The High Performance Podcast brings you an intimate glimpse into the lives of high-achieving, world-class performers who have all excelled in their field with first-hand experiences and lessons to share. Find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there. Hosting every conversation is sports broadcaster Jake Humphrey and leading organisational psychologist Damian Hughes. Jake is currently BT Sport’s Premier League anchor and former lead presenter of BBC’s Formula One coverage. Damian is an author and professor who continues to work with leading sports organisations to create a high-performing culture.
Want more from High Performance? We have launched our brand new premium podcast service 'High Performance Plus' for people who want to support the podcast, listen to ad-free episodes and have access to exclusive bonus content so we can get you even closer to a life of high performance. We'll ask our guests extra questions, just for you and keep recording when the mic stops so you will hear those slightly more intimate conversations at the end of each record. Expect more from Jake and Damian, as they'll be doing regular Q+As and bring you behind the scenes gems that you wouldn't normally get. We hope you love the extra content. Remember, there is no secret. It is all there for you. So chase world class basics. Don't get high on your own supply. Remain humble, curious and empathetic.
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Great content, but Jake spoils it. Every episode he will make the conversation about him at least 5 times. He speaks like he’s a high performance athlete and it’s so jarring. It didn’t used to bother me as much, but I’ve seriously stopped the last few half way through as I can’t take listening to him any more. Please do the odd episode without Jake so I can’t listen again.
Awful drivel
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esco367
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2023-01-04
Jake is a complete charlatan.
Keep a notepad handy
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Matt Mutton
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2022-12-28
I don’t think a podcast has ever moved me to start writing and filling note books and cards from advice and information from a superb variety of guests and speakers. There are takeaways from every single one on how we can make some changes and make better decisions, life lessons, etc.
Its extremely impactful and I try to listen to an episode as often as possible, even if its revisiting old ones.
A must listen
Damo, Jake - You have saved my life
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raining in baltimore
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2022-12-26
Dear Damo, Dear Jake,
This will sound completely hyperbolic, but I just wanted to let you know that you guys have saved my life.
I’m a similar age to you both and a high performer in my particular field but this year I have suffered a lot. I have worked through an agonising depression and very sadly my wife and I are in the midst of separating too.
Throughout it all though I have found your podcast such a source of positivity and strength. And Jake in particular your recent short note about thinking around how to approach the mundanities of life in 2023 was a gift. Thank you.
All my very best to you both
MJH
Barry Hearn Episode
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NathJF1121
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2022-12-26
This podcast is my go to especially if my head is in a different place.
The best so far for me is the Barry Hearn episode, some may think he’s arrogant however the way he thinks and looks at the world for me is spot on.
Keep up the good work guys
Nath
It would be 5
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Tom.Boss81
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2022-12-09
This is an epic podcast but would be great if there could be a run of conversations that aren’t brought back to ‘Jake Humphrey’. More Damian, he’s superb
Fantastic podcast thanks
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Frostie46
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2022-11-15
Just discovered this podcast thanks to a friend.
What an awesome insight and very helpful.
Pish
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Shmertnickname
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2022-11-09
Rank rotten
Jake is insufferable
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Wes 1982
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2022-11-09
Damien is great, such terrific insights and genuine well thought out questions. I’ve stopped listening though solely because of Jake, he’s utterly wretched and a complete narcissist.
Wow
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jiffer86
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2022-11-07
The Eddie Howe episode was incredible. What an amazing man, we are beyond lucky to have him at Newcastle.
Eddie Howe
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Ttedvbnk
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2022-11-07
Being a Newcastle fan the Eddie Howe podcast was forwarded to me by a mate. The discussion itself more than exceeded my expectations. I found the discussion to be excellently personal without being intrusive and extremely motivating. Thank you, new follower gained
Bone Dr
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Ro_Walker
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2022-11-03
Danny Cipriani’s episode was absolutely fantastic, inspirational and massively moving. It’s forced me to reflect on my own behaviours and mindset. Love that Jake can ask difficult questions with sensitivity and compassion. Great pod - lots to learn for everyone.
Too many adverts
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TalkingMrEd
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2022-10-31
Understand that you need to make a living but the amount and length of adverts is far too excessive.
Stops me wanting to subscribe and listen to the podcast which is normally good.
Amazing pod
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Jimmynw
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2022-10-28
Thanks for the Ryan holiday podcast. I need to know more!!
Starting to Slip
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Hisroyalgingerness
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2022-10-19
Used to be my absolute go-to, and there are still incredible conversations to be found here. Has started to drift into couple of bad habits: repetitive Qs/format; asking leading questions; too long adverts/intro. Hope will get back on course!
Helpful for social work
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Redman101986
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2022-10-19
This is an excellent no holds barred podcast.
Very helpful and transferable into my world in social work to help people achieve their version of high performance to lead change
Brilliant!
Happy #InternationalPodcastDay
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The Black Sherpa Podcast
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2022-10-03
Unbelievable body of work. Inspiring conversations with so many of the worlds great over achievers. Always pull out practical lessons from from the non-negotiables and world class basics of the best of the best! Love that they have started bringing “normal” people on to the show and champion the special role teachers play in life!
The No1 World Class High Performance Podcast
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Hucksie4
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2022-09-28
This has to be ( or soon will be ) the No1 High Performance Podcast in the World. Since subscribing I can not believe how thought provoking and inspiring each Podcast is. Every episode learns you something new to help grow mentally and have a more positive outlook on life. I have recommend this Podcast to everyone I know. I can’t get enough of what Jake
Love this podcast
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eimes 78
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2022-09-27
I am a self employed consultant and don’t have a team to rely on. I also have underlying medical conditions which make life and work difficult and this pod helps a lot. I listen to it in the morning in the gym and it has helped me challenge my thinking around balancing illness and ambition. It feels like a little learning and development team or mentoring in my phone and I need that to keep going.
Thank you.
One of the best podcasts to follow
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Prouders007
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2022-09-26
After finding this podcast a few months ago, I went back to the very first podcast and just working through each episode. Hooked! Love the variance in guests and I am finding a learning point or more from each episode. It’s even let me zone out and focus on the podcast whilst running long distance. Please keep this going and thank you!
Highly recommend
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Superlatively
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2022-09-25
As a female entrepreneur I highly rate and recommend this podcast. I listen to it weekly and there are so many take always. It’s really helped me to think about things I wouldn’t have thought of alone!
Brilliant
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Sally Kenward
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2022-09-25
Have only just discovered this podcast having listened to Jake on the Happy Place with Fearne Cotton which was also brilliant and very thought provoking. I really like all the tips the interviewees give for leading a high performance life- very inspiring and such a great variety of guests. Thank you so much for providing this! Sally
Stick this on your playlist 👍
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Concerned2018
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2022-09-22
Always provides great content to causes you ponder and consider & stretch. never preachy positively challenging 👍 keep up the good work
Absolutely Brilliant
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alex12233
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2022-09-21
I would highly recommend this !
So much to take home
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DoccieRob
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2022-09-15
Working in a busy Paediatric A&E department about to hit winter pressures with staff who are burnt out and pulled daily into unfamiliar clinical areas to cover gaps, there was so much to take away from Jost Capito’s episode. Making the team feel they all had a voice, working towards a single goal, appreciating the wins as a united front, the open door policy, (i could go on) was a really interesting listen and food for thought. And please don’t take offence Jake but you let Jost just go where he wanted, with you talking slightly less than usual, which I also liked. Possibly my favourite so far!
Well worth a listen
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rohitnand
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2022-09-12
I discovered this podcast a few months ago and say that it’s absolutely brilliant. Lifting the lid on high performance but more importantly for the new, the person behind the success. If you haven’t subscribed yet, go and do it now. Find someone who inspires you and see what really makes them tick. Thanks very much for this
The best episode yet
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timmys2981
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2022-08-23
Thank you for bringing the Owen O’Kane conversation to the podcast. The more I hear people like Owen talk, the more I wonder why we don’t teach these skills to young people though the curriculum and to all new parents! What kind of society would we create?
Refreshing, inspiring and thoughtful
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Johnny Callender
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2022-08-16
I’m loving this, I’m a PE teacher and listened to the Tom Daley podcast through a resource link. I’m now working my way through the range! I’ve good a lot out of Rio, Ant Middleton, Tom D and RVP! Thanks!
Wow just listened to the Sean Dyche and Chris Hoy one, I’m going to listen to these again, brilliant wisdom so refreshing.
Epic content
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Turns77!
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2022-08-15
So many fantastic guests and so much knowledge to soak up.. keep up the good work chaps.. perhaps one for the future.. Gary ‘Gaz’ Banford.. not related to Leeds’ Patrick at all 🥴
Inspiring, accessible and reassuring
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Anna_Woody
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2022-08-12
I’ve only found this podcast recently and I’ve been blown away. There’s so much good stuff in here to listen to, feel inspired by and also to feel reassured by in terms of working on your own personal development and performance. It’s not what I expected at all and is fast becoming one of my favourite go to podcasts
Inspiring Podcast - Always picks me up!
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Marianne Taylforth
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2022-08-03
I’ve listened to this podcast for quite a while now. I always feel energised after listening to it and have just finished the audio book which is definitely worth listening to!
Being a property investor life is full of ups and downs but it’s taught me to be positive, accountable and you either win or learn!
THE ultimate game changing podcast 👏👏👏
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deniseP1)27
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2022-07-26
No wonder this is being listened to by almost every Premier League footballer, the England cricket team, top-level CEO’s…and in many other places. It’s my go-to every Monday. The Professor is 💥. I may sign up to their subscription to get even more. Well played everyone.
Misses the goal
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hannman87
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2022-07-18
Great concept quite purely executed by Jake Humphrey who wants to make it all about him.
Also, sponsorship from spurious ‘tea’ companies which claim to change your life and American Express (yes largely a susceptible audience I expect) just takes away any element of credibility
Reflection
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SeasideQueen
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2022-06-29
A couple of years ago I had a particularly torrid experience with my line manager, this lasted for a period of three months, over Christmas. It was absolutely dreadful. I am still at the same company, I still have the same line manager. I have leant so much about myself, my capacity and resilience. Listening to many of your guests, we all have to learn from periods that really challenge us. Believing in your ability and being authentic is essential. Thank you to you and your guests because your podcast has most definitely helped me reflect and move forward.
Great interviews
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cuchulla1nn
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2022-06-28
Love the tag team of Jake and Damien and how they compliment each other to get the best out of their interviewees
Jake ruins it.
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TimWild1979
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2022-06-18
Damien is fantastic and the theme of the show is excellent. Great guests too. Jake has a heavy whiff of smugness and arrogance, almost to say he is ultra ‘high performance’.
Damien is great but…….
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NiallWalsh44
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2022-06-03
There is something annoying about Jake, he has an heir of arrogance. Can’t listen anymore barring them having a really good guest. Damien, get rid of Jake please.
We’re here for the guests
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Leajacob1
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2022-06-02
Wonderful podcast but I feel like sometimes Jake can come across as if he thinks the podcast is ultimately about him- sometimes the long monologues can be a bit too much, especially considering the insight I’m by far the most interested in is from the guest
Essential listening
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Joebels
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2022-05-18
Thanks Jake and Damian - this, Inside the Mind of Champions and Diary of a CEO are my go to posdcasts. So inspirational!
Mind blowing
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preetipositive
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2022-05-16
Latest episode has my mind blown! So many aha moments!
Amazing content and lessons for life
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Darrell1976
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2022-05-16
As many people have said, these podcasts are amazing; life changing even. I find the content engaging with numerous tips and advice that can be put into practice immediately. Jake and Damien have a great rapport and the ability to let their guests speak, but also know when to ask the follow up questions that get to the deeper points.
I love the podcast so much that I’ve changed my daily habits of listening to the radio on my commute to now listening to this podcast instead. Keep up the great work. Thank you.
Incredible, honest and inspirational
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Matt Edmunds
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2022-05-16
An incredible, honest and inspirational podcast with many lessons that we can all take into our own lives whatever our profession, interests or journey
By
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for godssake
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2022-05-14
TTrying to to be the thyroid medicine that tI’ve tried to take by-election good g g t t. Great got ggood gagging gab
Read the book so had to listen
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CraigAJsen
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2022-05-05
Love Jake and his journey! Jake has and amazing ability, with Damian’s expertise, to draw out the most from real life stories from just some incredible people. With some really tangible and useful takeaways from every conversation. So much to learn and one to just consume on the commute! Awesome! Thanks
Life Changing
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Fletchiiii
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2022-05-03
I changed job a year ago this week, and my new commute is the perfect length to digest a new dose of inspiration and positivity.
This pod is a must for anyone looking to look inwardly about becoming a better version of themselves, through humility, perseverance, and accountability.
In my life, I’ve faced my own challenges like adoption from birth, being born with one ear, and having a prosthetic one fitted almost 30 years ago. This pod is a constant reminder that you don’t have to be a sports star or business leader to have overcome your own great life challenges.
Damien and Jake, thank you for your unwavering energy to bring this pod to us all.
One of the 2 best podcasts ever!
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Branchett
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2022-05-01
These and Diary of a CEO have reached me at just about the right time in my life.
So inspiring listening to how the greatest people focus in basics and hard work.
My personal favourite was Sir Clive Woodward. Inspired me to bring a new project to the Board which was immediately accepted. So pleased.
Lombardi time and Choice Architecture as cultures are truly wonderful
Inspirational Podcast
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wakey Gary
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2022-05-01
Only listened to my 1st Podcast about 8 weeks ago , when I appeared on Wakefield Trinity Heritage Podcast a newly formed podcast about my hometown club .
A friend recommended High Performance to me & I’ve never looked back .It’s my new passion in life after finding the last 2 years really tough like a lot of people the podcast has given me such a lift & I am spreading the word .
Keep it going lads & thanks for bringing these rays of light after some dark times .
Regards
Gary Spencer.
Great podcast - keep the mix of guests coming
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tallbloke1
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2022-04-27
Fantastic podcast. The Rachel Botsman episode was fantastic. Mixing the guests away from well known celebs really works when they are as good as this. More like that please
Inspirational…. Not only to me but to my kids (5&7) too!
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Catstill
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2022-04-16
Hey Damien & Jake, I just wanted to drop you a line to say THANK YOU for each & every podcast you have delivered… I found these in Jan 2022 and have binge listened to them since! I just wanted to say how I’ve learnt so much from each and every podcast! We are a football family, ie my husband works for a premier club and my son is currently in pre- academies as a keeper…my son listened to episode 37 - Kasper Schmichael and boy was he blown away! What a kind, emotionally intelligent and honest person he was! Thank you Kasper! My son has now proclaimed that he will be a premier league keeper… watch this space ☺️🙌
Intriguing
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Nicola.100
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2022-04-14
I love every single podcast! The authenticity of the guests and intriguing questions for Jake and Damien! The thoughts, processes and minds - what makes these awesome people tick - it is unique, interesting, honest and inspiring!
