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 excelled, they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On High Performance we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there. ** Want to get the most from High Performance? Download the new High Performance app for FREE to access every episode, enjoy exclusive documentary and masterclass content.  You’ll get instant access to insights from the world’s best, will receive daily motivational boosts and can create your own personalised High Performance playlists. Simply click here or search High Performance in the App store to get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Free Solo Legend Alex Honnold: What Conquering Fear Actually Looks Like

    1D AGO

    Free Solo Legend Alex Honnold: What Conquering Fear Actually Looks Like

    This week, the world’s attention is fixed on Alex Honnold as he prepares for his most public and high-stakes challenge to date: Skyscraper Live on Netflix. This Friday, January 23rd, Alex will attempt to become the first person to free solo the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 in Taiwan, scaling the 101-story landmark live in front of millions. Alex joins us to deconstruct the mindset required to perform when the stakes are literally life or death. He challenges the common perception of his "fearlessness," explaining that his mastery isn’t the absence of fear, but the result of a decade of meticulous preparation. Alex dives into the "mental switch" required to transition from the grind of training to the total surrender and trust required during a performance. Key Topics Discussed: The 10-Year Rule: Alex explains why he spent 10 years training for El Capitan, ensuring that by the time he stepped onto the wall without a rope, he felt prepared rather than reckless.Managing Fear: A masterclass in differentiating between founded and unfounded fear, and the process of making "scary" feel "comfortable" through practice and visualisation.The Feeling of Mastery: What it truly looks like to perfectly execute a high-performance taskPreparation and Visualization: Alex reveals his process for visualising failure in graphic detail to ensure he is emotionally prepared for any outcome.Legacy and Life Cycles: Now a father of two, Alex reflects on how his upbringing and perfectionist roots shaped him, and how he balances his pursuit of extreme moments with his responsibilities at home. Alex offers an honest look at what it takes to do the thing you’ve always wanted to do and answer the question: "What's to lose?". Our Partners: Incogni 👉Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code HIGHPERFORMANCE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/highperformance Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp_heights_au  Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Simba 👉 Jake believes better performance starts with better sleep. Discover Simba, start your 200-night trial today now: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-simba-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  2. Haas F1 Boss: How the Smallest Team in F1 Plans to Shock in 2026 (E387)

    4D AGO

    Haas F1 Boss: How the Smallest Team in F1 Plans to Shock in 2026 (E387)

    Ayao Komatsu is the Team Principal of Haas F1 Team, and one of the most quietly influential leaders in modern Formula 1. Known for his calm authority and clarity under pressure, Ayao has built his career on trust, accountability, and the belief that how you respond to failure matters more than the failure itself. In this episode, Ayao reflects on witnessing Romain Grosjean’s Bahrain crash, and what it taught him about survival, perspective, and living fully in the present. He shares his philosophy on developing drivers, handling conflict, and why tough conversations only work when trust comes first.  Ayao also speaks to Jake about what leadership really looks like when things go wrong. From the shock of starting a season as the slowest car on the grid to rebuilding belief inside the team, he explains how transparency, open communication, and clear direction helped transform Haas from a fractured environment into a unified, high-performing group.  From being written off as a child to leading at the top of motorsport, Ayao offers grounded, practical wisdom on resilience, discomfort, and growth, a masterclass in leadership forged under extreme pressure. Incogni 👉Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code HIGHPERFORMANCE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/highperformance Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp_heights_au  Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Simba 👉 Jake believes better performance starts with better sleep. Discover Simba, start your 200-night trial today now: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-simba-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m
  3. Prince Naseem Hamed: Boxing's Greatest Entertainer Who Broke Every Rule (E386)

    JAN 15

    Prince Naseem Hamed: Boxing's Greatest Entertainer Who Broke Every Rule (E386)

    Prince Naseem Hamed is one of boxing’s most electrifying figures - a world champion, cultural icon, and a true original who didn’t just win fights, but ripped up the manual on how to box. From flying-carpet entrances to impossible knockouts from backwards angles, "Naz" captivated the world with a style and confidence unlike anything the sport had ever seen. In this episode, Prince Naseem sits down with Jake and Damian for a deeply personal and revealing conversation that goes far beyond the highlight reels. He opens up about his greatest regret, the unresolved rift with his legendary trainer Brendan Ingle, and the pain of never being able to reconcile before Brendan’s passing.  He also explains where his famous self-belief truly came from, sharing how his Islamic faith, daily prayer, and unwavering connection to God formed the foundation of his confidence both in and out of the ring. He breaks down the mental edge that made him unstoppable, from intense visualisation, “seeing it twice” before it happened, to the razor-sharp timing that led to 31 knockouts in 37 fights.  This is a rare, raw, and powerful conversation about faith, redemption, identity, and legacy, from a man who didn’t just change boxing, but showed the world that greatness can come from anywhere. 'GIANT' is now in cinemas, click here to watch the official trailer 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUYO2kk1Fek&t=5s Incogni 👉Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code HIGHPERFORMANCE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/highperformance Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/ hpp_heights_au Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/ visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  4. World’s #1 Longevity Expert: What Fitness & Diet Should Look Like After 30 | Peter Attia (E385)

    JAN 12

    World’s #1 Longevity Expert: What Fitness & Diet Should Look Like After 30 | Peter Attia (E385)

    We’re delighted to welcome back Dr Peter Attia to High Performance, one of the leading voices in modern medicine and longevity. Known for his rigorous, evidence-based approach to health, Peter has built his work around a simple but demanding question: how do we live longer and better? In this episode, Peter dives deep into what truly drives long-term health. He explains why exercise remains non-negotiable, how strength and cardiovascular fitness underpin independence as we age, and why the new wave of metabolic drugs are changing the conversation around heart health, cognition, and disease, without replacing the need for movement and training. Peter also shares how he thinks about aging in practical terms, introducing the idea of “backcasting” from later life to guide the choices we make today. He breaks down which supplements actually matter, why he’s sceptical of health fads, and how balance, adaptability, and emotional wellbeing play a bigger role in longevity than most people realise. Grounded, thoughtful, and highly practical, this episode offers a clear framework for protecting your body, your mind, and your quality of life, now and in the decades to come. 🚨 Partners Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp_heights_au  Incogni 👉Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code HIGHPERFORMANCE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/highperformance Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  5. How Giving Up Alcohol Transformed Everything, with Dr Alex George

    JAN 9

    How Giving Up Alcohol Transformed Everything, with Dr Alex George

    This special episode is brought to you in partnership with Fora Space. Dr. Alex George joins Jake for an open, deeply human conversation about happiness, mental health, and the quiet changes that can transform a life. He challenges the idea that doing more or achieving more will make us happy, explaining why we put happiness on a pedestal while ignoring emotions like sadness, grief, and frustration, even though every emotion has a purpose. Dr. Alex also speaks honestly about sobriety, social pressure, and why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to rethink your relationship with alcohol. This conversation also explores grief, therapy, ADHD, and the stigma around men expressing emotion. Dr. Alex reflects on learning to sit with difficult feelings rather than escaping them, why walking therapy helped him process loss, and how cultural expectations can silence people until it’s too late.  This episode offers a powerful, practical episode about choosing awareness over avoidance, and building a healthier relationship with yourself, one step at a time. Dr Alex's new book "Am I Normal?: Understanding Your Place in a Complex World" is out in January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  6. Robert Lewandowski: What Nobody Sees Behind a World-Class Striker (E384)

    JAN 5

    Robert Lewandowski: What Nobody Sees Behind a World-Class Striker (E384)

    Robert Lewandowski is one of the most consistent goal scorers of his generation, a player who has stayed at the very top of world football not just through talent, but through mindset.  In this episode, Robert sits down with Jake and Damian to explain why he believes mentality counts for more than physical ability, and how players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have sustained excellence for so long. From losing his father to being released early on, he describes the moments that forced him to build self-belief, resilience, and an uncompromising work ethic. He also talks about adapting as football evolves, learning from different cultures at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, and why even the modern elite, players like Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, can’t escape the need for constant growth. Lewandowski explains why he avoids social media, how online judgement impacts younger players, and why protecting mental health is his personal “golden rule.” Drawing on lessons from managers like Jürgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Hansi Flick, he shares the core values that have shaped his career: honesty, hard work, and never giving up. This is a rare insight into what it really takes to perform, adapt, and endure at the highest level, without losing yourself along the way. 🚨 Partners Simba 👉 Jake believes better performance starts with better sleep. Discover Simba, start your 200-night trial today now: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-simba-au   Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp_heights_au Surfshark 👉 Go to https://surfshark.com/highperformance or use code HIGHPERFORMANCE at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media, or discover more at: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  7. Micro Habits: The 5 Minute Changes That Actually Transform Your Life (+ Exclusive Audiobook Preview)

    JAN 2

    Micro Habits: The 5 Minute Changes That Actually Transform Your Life (+ Exclusive Audiobook Preview)

    Happy New Year! Jake and Damian kick off 2026 by revealing their brand new book MICRO HABITS – a game-changing guide built from five years and 400+ High Performance interviews (Buy your copy here) Forget complex systems and thousand-page textbooks. This episode proves that success starts simple. From Jake's 15-minute alarm shift that transformed his mornings, to Ian McGeechan's "world-class basics," to Rob O'Neill's Navy SEAL wisdom about making your bed – the highest performers all share one secret: tiny, consistent behaviours create extraordinary results. In this special episode, Jake and Damian share an exclusive listen to the audiobook introduction, then discuss why they structured the book around 48 short chapters (one for each week of the year) covering everything from motivation with Keely Hodgkinson to time management with Shane Parrish. Each chapter takes just 3-5 minutes to read but delivers insights that could change how you do everything. Whether you're looking to transform 2026 or just curious about what makes elite performers tick, this is your starting point. MICRO HABITS is available now from all major book retailers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min
  8. The Mind Coach Behind Team GB & Ronnie O'Sullivan on Mental Resilience | Prof. Steve Peters

    12/29/2025

    The Mind Coach Behind Team GB & Ronnie O'Sullivan on Mental Resilience | Prof. Steve Peters

    Prof. Steve Peters is one of the most influential minds in performance psychology, best known for The Chimp Paradox and his work with elite athletes, leaders, and organisations around the world. In this episode, Steve breaks down how the mind really works, and why understanding it is the key to unlocking your potential. The conversation explores self-esteem, core values, and why we so often act against our better intentions, as well as what actually helps us regain control when pressure hits. Steve also tackles the impact of social media on self-worth, the role of resilience, and how early childhood patterns shape adult habits.  This is a practical, eye-opening conversation about working with your mind rather than fighting it, and building a healthier, more resilient approach to life. 🚨 Partners Incogni 👉Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code HIGHPERFORMANCE at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/highperformance Simba 👉 Jake believes better performance starts with better sleep. Discover Simba, start your 200-night trial today now: https://highpfrmc.com/hpp-simba-au   Heights 👉 Get 20% off your subscription by using Code: HP20 here: https://highpfrmc.com/heights1 Gemini 👉 Get started and grow your portfolio 📈🚀 https://highpfrmc.com/HPP-Gemini-au Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Gemini Intergalactic UK, Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority, under Firm Reference Number: 921817 Base 👉 Find the High Performance use case under the customer stories on their website: https://base-mc.com Visit Seattle 👉 Start planning your perfect summer of football by searching Visit Seattle on social media: https://highpfrmc.com/visitseattle-ut-au  Babbel 👉 Learn a new Language and get up to 55% off your subscription at: https://highpfrmc.com/HPP-Babbel-AU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 excelled, they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On High Performance we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there. ** Want to get the most from High Performance? Download the new High Performance app for FREE to access every episode, enjoy exclusive documentary and masterclass content.  You’ll get instant access to insights from the world’s best, will receive daily motivational boosts and can create your own personalised High Performance playlists. Simply click here or search High Performance in the App store to get started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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