner in British TV’s most successful and at times controversial presentation team for more than 20 years. Alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May he’s shaped how we think about our cars and their place in our lives. Along with, The Grand Tour, he’s now got his own reality TV show, running a car restoration business.
Joining Richard is his daughter, Izzy. Recently graduated from university, Izzy is an ensemble cast member on the show and is busy working out whether to follow dad, full time, into the TV business.
Together, they work through the parenting compromises that Richard was forced to make as a young journalist, why good luck must be paid back to the cosmos with hard graft and whether the world is ready for a Clarkson/Hammond/May hybrid.
The new series of Richard Hammond's Workshop, is available to stream on discovery+.
This four way conversation was recorded on 11th September 2023.
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Oct 17, 2023
Why Sky Sports Formula 1 Presenter Natalie Pinkham Can’t Sleep
Natalie Pinkham has been presenting F1 on Sky Sports for a decade.
In 2021 Natalie made history by becoming the first woman to commentate on a Formula 1 session on British television when she led Sky’s commentary of first practice at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix.
In 2022 Natalie dreamt up and put on a now annual festival Flackstock, in honour of her late friend Caroline Flack to celebrate Caroline’s life and raise awareness of those with mental health issues. In this pod Georgie and Natalie talk about their boarding school days together, why F1 needs Lewis Hamilton, misogyny in sport television, mum guilt and why we must keep talking about mental health.
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Oct 11, 2023
The America's Cup Special - A Year Out | Performance People
Ben and Georgie chat about INEOS Team Britannia's chances of winning the America's Cup with a year to go till the start of the world's oldest sporting trophy in Barcelona.
There is talk of the history of the America's Cup, why it's still sailing's biggest prize and why it's so hard to win.
How to lead a team through the highs and lows of a Cup cycle crops up more than once...
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Oct 2, 2023
Kristin Harila + Tenjen ‘Lama’ Sherpa: How a Teacher Smashed a 14 Peaks Record
Kristin Harila is a Norwegian mountaineer who in 2023 broke the True Summit World Record conquering the 14 highest mountains in the world in a staggering 92 days, smashing the previous record by three months.
Joining Kristin is the Sherpa who climbed every step with her, Tenjen ‘Lama’ Sherpa.
Together they discuss the decision they took to continue their ascent of K2 after encountering another climber in trouble, why a family tragedy didn’t stop Lama from getting the job done and how, even in 2023, women still struggle to find suitable high altitude clothing.
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Sep 28, 2023
Georgie + Ben debrief on John Amaechi OBE + Peter Carroll | Performance People
Welcome to a new series from Performance People where Ben + Georgie breakdown the conversations they’ve had and work out how to integrate some of the insights into their lives, and yours.
This week, inspired by takeaways from John Amaechi and Peter Carroll, they dissect what it means to be an ‘Everyday Jedi’ and weigh up winning in the long term versus right now.
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Sep 25, 2023
John Amaechi OBE + Peter Carroll: Why Sleep Hygiene Matters, How to Win in the Workplace and Overcoming Adversity. Best-selling Author and NBA Star Turned Psychologist John Amaechi Reveals All.
John Amaechi is an organisational psychologist, best-selling author and founder of APS Intelligence, which helps businesses create high performance ethical workplace cultures. He was also the first Brit to play basketball in the NBA. One of the UK’s most influential intellectuals, John went from the school gym to the NBA in just nine years before shifting focus to psychology and business, while passionately advocating for some of society's underrepresented minorities.
Alongside John is his best friend, long time collaborator and CEO of APS Intelligence, Peter Carroll. Peter is a qualified medical clinician turned business leader and now boss of the business which John founded.
Together, they discuss the racism that John is regularly confronted with, why he can only lose if he chooses to fight back, tactics for how to subvert emotions to win in the long run, the need for a full time commitment to your principles and why it’s important to know the difference between feathers and…
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Sep 21, 2023
Georgie + Ben debrief on George Bamford + Leo Bamford | Performance People
Welcome to a new series from Performance People where Ben + Georgie breakdown the conversations they’ve had and work out how to integrate some of the insights into their lives, and yours.
This week they debate the five year plan versus a longer term business view, a debate kick-started by George Bamford, founder of Bamford Watch Department and his wife and My Baba founder Leo Bamford.
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Sep 18, 2023
George Bamford + Leo Bamford: How George Bamford Turned a Rebellious Side Hustle into a Watchmaking Empire
George Bamford is the owner of Bamford Watch Department, Bamford London and one of the heirs to the JCB fortune. Encouraged to go it alone by his father, George had a backstage pass as parents, Anthony and Carole Bamford developed flourishing global businesses, while his watch customisation firm has been disrupting its own sector for 20 years.
Alongside George is Leo Bamford, co-founder of, My Baba, a pregnancy and parenting website.
Together, they discuss George’s quest to discover his own business path after being, ‘born into the lottery’, how they have both harnessed their neurodiversity as a superpower, why George has had to renounce ‘punk’ entrepreneurship and the one change he’d like to see at JCB.
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Sep 14, 2023
Georgie + Ben debrief on Chris Robshaw + Camilla Kerslake | Performance People
Welcome to a new series from Performance People where Ben + Georgie breakdown the conversations they’ve had and work out how to integrate some of the insights into their lives, and yours.
This week we’ve got Ex-England Captain Chris Robshaw and his wife, Camilla Kerslake, England's best selling soprano.
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Sep 11, 2023
Chris Robshaw + Camilla Kerslake: Enduring Rugby World Cup heartache, being broken by the music industry and building resilience.
Former Harlequins and England flanker Chris Robshaw has enjoyed the highs of a Six Nations grand slam and endured the lows of captaining England to their worst World Cup performance, winning 66 caps along the way, 43 as captain.
Alongside Chris is classical singer, Camilla Kerslake. Nominated in 2010 for Classic Brit Awards Album of the Year, Camilla is England’s best selling soprano.
Together, they talk about Chris’ comeback from the destructive impact of England’s early exit from the 2015 Rugby World Cup, how her early days in the music industry left Camilla broken and why she had to put a cap on Chris’ sulking time.
This four way conversation was recorded on 24th August 2023.
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Sep 7, 2023
Georgie + Ben debrief on Stanley Tucci + Monique Eastwood | Performance People
Welcome to a new series from Performance People where Ben + Georgie breakdown the conversations they’ve had and work out how to integrate some of the insights into their lives, and yours.
This week we’ve got Hollywood superstar Stanley Tucci and his friend and personal trainer, Monique Eastwood.
For the avoidance of doubt, this conversation was recorded before the writers and actors strikes began in America.
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Sep 4, 2023
Stanley Tucci + Monique Eastwood: The Hollywood Workout | Performance People
First up for Season 3 of Performance People is a Hollywood movie star and his personal trainer. For the avoidance of doubt, this conversation was recorded before the writers and actors strikes began in America.
Stanley Tucci is an actor, filmmaker, author and presenter. He has starred in blockbuster films such as The Devil Wears Prada and The Hunger Games. More recently, he’s gathered a huge following as a cocktail-making Instagram sensation and as a foodie through his TV series, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.
Joining Stanley is Monique Eastwood, a U.K. based personal trainer. As well as Stanley, she has trained some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Anne Hathaway, Sam Rockwell and Emily Blunt.
They talk about how they used exercise to help Stanley recover from illness, Stanley shares his solution to the ‘worst’ catered food on movie sets and we discover why we've all been getting Spaghetti Bolognese wrong.
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Aug 27, 2023
Performance Hacks | Helen Glover + Steve Backshall
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, double Olympic gold medallist, Helen Glover shares a strategy to hack time itself and her wildlife TV presenter husband, Steve Backshall, explains how he fuels up for his epic expeditions.
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Aug 21, 2023
Performance Hacks | Alastair Campbell + Fiona Millar
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics? Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests. In this episode, Tony Blair’s former strategic advisor, Alastair Campbell, explains why it’s advantageous to ‘think in ink’ and journalist Fiona Millar highlights the psychological benefits of cold water swimming.
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Aug 14, 2023
Performance Hacks | Michael Johnson + Coach Hart
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this Episode, Olympic champion Michael Johnson explains how understanding yourself and your reasons for doing stuff help you through life and Clyde Hart, MJ's coach tells us how adjusting your focus a small amount can make a big difference.
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Aug 7, 2023
Performance Hacks | Chris Kamara + Ben Shephard
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, football all rounder, Chris Kamara, explains why getting your hands dirty is crucial in a new role and TV presenter, Ben Shephard, on how to avoid getting caught without a plan b.
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Jul 31, 2023
Performance Hacks | Lewis Pugh + David Becker
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, endurance swimmer, Lewis Pugh, has a tip for working on your courage and performance mind coach, David Becker, explains the benefits of visualisation.
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Jul 24, 2023
Performance Hacks | Jeremy Clarkson + Kaleb Cooper
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, Jeremy Clarkson explains why ambition is overrated and Kaleb Cooper reveals his secret to turning dreams into reality.
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Jul 17, 2023
Performance Hacks | Fran Millar + David Millar
In this episode, former pro cyclist David Millar shares a nuanced approach to the mantra ‘never give up’ and his Belstaff CEO sister, Fran Millar, explains why finding joy in work is fundamental to success.
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Jul 10, 2023
Performance Hacks | Eddie Hearn + Barry Hearn
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn reveals why short term goals are critical to success and Matchroom President, Barry Hearn explains the benefits of staying on the merry-go-round.
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Jul 3, 2023
Performance Hacks | Toto Wolff + Susie Wolff
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, Mercedes F1 chief, Toto Wolff explains why you need to identify your superpower and Susie Wolff has a tip for avoiding unnecessary pressure.
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Jun 26, 2023
Performance Hacks | Tommy Fleetwood + Clare Fleetwood
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood explains why the fundamentals should never be overlooked and his manager and wife, Clare Fleetwood, reveals how to get comfortable with failure.
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Jun 19, 2023
Performance Hacks | Dame Sarah Storey + Barney Storey
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, a Paralympic power couple reveal how to break any goal down into manageable chunks and explain why it’s crucial to keep it fun.
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Jun 12, 2023
Performance Hacks | Sir James Dyson + Jake Dyson
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, inventor and business titan James Dyson explains why curiosity is a key performance ingredient and son and heir to the Dyson business, Jake, details why it’s crucial to keep your eyes open.
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Jun 5, 2023
Performance Hacks | Lesley Paterson + Dr Simon Marshall
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, world champion triathlete turned film producer, Lesley Paterson, explains why creating an alter ego can boost performance and psychologist, Dr. Simon Marshall, has a breathing exercise to manage the pre-match anxiety.
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May 29, 2023
Performance Hacks | Sam Warburton + Chris Tombs
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, former Wales and Lions captain, Sam Warburton explains how overnight success is always 15 years in the making and strength and conditioning coach, Chris Tombs has a tip for staying hydrated.
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May 23, 2023
Performance Hacks | Kenton Cool + Jazz Cool
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, mountaineer Kenton Cool focuses on a clear vision of daily progress and performance coach, Jazz Cool explains why striving for perfection can get in the way of growth.
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May 15, 2023
Performance Hacks | Mo Farah + Tania Farah
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, Sir Mo Farah, Britain’s greatest male long distance athlete, explains why you should do it for yourself and his wife, Tania, has a tip for taking the pressure off.
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May 8, 2023
Performance Hacks | Hannah Mills + Nick Dempsey
What can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?
Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.
In this episode, the most decorated female sailor in Olympic history explains why a routine is everything and her husband Nick champions communication.
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May 1, 2023
Tommy Fleetwood + Clare Fleetwood: Why golf is mental | Performance People
Tommy Fleetwood + Clare Fleetwood. Golfer + Manager. Husband + Wife.
Tommy Fleetwood is one of the most recognisable and loved golfers in the world. With 6 DP World Tour wins, a Race to Dubai title and a winning Ryder Cup record, he’s established himself at the game’s top table.
Joining Tommy is his wife and manager, Clare Fleetwood.
In this episode, they discuss the reasons why Tommy’s head hasn’t been turned by the LIV Golf Tour, why Tiger could still win with a buggy and their age-gap.
This four way conversation was recorded on 24th April 2023.
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Apr 24, 2023
Kenton Cool + Jazz Cool: Could you climb Everest? | Performance People
Kenton Cool + Jazz Cool. Mountaineer + Performance Coach. Husband + Wife
Kenton Cool is one of the world's leading mountaineers, with the highest success rate of any guide on Everest, summiting 16 times. He has also conquered the ‘seven summits’ – the highest mountains on each of the world’s continents. And he is the only Brit to ski down two 8,000m peaks.
Joining Kenton is performance coach, Jazz Black. A proponent of a purpose focused approach to optimising performance, Jazz specialises in leadership coaching, with mindset at the heart of her work. Kenton and Jazz have two children and when not hacking up mountains, can be found at home in the Cotwolds, in England.
In this episode, they discuss how they deal with the permanent threat of death which stalks Kenton’s work, why there is no substitute for experience and the lengths they go to feed Kenton’s ‘rat’.
This four way conversation was recorded on 19th April 2023.
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Apr 10, 2023
Dame Sarah Storey + Barney Storey: In Tandem | Performance People
Dame Sarah Storey + Barney Storey. Athlete + Coach. Wife + Husband.
Sarah Storey’s numbers are phenomenal; 28 Paralympic medals, 17 of them gold across 2 different sports. With two kids in tow and still motivated to achieve more, she’s having a tilt at her 9th Paralympics in Paris next year, by which time she’ll be 46 years-old.
Joining Sarah is her husband, Barney, who has 3 Paralympic cycling golds of his own. Barney is Sarah’s coach and confidante, manages the all female Storey Racing team and is responsible for keeping the show on the road.
Together they discuss the mindset that enabled Sarah to see beyond the school bullies, her ambition to double up next year at the Olympics + Paralympics and how they have made parent/training multi-tasking work.
This four way conversation was recorded on 2nd March 2023.
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Apr 3, 2023
Sir James Dyson + Jake Dyson: A Life of Failure/Success | Performance People
James Dyson + Jake Dyson. Inventor + Inventor. Father and Son.
Performance People are on the road again, this time at Dyson’s UK base near Swindon to sit down with Sir James Dyson and his son and business partner, Jake. Sir James is one of the UK’s most successful businessmen, reimagining household products like the vacuum cleaner and hairdryer. Along the way, he’s turned his passion for engineering into a business which reported revenues of £5.7 billion in 2021.
Alongside James is his chief engineer, Jake who has followed Dad into the family business and is set to ultimately assume responsibility for this great British success story.
Together, they discuss the succession plan at one of the UK’s most treasured family owned businesses, how AI will revolutionise their organisation and why the British education system is broken.
This four way conversation was recorded on 23rd January 2023.
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Mar 27, 2023
Sam Warburton + Chris Tombs: Dragons + Lions | Performance People
Sam Warburton + Chris Tombs. Leader + Performance coach. Friend + Business partner.
Sam Warburton captained Wales 49 times, guiding them to a Six Nations grand slam in 2012. He’s probably best known though for leading the British & Irish Lions on two undefeated tours, before being forced to retire at 28. As well as rugby punditry, Sam now has a podcast series of his own, ‘Captains’.
Alongside Sam is his longtime strength and conditioning coach and now business partner, Chris Tombs. Chris worked with Sam at Cardiff Blues from the age of 15 and together they now run the SW7 Academy, which provides elite training programmes to its clients.
Together, they talk about the brutal reality of life as an elite rugby player, the steps Sam takes to mitigate the risk of suffering with dementia, his obsessive approach to nutrition and how overnight success actually takes 15 years to actualise.
This four way conversation was recorded on 9th January 2023.
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Mar 20, 2023
Lesley Paterson + Simon Marshall: Highlands to Hollywood via the Western Front | Performance People
Lesley Paterson + Dr Simon Marshall. Screenwriter + Psychologist. Husband + Wife.
Lesley Paterson is a 5 time triathlon World Champion, author, screenwriter and film producer. In 2006, Lesley bought the film rights to the World War 1 novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, wrote a screenplay and used her triathlon winnings to fund her dream of getting the film made. Four Oscars and seven BAFTAs later, this polymath from Stirling has Hollywood at her feet.
Joining Lesley is her husband, the performance psychologist and author, Dr Simon Marshall, who has worked with Formula One, Tour de France and special forces teams while excelling in academia.
As a professional partnership, Lesley and Simon co-wrote the best selling book, The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down, and they also run Braveheart Coaching, where Lesley looks after clients’ bodies and Simon their minds. Simon also assisted in adapting the screenplay for, All Quiet on the Western Front.
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Mar 13, 2023
Hannah Mills + Nick Dempsey: Changing nappies, perceptions + sustainability | Performance People
Hannah Mills + Nick Dempsey.
Sailor + Coach.
Mum + Dad.
Hannah Mills is the most decorated female sailor in Olympic history, with two gold medals and a silver. A fierce campaigner on environmental issues in her role as IOC Sustainability Ambassador, she is also an advocate for women in sport and leads the female representation for INEOS Britannia in the Americas Cup and for the Emirates GB Sail GP team.
Alongside Hannah is her husband, Nick Dempsey who, until recently was coaching Team GB’s Olympic windsurfers. Nick has now taken a different path, looking after baby daughter, Sienna, while Hannah is back on the water.
Together, they talk about Nick’s decision to stop chasing his career and instead, travel the sailing circuit with Hannah and Sienna and why as a coach he can’t resist the urge to analyse the performance of Hannah’s racing team.
This four way conversation was recorded on 3rd February 2023.
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Mar 6, 2023
Mo Farah + Tania Farah: Mo Fear: What’s next when Mo stops running.
Sir Mo Farah + Lady Tania Farah. Husband + Wife.
Mo Farah is Britain’s greatest male long distance athlete. He upset the global order from 2011 to 2017, bagging 10 world titles, including the Olympic ‘double double’ over the 5,000 and 10,000m. But in a heartbreaking admission last year, Mo revealed he had been illegally trafficked to the UK as a child and he had hidden the secret from all but those closest to him.
Alongside Mo is his wife, Tania. Friends since school, Tania has been at Mo’s side for every step of his remarkable personal and professional journey, while raising their four children. Tania is now studying for a degree in criminology and has become a keen long distance runner herself, competing in a number of half marathons.
Together, they talk about the burden of Mo’s long periods away from home, how the trauma of trafficking has shaped the athlete we know and whether 2023 might be the year he hangs up his running shoes for good.
This four way conversation wa…
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Feb 27, 2023
performance 10: Chris Kamara + Ben Shephard: Authenticity + Compassion
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, Chris Kamara on maintaining performance despite a debilitating neurological condition and Ben Shephard on how he weaponises imposter syndrome to guard against complacency.
Takeaway thinking… stay positive.
Georgie + Ben spoke with Chris + Ben on 13th December 2022.
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Feb 20, 2023
performance 10: Jeremy Clarkson + Kaleb Cooper - Wit + Straight Talking
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10 recorded at Diddly Squat Farm, Jeremy Clarkson talks boats, cars, tractors and farming and Kaleb shares his dreams of owning his own farm and why Jeremy is worth listening to now and again.
Takeaway thinking…what does ambition look like to you?
Georgie + Ben spoke with Jeremy + Kaleb on 25th October 2022.
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Feb 14, 2023
performance 10: Helen Glover + Steve Backshall: Opportunity + Grind
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, Helen and Ben discuss the brutal nature of the Olympic rowing programme and Steve lifts the curtain on a typical night in.
Takeaway thinking…don’t waste time.
Georgie + Ben spoke with Helen and Steve on 5th September 2022.
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Feb 7, 2023
performance 10: Alastair Campbell + Fiona Millar - Strategy + Rigour
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, Alastair Campbell’s advice to King Charles and Fiona Millar on how Alastair functioned in a high performance role in Downing Street despite suffering with depression.
Takeaway thinking…Show, don’t tell.
Georgie + Ben spoke with Alastair + Fiona on 20th September 2022.
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Jan 31, 2023
performance 10: Michael Johnson + ‘Coach’ Hart - Commitment + Focus
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, Michael Johnson reveals how his Olympic mindset helped him to recover from a devastating stroke and his coach, Clyde Hart, has a top strategy for achieving goals.
Takeaway thinking…attitude is everything.
Georgie + Ben spoke with MJ + Coach on 4th November 2022.
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Jan 23, 2023
performance 10: Fran Millar + David Millar: Grit + Heart
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, cycling siblings Fran Millar + David Millar describe how true grit got them through the toughest period of their lives and why love can be the ultimate motivation for change.
Takeaway thinking…there is more than one chapter in life.
Georgie + Ben spoke with Fran + David on 16th August 2022.
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Jan 16, 2023
performance 10: Lewis Pugh + David Becker: Courage + Endurance
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh discusses how he exercises his courage muscle and his mind coach, David Becker explains how he can alter Lewis’s thinking to help his body adapt to high consequence environments.
Takeaway thinking…be brave.
Georgie + Ben spoke with Lewis + David on 6th September 2022 .
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Jan 9, 2023
performance 10: Toto Wolff + Susie Wolff: Leadership + Discipline
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, motorsport’s first couple, Susie + Toto Wolff discuss the leadership principles they live by and the rigorous discipline that anchors them.
Takeaway thinking…find your inner donkey.
Georgie + Ben spoke with Toto + Susie on 6th September 2022.
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Jan 2, 2023
performance 10: Eddie Hearn + Barry Hearn - passion + sacrifice
What can you learn about performance in 10 minutes?
Performance 10 gives you the best performance led bits from our original podcasts in edited 10 minute cutdowns. Each episode follows two key themes that emerged during the recordings.
In this performance 10, father and son sports promoters, Eddie + Barry Hearn talk about the passion that has fuelled their rise to the top and the sacrifices they have made to stay there.
Takeaway thinking… are you on or off the merry-go-round?
Georgie + Ben spoke with Eddie + Barry on October 3rd 2022.
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Dec 26, 2022
The good bits and not so good but quite funny bits from S1
As Toto Wolff told us in S1, Ep 2. of Performance People, there is much more to write about this year when we didn’t win compared to the last 7 years when we did. Following that theme, there are many more times we’ve ballsed up intros, outros and links during recording than we care to mention or share, until now…
Enjoy our cock ups as well as our favourite moments in our season 1 bloopers + best bits.
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Dec 19, 2022
Chris Kamara + Ben Shephard: An unbelievable diagnosis and an undeniable bond.
Chris Kamara + Ben ShephardFootball pundit + TV presenterColleagues + FriendsChris Kamara has brought an infectious personality to our television screens for over 25 years. “Kammy” as he’s known to TV audiences, started out as a pro footballer before becoming a manager and then joining Sky Sports as a reporter and pundit, most famously working with Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday. In 2021, Kammy received a crushing diagnosis of apraxia of speech, a rare neurological condition which affects the ability to speak fluently. His condition meant he was no longer able to continue in his much loved role at Sky Sports. He is now focused on his recovery, podcasting and campaigning for others in a similar situation to himself.Alongside Chris is his friend and colleague of 12 years plus, Ben Shephard. Ben and Kammy have worked together at Sky Sports as Goals on Sunday co-hosts and in the same capacity for ITV’s Ninja Warrior UK series. Ben has been a familiar face on breakfast televi…
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Dec 12, 2022
Helen Glover + Steve Backshall: The Incredibles
Helen Glover is a two-time Olympic rowing gold medallist, triple World champion, quintuple World Cup champion and quadruple European champion. Helen only took up rowing in 2008, aged 21. She won Olympic gold just four years later at London 2012. After Rio 2016 she stepped away from rowing to get married and have children. A delayed Tokyo Olympics saw Helen get back in the boat in 2021 and become the first mum to compete for GB Rowing, finishing fourth in the pairs.
Alongside Helen is her wildlife TV presenter husband, Steve Backshall. Best known for BBC's Deadly 60 series, Steve is also an adventurer, environmental campaigner and author. Steve and Helen co-wrote, Wildlings: How to Raise Your Family in Nature, in 2022, a book encouraging children to spend time in the great outdoors.
Together they talk about Helen’s lockdown decision to return to elite sport with three kids in tow, the brutal reality of training for the Olympics, re-assessing the risks of a life in the wild and why…
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Dec 5, 2022
Alastair Campbell + Fiona Millar. Surviving politics, depression and family.
Alastair Campbell + Fiona Millar
Spin doctor/journalist/mental health campaigner + Journalist/educational campaigner
Life partner + Life partnerAlastair Campbell is a journalist and author but is best known as Tony Blair’s formidable former press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Since leaving No.10, Alastair has been a vocal advocate for mental health charities following his own 2005 diagnosis of depression. Along the way he has written seventeen books on politics, mental health and sport, all while traversing the country in pursuit of his beloved Burnley F.C.
Alongside Alastair is his life partner, Fiona Millar. Fiona is a journalist and campaigner on education and parenting issues. While Alastair was advising Tony Blair, Fiona was also in Downing Street, as advisor to Cherie Blair. Fiona currently contributes to The Guardian and the Local Schools Network website.
Together they lift the lid on working with the Blairs, living as a family with mental illness…
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Nov 28, 2022
Michael Johnson + Coach Hart: The inside track on a gold medal winning partnership
Michael Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest sprinters of all time. In the 1990s, he dominated both the 200m and 400m, winning 12 Olympic and World Championship gold medals and breaking world records in the 200m, 400m and the 4 X 400m relay. Since retiring from the track he has forged a successful broadcasting career while running his own sports performance business.
Alongside Michael is the coach who guided him throughout his amateur and professional career. He was never coached by anyone else, ever. ‘Coach’ Clyde Hart was the Head Coach of Track and Field at Baylor University from 1963-2005, then Director of Track and Field until he retired in 2019. Coach Hart has coached nine Olympians who have won a total of 13 Olympic gold medals.
Together they talk about why the historic Olympic double almost didn’t happen, how they worked together to win multiple gold medals and what happened when Michael suffered a stroke and had to learn how to walk again.
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Nov 21, 2022
Fran Millar + David Millar - Life before and after a doping scandal
Fran Millar built her reputation as a highly accomplished sports executive alongside Sir Dave Brailsford with Team Sky, rising through the executive peloton from Director of Business Operations to Head of Winning Behaviours and ultimately Chief Executive of the Ineos Grenadiers. In 2020 she traded cycling tours for catwalks, with her appointment as CEO of British fashion brand, Belstaff.
Alongside Fran is her former pro-cyclist brother, David Millar; a rising star of the sport until he confessed to doping and was banned in 2004. David came back to cycling as a competitor but also as a committed and vocal campaigner for clean sport. He now splits his time between broadcasting duties and his cycling apparel company, CHPT3.
Together in an interview for the first time, they talk candidly about living in the maelstrom of a doping scandal, how their sometimes conflicting approaches to clean cycling led to fractures in their relationship and about the crucial life lessons they learned from…
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Nov 14, 2022
Jeremy Clarkson + Kaleb Cooper: Behind the Scenes on Diddly Squat Farm
One of the UK’s most charismatic TV presenters, Jeremy Clarkson has been entertaining the nation for some 40 years with his uncompromising take on the car industry and life in general. At 62 and with no fewer than 10 jobs at the last count, Clarkson is now trying his hand at farming.
Joining Clarkson is Kaleb Cooper, Jeremy’s sidekick from the smash-hit reality TV show, Clarkson’s Farm. On the show, Kaleb is the young man tasked with teaching Clarkson how to farm, earning his ‘break-out star’ status by telling Clarkson what he really thinks about his farming prowess. Alongside his day job on the Diddly Squat Farm, Kaleb has built up his own agricultural business in the Cotswolds, while gathering 1.1 million followers on Instagram.
Together, in a podcast first, they talk about their sometimes confusing master/apprentice dynamic, how David Cameron broke Jeremy’s vintage tractor and why sheep are afflicted with an existential death wish.
This four way conversation was rec…
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Nov 7, 2022
Lewis Pugh + David Becker - The Speedo diplomat
Lewis Pugh was the first person to complete long-distance swims in every ocean of the world, leveraging publicity to, as he puts it, ‘shake the lapels of world leaders’. An ocean advocate and campaigner, Lewis pioneers swims in the most vulnerable ecosystems on Earth to call for their protection. He has been instrumental in protecting over 2 million km2 of vulnerable ocean – an area larger than Western Europe. His life’s ambition is to help protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. He is known as, ‘the Speedo diplomat.’
David Becker is a performance mind coach, sports lawyer, author and award winning screenwriter. David is a long-time friend of Lewis and also serves as his adviser and mental performance coach. He has supported Lewis on expeditions including those to Svalbard, the North Pole and Mt. Everest and been a consistent source of support throughout Lewis’ career.
Together, they talk about winning over Putin’s inner circle, the day Lewis surprised the Queen,…
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Oct 31, 2022
The thoroughbred and the donkey with Toto + Susie Wolff
Toto Wolff + Susie Wolff.
Team Principal/CEO - Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 + Former Williams F1 test driver/CEO Venturi Racing Formula E
Husband + wife.
Toto Wolff is one of the most influential team principals in the history of Formula 1. Under his leadership, Mercedes disrupted the established order in the paddock, winning seven consecutive Drivers’ Championships and eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships.
Susie Wolff is a former professional racing driver, entrepreneur and campaigner for gender equality in sport. She is also one of a handful of women to have driven for an F1 team.
Together, they talk about not taking success for granted and learning from failure, what Lewis Hamilton will do next and why donkeys should never be underestimated.
This four way conversation was recorded on 6th September 2022.
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Oct 24, 2022
Riding the merry-go-round with Eddie + Barry Hearn
Eddie Hearn + Barry Hearn.
Chairman of Matchroom + President of Matchroom.
Son + Father.
Eddie Hearn is one of the leading boxing promoters in the fight game. Representing world class athletes Anthony Joshua and Katie Taylor he has staged some of the biggest events in recent boxing history.
Barry Hearn spent four decades transforming sports like snooker, boxing, fishing and darts. He is still very active in the family business he founded despite being recently ‘retired’. Together they talk about why being competitive with each other works for them, why Sunday lunch matters and sleeping with one eye open.
This four-way conversation was recorded on October 3rd 2022.
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Oct 21, 2022
Trailer
Ben + Georgie Ainslie’s new podcast, Performance People sees the sport loving couple chat to high performance people in sport, entertainment, business and politics. Join the most successful Olympic sailor in history and his broadcaster wife for this four way conversation as they get the scoop on how to perform better as told by those operating at the top of their game and those who have been on the journey with them.
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