Performance People
The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
Why Sport Still Gets Women’s Bodies Wrong | Dr Emma Ross
Why are women still being asked to perform in a system built around men? Dr Emma Ross, Co-Founder of The Well HQ, joins Georgie Ainslie to discuss what women should have been taught about their bodies, and why that knowledge matters in sport, at work and throughout life. Having spent a decade as Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport, Emma saw how training, equipment and research oft
Dr Vonda Wright | Forget Ageing Gracefully. Build a Body That Lasts
Orthopaedic surgeon & longevity expert, Dr Vonda Wright, joins Georgie Ainslie to challenge how we think about getting older and explain why building strength is an investment in our future freedom. From lifting her grandson into a tree to preparing for a three-day endurance event in Utah, Vonda has a clear motivation: staying capable of doing the things she loves. She shares how she approache
Ash Dykes | What It Feels Like to Be Hunted in the Wild
700 kilometres through the Congo Basin. An inflatable kayak. And a firm instruction to be home for Halloween. Adventurer and five-time world-first record holder Ash Dykes joins Georgie Ainslie to discuss the expedition launching Project Six: six missions across six extreme environments, with barely enough time between them to recover. Having crossed Mongolia alone, hiked the length of Madagascar a
John Amaechi | Why Extraordinary Leaders Are Built, Not Born
John Amaechi OBE didn’t pick up a basketball until he was 17. Within a few years, he was playing at the highest level of the sport in the NBA.But John doesn’t see his story as proof of natural talent. Instead, he credits the people and environments that allowed him to discover what he was capable of, and believes far too many people never get that opportunity.Founder of APS Intelligence, organisat
Eve Muirhead on Olympic Pressure, Mental Health and Finding the Fearless Athlete Again
Olympic champion Eve Muirhead is coming out of retirement for one more shot at the Games.Four years after stepping away from curling at the top of the sport, Eve joins Georgie Ainslie to explain why she has returned, what she still wants to achieve and why this comeback will look very different from the first act of her athletic career.Eve reveals how a call from British Curling opened the door to
Why High Performers Burn Out - And What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You | Dr Will Cole
Dr Will Cole is a functional medicine practitioner, New York Times bestselling author and one of the leading voices in personalised health. His latest book, Heal Your Cells, explores how inflammation, stress, sleep, nutrition and lifestyle can influence the way our bodies function at a cellular level.In this episode, Will joins Georgie to examine what good health really means, and why being told y
Sir James Dyson | 5,127 Prototypes, Five Years and the Power of Persistence
Sir James Dyson joins Georgie Ainslie at Dyson’s office in Malmesbury to discuss his move into Bath Rugby ownership, the future of professional sport and why he still believes failure is more valuable than success.A longtime Bath supporter, Dyson explains why he had “not at all” a moment’s hesitation when Bruce Craig offered him the opportunity to invest in the club. He discusses the financial rea
How Your Hormones Really Affect Energy, Mood, Training & Performance | Dr Hazel Wallace
Dr Hazel Wallace joins Georgie to explore why female physiology still isn’t properly accounted for in health, nutrition and performance.Hazel is a former NHS doctor, nutritionist, personal trainer, bestselling author and founder of The Food Medic. She explains how women have historically been treated as “small men” in medical research, and why that can have serious consequences, from misdiagnosis
The Disability Discrimination We Still Don’t Talk About | Paralympian Richard Whitehead MBE
Richard Whitehead MBE has spent much of his life challenging other people’s expectations of what a disabled person can achieve.Born with a disability affecting both legs and told growing up that even walking would be a challenge, Richard didn’t begin his running journey until adulthood. In 2004 he entered the New York Marathon despite never having raced before, training at night on the streets of
The Sleep Doctor: Why Your Sleep Score Could Be Making Your Sleep Worse | Dr Michael Breus
What if the best way to improve your sleep is not going to bed earlier, but waking up at the same time every day?On Performance People this week, Georgie Ainslie speaks to clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dr Michael Breus, known as The Sleep Doctor, about sleep science, chronotypes and the link between sleep and high performance.Dr Breus explains how sleep affects recovery, concentration
You Only Have 20% of Your Life to Make an Impact | Vitality Founder Adrian Gore
What separates people who fulfil their potential from those who never quite turn it into action?Adrian Gore is the founder and CEO of Discovery Group, the business behind Vitality, serving more than 50 million customers worldwide. His new book, The Four Principles: Multiply Your Impact in Life and Leadership, explores the habits and decisions that drive performance in business, sport and everyday
Why Elite Athletes Must Stop Training to Empty | Sara Hector & Ebba Andersson
What does it take to perform when the margins are measured in hundredths of a second, the pressure is immense and one mistake can end everything?Recorded live at the J.P. Morgan sponsored Aurora event in Båstad, Sweden, Georgie Ainslie sits down with two of Sweden’s most successful skiers: Olympic alpine champion Sara Hector and cross-country star Ebba Andersson.Sara reflects on the six-year wait
Orla Chennaoui | The Online Abuse That Nearly Made Her Quit Television
TNT lead cycling presenter, Orla Chennaoui joins Georgie Ainslie for a conversation about anxiety, sobriety, cycling and life inside the Tour de France.As this year’s Tour unfolds, Orla gives a brilliant insider’s view on what makes the race so brutal, beautiful and tactically complex. She explains why Tadej Pogačar is surrounded by riders who could lead other teams, how domestiques sacrifice the
Eboni Usoro-Brown | We Won Commonwealth Gold on Three Hours’ Sleep
England Netball President Eboni Usoro-Brown joins Georgie Ainslie to reveal the resilience, sacrifice and team culture behind the greatest momentsin English netball history.At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, England defeated Australia 52–51 to win their first major international netball title. Eboni explains how the Roses recovered from losing a warm-up match by 40 goals, embraced their status as und
Mindset Coach Ben Crowe on Nike, Agassi, Ash Barty and the Psychology of Greatness
What if the secret to performing under pressure is to stop thinking of it as pressure at all?Ben Crowe is one of the world’s most sought-after mindset and leadership coaches, helping elite athletes, executives and teams redefine success, manage expectation and unlock their potential.In this episode, recorded during the Wimbledon Championships, Ben joins Georgie Ainslie to share the principles behi
Lucy Charles-Barclay | "I Was Willing To End My Career To Win This Race"
What does it really take to become an Ironman World Champion?In this episode of Performance People, Georgie Ainslie sits down with four-time world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay for a conversation about pain, resilience and the relentless pursuit of excellence.Lucy relives the defining race of her career: the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona. After years of finishing second, she finally clai
Sarah Lindsay | Three Olympics... And I Still Felt Like A Failure
What does it really take to perform at the highest level, and why do so many high achievers still feel they haven't done enough?In this episode of Performance People, Georgie Ainslie is joined by three-time Olympian, European champion and ROAR Fitness founder Sarah Lindsay for a conversation about the psychology of performance, resilience and confidence.Sarah reflects on the mindset that took her
Professor Tim Spector | GLP-1s, Gut Health and the Future of Weight Loss
Professor Tim Spector, co-founder of ZOE, joins Performance People to explain how gut health can influence mood, energy, cravings, focus and long-term health.In this conversation, Tim explores the gut-brain connection, why brain fog may be linked to what we eat, the problem with ultra-processed foods, the benefits of fermented foods and plant diversity, and why he believes GLP-1 drugs could be one
Why You’re Exhausted But Still Can’t Sleep | Sleep Scientist Dr Sophie Bostock
In this episode of Performance People, Georgie Ainslie speaks to sleep scientist Dr Sophie Bostock about the science of better sleep, consistent energy and true recovery.Sophie explains why the body is not designed to be “always on”, how stress hormones can leave us feeling tired but wired, and why relaxation is a skill that needs to be practised before we get into bed. The conversation also explo
FA CEO Mark Bullingham | The Logistical Monster England Must Solve to Win the World Cup
FA CEO Mark Bullingham joins Georgie Ainslie on the Performance People podcast for a rare in-depth conversation about running English football, the future of The Football Association, England’s World Cup ambitions, Thomas Tuchel, Sarina Wiegman, the Lionesses, Gareth Southgate’s legacy and the commercial growth of the game.As Chief Executive of The FA, Bullingham describes the organisation as “eig
Tractors, Ferraris & Royal Ascot | Fliss Barnard on Running the World's Greatest Racecourse
Felicity 'Fliss' Barnard, CEO of Ascot Racecourse, joins Georgie Ainslie on the Performance People podcast for a rare behind-the-scenes look at Royal Ascot, the business of horse racing, and the pressure of leading one of Britain’s most iconic sporting institutions.Fliss explains what it really takes to run Royal Ascot, from protecting a 300-year-old brand to managing reputation, revenue, relevanc
Dr Stacy Sims | GLP-1s, Body Image and the Female Health Crisis
For decades, women have been given health, fitness and nutrition advice based largely on research conducted on men.This week on Performance People, Georgie speaks to exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr Stacy Sims, the woman behind the phrase: “Women are not small men.”This is a mythbusting conversation about the gender data gap in health and performance: why women need to lift heavy,
James Cracknell | The Crash, the Coma and the Comeback
Double Olympic champion James Cracknell joins Georgie for a conversation about elite sport, resilience, identity and recovery.James reflects on the defining moment that shaped his Olympic career: missing out on Atlanta 1996 through illness, after years of preparation, and deciding to commit to another four-year cycle despite knowing the same heartbreak could happen again.He takes us inside the pre
Mary Earps | Role Models, Resilience And What Comes Next
Mary Earps joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about life at PSG, leaving her comfort zone, the rise of women’s football, and why she is determined to make goalkeeping cool.The England goalkeeper reflects on the defining moments that changed her career, from being dropped by England in 2019 to winning Euro 2022, the World Cup Golden Glove and BBC Sports Personality of the Year.She also talks
Most People Don’t Need Surgery. They Need This Instead | Dr Cuan Wayne Coetzee
This episode of Performance People explores the science behind movement, recovery, and why small, consistent changes can completely alter how your body functions. Dr Cuan Wayne Coetzee is a chiropractor and movement expert focused on helping people overcome chronic pain through movement, neuroscience, and behavioural change. His work centres on neural re-education (NRE) using simple, novel movemen
How Matchroom Executive Emily Frazer Is Building Nine-Ball Pool Into Their Next Big Success Story
Emily Frazer is the CEO of Matchroom Multi-Sport, and trying to do with 9 ball pool what her bosses did with darts and snooker. In a candid conversation with Georgie, Emily shares what she has learned from working alongside Barry and Eddie Hearn, how Matchroom’s Netflix series changed perceptions of the business and why character, storytelling and relentless standards matter if you want to buil
Kate Cross | Challenging the “Dinosaurs” Who Held Women’s Cricket Back
This week on Performance People, Georgie sits down with England cricketer Kate Cross for a conversation about resilience, identity and the moments that shape a sporting life.Recorded in Abu Dhabi at the end of 2025, before the SailGP Grand final, Kate looks back on the defining moment that changed everything: her Test debut in Perth in 2014. It came at the end of a turbulent period in which she ha
Inside Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Gamble | Wrexham Director Shaun Harvey
Wrexham’s rise has been framed as a Hollywood story. The reality is rather more structured.In this episode, Wrexham director Shaun Harvey breaks down what’s actually driven the transformation, from the earliest conversations during lockdown, through to building a club now pushing towards the Premier League.At the centre of it is the ownership model. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney didn’t just bri
Recovery, Stress and the Science of Longevity | Dr Tamsin Lewis
What does real longevity look like when you’ve lived at the sharp end of performance?In this episode of Performance People, Georgie is joined by Dr Tamsin Lewis, longevity physician, psychiatrist, former GB triathlete and founder of Wellgevity, for a wide-ranging conversation about health, performance and what it really takes to sustain both over time.Tamsin reflects on her journey from elite spor
Inside Max Verstappen’s Training Regime with F1 Performance Coach Bradley Scanes
What does it take to prepare a Formula 1 world champion to perform at the very highest level?In this episode of Performance People, Georgie Ainslie sits down with elite performance coach and physio Bradley Scanes, whose work in Formula 1 included training and supporting Max Verstappen through the relentless physical, mental and logistical demands of the sport. Bradley explains what an F1 driver’s
Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu | How a Herbal Blend Saved his Football Career and Inspired a Booming Business
Former Premier League footballer Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu joins Performance People to talk about the injury crisis that nearly ended his career at 17, the natural recovery blend his father created to help him heal, and how that personal turning point became the foundation for his wellness business, The Turmeric Co.In this episode, Thomas reflects on chronic pain, elite sport, recovery, entrepreneurs
Oisin Murphy | 5x Champion Jockey on Alcoholism, Sacrifice & the Price of Greatness
Oisin Murphy is one of the most successful jockeys of his generation, a x5 Champion Jockey whose career has been defined by brilliance, pressure, relapse, recovery and an unrelenting pursuit of winning.In this episode of Performance People, Oisin speaks with rare honesty about the reality behind elite success. He reflects on the horse that changed everything for him, Roaring Lion, and explains wh
Is AI Making You Less Intelligent? | Neuroscientist Dr. Tommy Wood
Your brain is the most trainable organ in your body. So why aren't you training it?This week on Performance People, we sit down with Dr Tommy Wood, neuroscientist, researcher, and performance scientist who has worked at the highest levels of motorsport, including Formula 1 through HINSTA Performance. If you want to understand how the world's elite athletes keep their edge, this is the episode.Dr T
Harvard Trained Researcher Dr. Elie Abirached: 'I Spent Years Testing Bio-Hacks. 90% Were Useless.'
Dr. Elie Abirached: Nature Over Bio-Hacking TechLongevity expert Dr. Elie Abirached shares his journey from war-torn 1980s Lebanon to pioneering bio-hacker and Harvard researcher. Despite having access to every cutting-edge device; hyperbaric chambers, infrared saunas, PEMF therapy, he reveals why nature, community, and purpose remain the most powerful longevity tools.In this conversation, Dr. Abi
James Haskell Unfiltered | Relationships, Relentless Reinvention & The Truth About Fame
Former England international James Haskell joins Performance People for an unfiltered, honest conversation about elite sport, identity, leadership and life after rugby.Haskell reflects on the defining moments that shaped his career, from an unlikely England call-up that changed everything, to the brutal honesty of international environments where high performance is non-negotiable. He speaks candi
Why Silver Isn't Enough | Matt Weston
World number one skeleton slider Matt Weston joins Performance People, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, to share the mindset, resilience and ambition behind his rise to the top of one of sport’s most extreme disciplines.In this episode, Matt reflects on the disappointment of the Beijing Winter Games and how that experience became the driving force behind a remarkable period of success
From Outsiders to Contenders | Pat Sharples
On this episode of Performance People, Georgie Ainslie sits down with Pat Sharples, an elite head coach in winter sports, for a rare behind-the-scenes look at how teams are built.Pat reveals what really happens inside a Winter campaign. He explains how he manages 12 very different snow sport disciplines, balancing creativity in freestyle athletes with the intensity of alpine racing, all while keep
Dylan Fletcher | Dropped from SailGP: The Moment That Changed Everything
In this episode of Performance People, we’re joined by Emirates GBR champion driver and newly appointed America’s Cup GB1 helm, Dylan Fletcher, to explore the defining moment behind one of British sailing’s most remarkable career arcs.Dylan reflects on the tough reality of being dropped from the SailGP circuit early in his career, describing the moment the “rug was pulled” and how losing control o
David Howden | The Underdog Mindset Behind a Global British Powerhouse
How do you turn three people and a dog into a 23,000-strong global business? For David Howden, Founder and Group CEO of Howden, the answer begins not in a boardroom but in childhood adversity. David lost his father aged seven and watched his family lose their home overnight - a moment that forged lifelong resilience and a hunger to build something of his own.That experience would power a career in
Aimee Fuller | Pressure, Injury and Walking Away from the Olympics
Former Winter Olympian turned broadcaster, Aimee Fuller joins Performance People to reflect on a career defined by courage, creativity and confronting fear.Aimee competed for Team GB at the Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018, specialising in slopestyle and big air, and becoming the first woman to land a double backflip in competition. In this conversation, she opens up about the de
Iain ‘Goobs’ Jensen | Resilience, Recovery and Returning Home
Iain ‘Goobs’ Jensen reflects on elite performance, pressure and resilience in SailGP. This episode of Performance People, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, was recorded in Abu Dhabi, just ahead of the SailGP Grand Final, at a moment of real intensity, both for the championship and for Goobs personally. From Olympic gold, via a 2025 Emirates GBR treble to a new chapter with Australian F
Performance People 2025 Wrapped | Insights, Lessons & Funnies from Elite Sport
From defining moments to peak performance, recovery, leadership and everything in between, this special end-of-year episode brings together the very best of Performance People.Across the past year, we’ve sat down with world-class athletes, coaches and thinkers to understand what really drives performance, not just on the biggest stages, but in the moments that shape careers and lives. This highlig
Ben Ryan | Inside Brentford FC’s Data-Centric Performance Approach
Ben Ryan is one of the most distinctive performance leaders in elite sport.Now Performance Director at Brentford Football Club, Ben is helping shape one of the Premier League’s most progressive, data-driven environments, where alignment, culture and marginal gains matter as much as talent.In this conversation with Georgie Ainslie, Ben explains how Brentford’s performance model works in practice: f
AI and the Future of Human Performance with Pete McKnight
In this episode, Georgie sits down again with human performance coach Pete McKnight, a man with nearly 25 years’ experience shaping Olympians, F1 drivers and world-class performers. Pete breaks down what “human performance” really is: a multi-dimensional blend of physiology, psychology, cognition and nutrition, and why the days of thinking fitness alone defines performance are long gone.He explain
Ben Ainslie | The Future of the America’s Cup & A Treble for Emirates GBR
Fresh from a history-making weekend in Abu Dhabi, Ben Ainslie joins Georgie at home to reflect on Emirates GBR’s extraordinary treble; the season title, the Grand Final and the Impact League win and why this victory mattered more than most after a turbulent year for the team. Ben breaks down the decisive moments of the Grand Final race, highlighting Dylan Fletcher’s leadership and charting th
Sir Jimmy Anderson | Bazball, Ben Stokes’ Leadership and the Secret to Staying Elite at 43
Recorded in Abu Dhabi as Emirates GBR were crowned SailGP 2025 Champions, England’s fast bowling G.O.A.T. Jimmy Anderson joins Performance People, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, for a wide-ranging conversation on cricket, leadership and longevity. Fresh from experiencing an F50 race boat up close, Jimmy reflects on England’s two-day defeat in the opening Ashes Test, a result that st
Matthew Syed | Beckham, McIlroy & the Mindset of Elite Performers
This week on Performance People, Georgie is joined by writer, broadcaster and former Olympian Matthew Syed; one of the most influential thinkers on high performance today. In a conversation that moves from table-tennis halls in suburban Reading to global sporting icons, Matthew unpacks the moments and mentors that shaped his life, and the ideas that continue to guide his work.He reflects on the re
From Prince Harry’s Invictus Games to the Winter Olympics | Vicky Gosling OBE, CEO of GB Snowsport
On this episode of Performance People, in partnership with JP Morgan Private Bank, Georgie speaks with Vicky Gosling OBE, CEO of GB Snowsport, whose career has been shaped by one extraordinary defining moment.In 2013, Vicky was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, leaving behind her young family for what she thought would be a demanding posting. Instead, a phone call redirected her life: she was be
Joan & Michelle MacDonald | The Viral Fitness Story Redefining What 79 Looks Like
When Joan MacDonald hit her seventies, she was on medication for high blood pressure, struggling with mobility, and feeling “blue.” Her daughter, fitness coach Michelle MacDonald, knew something had to change. Together, they transformed Joan’s life and in the process, inspired millions worldwide.In this deeply moving episode, Georgie talks to Joan and Michelle about the journey that turned a retir
Inside Team Brady | Emma Kimiläinen and Sam Coleman on E1 Racing and the Team Built to Win
Emma Kimiläinen and Sam Coleman race for Team Brady in the E1 World Championship, a new era of electric hydrofoil racing where men and women compete on equal terms. Heading into the Championship Finale in Miami at the top of the standings, they join Georgie Ainslie to reflect on the mindset and trust that keep them there.Emma explains how motherhood made her a calmer, more empathetic and ultimatel
Alistair Brownlee | What Elite Performance Really Takes - the Grind, the Graft and the Gains
Two-time Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alistair Brownlee joins Performance People to reflect on the moment that defined him; carrying his brother Jonny across the 2016 World Triathlon Series Grand Final finish line in an instant which exemplified what sportsmanship should look like.Fresh from running the Empire State Building’s 80-plus floors, Brownlee shares why he’s embracing a new chapter of
Abi Burton | I Woke Up From a Coma… and Won the World Cup
In this episode of Performance People, Georgie sits down with Red Roses Rugby World Cup winner Abi Burton, whose story of survival, recovery, and triumph is as heart wrenching as it is inspiring. At just 22, Abi was struck down by a rare autoimmune brain illness that left her fighting for her life. But somehow, after more than 3 weeks in a coma, she recovered, rebuilt her body and mind, and made h
The New Science of Gut Health and Peak Performance with Dr Megan Rossi
Sleep, travel, and the gut are performance variables, not just wellness trends. In this episode, gut-health scientist and clinician Dr Megan Rossi, (The Gut Health Doctor), joins Georgie to connect the gut–brain axis to training quality, recovery, and race-day consistency. We dig into why even two or three nights of poor sleep can shift the microbiome and how supporting your gut can, in turn, impr
Turner Twins' Wild Expedition | Can George Mallory’s Kit Still Work Today?
What does it take to climb a Himalayan peak, one identical twin in modern mountaineering kit and the other in the wool and leather of George Mallory’s 1920s wardrobe? That’s exactly the question adventurers Hugo and Ross Turner, better known as the Turner Twins, are about to answer.In this episode, recorded just before they set off for Mera Peak in Nepal, the brothers share the thinking behind the
Ted Kravitz | The F1 Insider on Verstappen, Hamilton and the McLaren Pace Race
In this episode of Performance People, Georgie sits down with her old colleague, Ted Kravitz, Sky Sports F1 pit-lane reporter and author of his new book, F1: An Insider’s Guide. Ted shares the defining moments that shaped his career, from discovering the intimacy of late-night radio to standing trackside at Silverstone and realising Formula 1 would become more than just a passion.Ted reflects on w
George North | Mindset, Longevity and a Concussion Crisis
In this episode of Performance People, Georgie sits down with George North, one of Wales’s greatest rugby players, to explore the defining moment that shaped his extraordinary career as he launches his autobiography. From growing up on the island of Anglesey, dreaming of the iconic red jersey, to scoring two tries on his Wales debut against South Africa at just 18, to his latest incarnation in the
From Federer to LeBron: Longevity Lessons for Midlife Fitness | Dr Peter Tierney
This week, Georgie welcomes back Dr Peter Tierney, senior research scientist with a PhD in sports science, whose career spans work with Leinster Rugby, Chelsea FC, the English FA and Lululemon. Together they explore what elite sport can teach us about exercising effectively in midlife.Peter explains how athletes like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and LeBron James have extended their careers throug
How to Win | Inside Northampton Saints’ Premiership Rugby Triumph with Head Coach Sam Vesty
This week we’re joined by Sam Vesty, head coach of the reigning Premiership Rugby champions, Northampton Saints, for a candid look at creative leadership in a data-driven era. Sam explains why numbers matter, but only in service of what players see and feel on the pitch. In “open” sports like rugby, he argues, intuition, context and decision-making under pressure beat dashboards alone.We dig into
How to Age-Proof Your Brain | 3 Keys from a Leading Neuroscientist
On this episode of Performance People, we welcome Dr Tommy Wood; neuroscientist, performance coach and, in his own words, “elite professional nerd.” An Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, Tommy also co-hosts the Better Brain Fitness podcast and serves as Hintsa Performance’s head scientist in motorsport.In this conversation, Tommy unpacks how we can
Max Verstappen’s Performance Coach on the Three Traits That Win Titles
Elite performance coach Bradley Scanes joins the podcast to share insights from working at the highest levels of elite sport, most notably as Max Verstappen’s performance coach through four Formula One World Championship titles. With a background spanning gymnastics, basketball, football, boxing and UFC, Bradley explains how performance principles can be applied across sports, even as specialist a
Tammy Beaumont | Handling Pressure, Doubt, and the Aussies
England cricket star Tammy Beaumont joins Georgie to revisit one of the defining moments of her career - her player of the series performance at the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Tammy opens up about the build-up to that tournament, the emotions in the dressing room, and the personal torment which defined her first few innings. She shares how the experience has shaped her perspective on pressure
The Midlife Sleep Test: 7 Clues You’re Not Getting the Rest You Need
In this episode of Performance People, world-renowned sleep expert Professor Russell Foster returns to talk midlife, stress, hormones and why your sleep might not be as “fine” as you think.Russell explains that most people in midlife don’t have a sleep disorder, they have a stress or anxiety problem, often brought on by the pressures of kids, careers, ageing parents, and lost support systems. He r
Dame Sarah Storey | From Bullied Schoolgirl to Paralympic Legend
In this episode of Performance People, Georgie speaks with Dame Sarah Storey, winner of a mind-blowing 19 Paralympic gold medals, about the moment that changed everything: her debut, aged just 14, at the 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Games. Sarah reflects on what it meant to represent Great Britain so young, and how that early experience shaped her extraordinary multi-decade career in elite sport
Jacquie Beltrao | Grief, Grit and the Olympic Dream
Sky News Sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao joins Georgie for a deeply personal conversation about resilience, identity, and what sport has taught her about life. From a humble upbringing to the Olympic stage, Jacquie shares how her dream of competing in rhythmic gymnastics at the 1984 Los Angeles Games became a reality — despite the heartbreak of losing her mum just weeks before.She reflects on the
What You Can Learn From How Sports Teams Approach Jet Lag And Travel Fatigue
If any sport knows how to navigate the negative effects of international travel it’s Formula 1, whose teams are frequently flying their staff across time zones and need them to be firing on all cylinders as soon as they arrive.With over 25 years of experience working with elite athletes from Olympians to Formula 1 drivers, performance coach Pete McKnight reveals what we can learn from their approa
Inside Sport’s Greatest Comeback | How The 2013 America’s Cup Was Won With Ben Ainslie, Jimmy Spithill and Russell Coutts
Sporting history may be full of great comeback stories, but the 2013 America’s Cup will forever take some beating.Oracle Team USA were 8-1 down against a dominant Emirates Team New Zealand team who needed only one more win to lift the Auld Mug and put the Americans out of their misery. In a last-gasp move to change things up, Ben Ainslie was brought in by CEO Russell Coutts to join skipper Jimmy S
The Science Behind Peak Performance | A User’s Guide to Better Sleep
In this episode, sleep evangelist and scientist Dr Sophie Bostock shares her mission to help people unlock the life-changing benefits of better sleep. Founder of TheSleepScientist.com, Sophie works with high performers in sport, business and leadership to improve recovery, reduce burnout, and enhance productivity by optimising their sleep routines. This conversation centres around her research-bac
Alfie Hewett | The Secrets Behind a Career Defining Wimbledon Win
Alfie Hewett joins the podcast a year after the defining moment of his career: winning his first Wimbledon singles title in 2024. After years of coming heartbreakingly close—including back-to-back final losses in 2022 and 2023—Alfie reveals how that elusive victory became an obsession. He explains the intense personal and professional journey to overcome self-doubt, external expectations, and the
Inside Williams F1 | Boss James Vowles on Silverstone Folklore, Rejection and Winning Cultures
In this episode, Georgie welcomes James Vowles, Team Principal of Williams Racing and a seasoned Formula One strategist with decades of experience at the highest level of motorsport. From his early days on the pit wall to leading one of the most iconic teams in F1 history, James shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career and leadership style.James reflects the moments that shaped his early
Wimbledon Uncovered | Chair Debbie Jevans on Tradition, Innovation and honouring Andy Murray
In this exclusive episode recorded in the clubhouse at Wimbledon, Georgie sits down with Debbie Jevans, the first female chair of the All England Club, to explore what it really takes to deliver one of the world’s most iconic sporting events. Debbie reveals how far in advance the team plans for the Championships and the importance of testing every element before day one. From 50,000 flowers to rai
Ed Chamberlin | What I learned from Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and AP McCoy
Ed Chamberlin is the face of horse racing on ITV, the man who shepherded Gary Neville into TV and also a cancer survivor. On this week's podcast, Georgie catches up with her old Sky Sports News co-presenter, Ed, to talk about:* Why his first attempts at presenting all tanked* The death threats he faced at Sky Sports* Gary Neville's relentless work ethic and how it changed his own approach* How he
Katie Boulter | How a Family Crisis Changed her Perspective on Wimbledon, Life and Tennis
British tennis star Katie Boulter is heading into Wimbledon with serious momentum — a chance for a 'three-peat' win in Nottingham and a showdown with Emma Raducanu for top Brit billing.In this week’s episode, Katie lets Georgie in on the behind-the-scenes realities of preparing for the biggest tournament of the year, what she’s learned from her power-couple fiancé, Alex de Minaur, and how the trag
Jamie Chadwick | When Will Formula One Get Its Next Female Driver?
Jamie Chadwick is one of motor racing’s most decorated female drivers, having won races and titles everywhere she’s gone. Jamie discusses her incredible experiences over the last decade, the pros and cons of being a woman in modern-day motorsport, what she’s learned from her recent time in Indy NXT, when she thinks a female driver will break into Formula One, how she’s preparing for the legendary
Hayley McQueen On Her Father Gordon’s Dementia Battle And What It Means For Football
Hayley McQueen is a sports broadcaster, a leading anchor on Sky Sports News, and the co-host of the Not Just Football podcast with Kelly Cates and Christine Lampard. She is also the daughter of the Manchester United and Scotland defender, Gordon McQueen, who died in 2023 from vascular dementia and pneumonia. Hayley explains her family’s battle to discover if Gordon’s death was linked to his profes
How To Recover Quicker From Life’s Setbacks | Annalie Howling
Setbacks are an inevitable part of life, so what tools are most effective in getting us back on our feet and, perhaps, even stronger than we were before?Annalie Howling is a performance coach who works with leaders in business, elite sport and the Armed Forces, and who has personal experience in recovering from life’s challenges. She explains how a back to basics approach can help, the role of rad
Simon Thomas | Coming Back From Anxiety and Grief to Take a Second Chance at Life
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