Best Andrew Glover Podcasts (2024)

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Inside One Of Sport’s Greatest Ever Comebacks | Sir Ben Ainslie 25:13

3h ago25:13

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As the summer of sport moves towards the 37th America’s Cup, we look back to the remarkable 2013 edition in a special episode of Performance People with the Inside Tack podcast. Oracle Team USA were 8-1 down and going nowhere against Emirates Team New Zealand who needed only one more win to lift the Auld Mug. Enter Ben Ainslie, who was brought in a…

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Paris 2024 | The Key Performances From Week Two | Prof. Greg Whyte 37:09

11h ago37:09

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Georgie Ainslie and guest Professor Greg Whyte debate the most memorable performances from the second week of the Paris Olympics, breaking down what made them stand out from the rest. Featuring the serene brilliance of Team GB’s Keely Hodgkinson, the emergence of a new European track and field superstar and the mechanics behind what made the men’s …

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Paris 2024 | The Key Performances From Week One | Prof. Greg Whyte 44:32

7d ago44:32

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Georgie Ainslie and guest Professor Greg Whyte look back at the most memorable performances from the first week of the Paris Olympics, breaking down what made them stand out from the rest. From the otherworldly brilliance of Simone Biles to the longevity of Tom Daley, plus the Team GB all-time great who doesn’t get the recognition they deserve. Hos…

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How to Live a Life Without Limits | Craig Wood 35:19

14d ago35:19

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When Craig Wood was an 18-year-old soldier, a roadside bomb in Afghanistan left him a triple amputee. After a gruelling rehabilitation full of operations and setbacks, he needed a new focus and felt the pull of the sea as soon as he left hospital. A keen windsurfer before his injuries, he began to learn para sailing and it changed his life. He now …

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The Power Of Proving People Wrong | Helen Glover 38:34

21d ago38:34

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At the Tokyo Olympics, two-time gold medallist Helen Glover showed to herself and the world that a working mother could also be an Olympian. And that, so we thought, was that. Except, well, some people are cut from a different cloth and Helen saw an opportunity to prove that women shouldn’t be written off at a certain age or life stage. What if she…

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Reflections From A Life Covering Extraordinary Sporting Moments | Matt Dickinson 44:18

28d ago44:18

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As a writer for The Times, Matt Dickinson has been an original and trusted voice on the key sporting events and characters of the last 25 years. He came to prominence as the reporter behind the interview with then England manager Glenn Hoddle in which Hoddle’s remarks on reincarnation ultimately led to his sacking. Matt recalls how being involved i…

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Locker Room Stories With A Wimbledon Legend | Tim Henman 45:20

1M ago45:20

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When Tim Herman first went to Wimbledon as a 6-year-old and saw Bjorn Borg play, his fate was sealed. It was tennis all the way. Fifteen years later, he was playing his first match as a pro on Centre Court, the place he wishes he could have played his whole career on. Tim looks back on his life in a tennis and sports-obsessed family, how he handled…

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Why Wimbledon means so much to Andrew Castle 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Think of Wimbledon and the name Andrew Castle won’t be far from your mind. A former British number one as a player, he took a chance in broadcasting and never looked back - his voice is now one of the most recognisable soundtracks to the British summer. Andrew talks frankly and entertainingly about his early life, how he got his break in tennis, hi…

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How Formula One Is Helping Win Back The America’s Cup | Sir Ben Ainslie and Toto Wolff 28:39

2M ago28:39

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One of the big stories going into this year’s America’s Cup is the collaboration between two different sports which share more similarities than you might expect. In a special episode of Performance People with the Inside Tack podcast, Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team sat down with Sir Ben Ainslie, CEO and skipper…

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How To Stay Fitter, Younger And Stronger For Longer | Matt Roberts 44:52

2M ago44:52

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How much can we slow down the ageing process and extend our healthspan? It’s a growing area of interest and a subject in which personal trainer Matt Roberts is a leading and hugely knowledgable voice. Now in his fifties, Matt has the same body fat and measurements he had at 20. He believes - and is living proof - that we have more control over phys…

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How To Turn Difficulties Into Opportunities | Lewis Moody 35:23

2M ago35:23

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England rugby stalwart Lewis Moody was known for his all-action approach which left everything on the pitch. You don’t get the nickname 'mad dog’ for nothing. Yet it was off the pitch that Lewis Moody had to overcome his biggest challenges, most notably having to deal with ulcerative colitis as a young player in an environment where sharing your vu…

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What It Feels Like To Be a Favourite At Your First Olympics | Emma Finucane | Paris 2024 36:40

2M ago36:40

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Team GB’s Emma Finucane is on a whirlwind rise through women’s cycling and is heading to Paris with high hopes that she could become the next name in British Cycling royalty. Just a year ago, this wasn’t even part of the plan. It all changed for the 21-year-old when she won the 2023 World Championships as a newcomer and she’s since had to manage th…

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Why Seeking Out Discomfort Could Make Us More Fulfilled | Michael Easter 33:46

3M ago33:46

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Michael Easter is a journalist and author whose two books ‘The Comfort Crisis’ and ‘Scarcity Brain’ reveal the ways in which the modern world has become incompatible with the way our animal brains are wired. In fact, we’re living pretty much the opposite lives to those of our ancestors. We have an excess of food which makes us crave other fixes, we…

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The World Champion Runner That Doesn’t Like Running (But Loves Racing) | Jake Wightman | Paris 2024 37:04

3M ago37:04

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As crazy as it sounds, middle-distance runner Jake Wightman doesn’t really enjoy the act of going for a run. Sounds like a bit of a problem when you’re an elite athlete with his sights set on an Olympic gold this summer. As a talented and sporty kid he was spotted for his potential and realised he needed to grab the opportunity - and the responsibi…

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Understanding How Mental Illnesses Lie To You | Bryony Gordon 45:10

3M ago45:10

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Journalist and author Bryony Gordon’s books, including her latest ‘Mad Woman’, are dark, funny, no holds barred accounts, of what it’s like to live with addiction and mental illness while, at the same time, putting on the mask of being a high-functioning and successful human being. Now a mental health campaigner, she sees her honesty about her stru…

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Why It Pays To Make Friends With Fear | Laura Crane 35:27

3M ago35:27

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Big wave surfing is a sport like no other. Clearly you need incredible technique and athleticism just to be in the conversation. But beyond that it’s the mental side of taking on a monster wave, each one unique in how it forms and breaks, that puts it in a category all its own. British surfer Laura Crane takes us inside this otherworldly pursuit, f…

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Is Fear Holding You Back From The Career Switch You Need? | Beth Potter 33:28

4M ago33:28

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GB Triathlete Beth Potter didn’t even own a bike eight years ago. Now she is a gold medal favourite for the women’s triathlon in Paris this summer. The story of why she decided to trust her instincts and quit track athletics for a completely new sport is a lesson in trusting your instincts, staying patient and taking advice from people who really k…

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Is How You Breathe Helping You or Hurting You? | Stuart Sandeman 38:16

4M ago38:16

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It’s the most basic function we all take for granted but learning to harness our breathing can help us manage stress, release tension and even allow us to switch our mindsets when we need to. Stuart Sandeman was grieving the death of his girlfriend when he booked a breath class as a Mother’s Day gift. What happened in the next hour changed the cour…

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What Athletes Do To Smash Their Goals | Zharnel Hughes 38:16

4M ago38:16

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How do you approach a goal as big as becoming the fast man on planet Earth? Team GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes made incredible strides in 2023, blitzing a new British record of 9.83 seconds, and now has his sights on the Olympics in Paris this summer. He goes through some of the techniques and habits that have helped him on his journey - including why…

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What Do You Really Want From Life? | Alex Kergall 36:04

4M ago36:04

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Asking yourself this simple question is something that coach Alex Kergall believes is central to performing at our best. And he should know. He spends his life helping CEOs and professional athletes to keep improving. In his chat with Georgie, he considers the common characteristics and challenges of building the life we truly want to live, why we …

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Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities | Philippa Langley 36:06

4M ago36:06

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Philippa Langley has an extraordinary story. Flying high in her career she was struck down with chronic fatigue syndrome and, as she recovered, only had enough energy to read. But what she read led her to become a world-renowned expert in Richard III and ultimately find the location of his lost remains in a story that made headlines around the worl…

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How to Make Success a Habit 36:45

5M ago36:45

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Rugby player and world cup winner Natasha "Mo" Hunt is proof positive that getting your mindset right can take you to the top of your field - and keep you there. Fearless on the pitch, she credits her competitive upbringing with building her will to win which only seems to be getting stronger in her thirties. One performance tip she prizes above al…

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Are Children in the Nordics Really Happier Than in the Rest of the World? 28:03

5M ago28:03

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Studies show those living in the Nordic regions are happier than in the rest of the world. Why? Helen Russell is a best selling author and speaker and has raised her children in Denmark. She shares with Georgie what she's discovered about how the culture of a place can truly sway the happiness dial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Women are Organisational Legends 38:34

5M ago38:34

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Anya Hindmarch joins Georgie on this episode to explain why women are ‘organizational legends’ and how positive thinking is a necessary prerequisite for any entrepreneur. Anya describes her passion for order and how a lifelong obsession for labeling has shaped her business. As a mother of 5 and a business leader she shares with Georgie the deeper t…

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Think you know how to sleep? Think again. 42:03

5M ago42:03

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Sleep is the precondition to life. It is something we all do so, how come so many of us get it wrong? Anna West explains to Georgie why sleep should be part of everyones performance enhancement strategy and they discuss how we can all change small things in our day to day to help us get a good nights rest. Anna West specialises in sleep, recovery, …

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How to: Get Time Back 10:00

6M ago10:00

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Hanneke Smits shares with Georgie the best way to approach the balance of work and home life, plus her time saving tips to creating efficiency - and achieve results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Getting Good Copy in Your Marketing with Andrew Boulton S03 E03 53:51:02

6M ago53:51:02

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Welcome to the very third episode of BriightCast Season 3. In this episode, Rob, Jess and Drew are joined by copywriting author and all-round copy legend, Andrew Boulton, to discuss the power of copywriting in marketing and why it's still your best bet to memorable marketing. The episode is full of industry insights as well as a look into the copyw…

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What Does It Take to Become a Leader in Business? 36:27

6M ago36:27

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How do you get to the top in an industry historically dominated by men? Hanneke Smits is the Global Head of Investment Management at BNY Mellon, a leading figure in finance and advocate for diversifying the workplace. In this episode she and Georgie unpick her journey to the top, and the pivotal decisions that determined her career. Why are there s…

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How to: Be Proactive 5:50

6M ago5:50

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According to Dr Mark Plotkin 'western medicine is the most successful sytem of healing ever devised, but there's plenty of holes in it.' In this 'how to' he explains to Georgie how the Amazon can fill those gaps and why proactivity around healthcare is the best way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What Is Ethnobotany and How Can It Improve Your Performance? 36:57

6M ago36:57

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Dr Mark Plotkin, ethnobotanist and advocate for tropical rainforest conservation, joins Georgie this week to discuss the power of plants and his connection to the Amazon. He discusses with Georgie his journey to becoming a leading ethnobotanist, the impact ayahuasca can have in a time of psychedelic renaissance and how having 'the father of ethnobo…

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How to: Change 8:18

6M ago8:18

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John McAvoy is no stranger to change having spent 10 years in prison and subsequently become a professional athlete. In this 'how to' he tells Georgie his thoughts on what you need most in life to drive change. From growth mindset, to making the best out of the opportunities that present themselves, find out how you can be more open to change. Host…

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The Secret of Community Building From the Master: Joe Glover of The Marketing Meetup S03 E02 46:20

6M ago46:20

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Welcome to the very second episode of BriightCast Season 3. In this episode, Rob and Drew are joined by marketing legend Joe Glover from The Marketing Meetup to discuss the power of community building and whether businesses should create one for their organisation. The episode is full of industry insights as well as a peek behind The Marketing Meet…

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Do you believe in second chances? 35:00

6M ago35:00

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John McAvoy’s history previously read like a who and how to of organised crime but in his own words, sport saved his life. So, how did he go from prison to professional athlete? Georgie talks to John about his journey back to the outside world and the people who changed his life. He is the perfect example of why giving others a second chance could …

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How to: Problem Solve 8:08

6M ago8:08

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Why do we need to be patient to problem solve? Not all of us are good at employing patience. Richard Joseph says it’s the one skill you need most when designing household products and that the best ideas always come from working through a common problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why Didn’t I Think of This? 40:01

6M ago40:01

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How do you re-invent a chopping board? From the garage at home to an award winning business, Richard Joseph, one half of the household brand that is Joseph Joseph, tell us how to work out what's a hit and what's a miss in business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How To: Habit Stack to Change Your Life 5:24

6M ago5:24

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Want to know how to eat yourself better? Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, shares her top tips on how to eat well and get the best out of your day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Where Should Your Marketing Efforts Be in 2024? S03 E01 43:31

7M ago43:31

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Welcome to the very first episode of BriightCast Season 3. In this episode, Rob, Drew, and Jess delve into the trends they think will be hot and explore how they'll impact your marketing in 2024. As always, the team will catch you up on studio life, their latest projects and their own marketing efforts to give you a peek behind the Briight-ified cu…

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How You Can Optimise Your Health, Mind and Performance With The Gut Health Doctor, Dr Megan Rossi 41:06

7M ago41:06

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It's never too late to make significant and positive change where your gut is concerned. In this week’s Performance People, Georgie Ainslie talks to scientist and gut expert Dr. Megan Rossi about the brain-gut connection, the myths around gut health, what we really know about food additives, and why we should beware of the commercialisation around …

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Ella Mills - The Highs and Lows of Building Deliciously Ella, a Business That’s Connected Millions 36:24

7M ago36:24

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Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella is a writer, businesswoman and advocate of our 'health being our wealth'. But how did her journey start and 10 years on what still motivates Ella to be a face for change? Georgie Ainslie talks about why we must embrace conversations on gut health, make better habits and look past the sceptics with Ella in thi…

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How a Shocking Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Changed Sport Scientist Drew Harrisberg’s Life for the Better 33:30

7M ago33:30

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On Performance People this week, Drew Harrisberg, a twenty something sport scientist and physiologist who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 22 years old. Harrisberg claims to be happier and healthier now than before he was diagnosed. He talks about the symptoms he was experiencing which led to his diagnosis while sat alongside his father, a dia…

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Paula Radcliffe on Why Running Has Given Her an Outlet From Trauma... 44:28

7M ago44:28

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On Performance People this week is Paula Radcliffe MBE, former British long distance runner and multiple Marathon winner including three London titles. In this episode she talks about the trauma of losing her father and her teenage daughter being diagnosed with cancer during the Covid pandemic, why she runs as a form of therapy, how important it is…

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Why Sharing a Bed Is Good for Gut Health According to Zoe Founder Tim Spector 37:22

8M ago37:22

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Tim Spector OBE is an award-winning scientist and author, with over 1,000 original articles published in some of the world’s top scientific journals placing him in the top 1% most cited scientists on the planet. His best selling book ‘The Diet Myth’ raised the importance of the gut microbiome for human health. He breaks down gut health, explains mi…

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The Muscle Expert Dr Gabrielle Lyon on Making Skeletal Muscle a Priority for Prosperity and Longevity. 37:38

8M ago37:38

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On Performance People this week, Dr Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr Lyon is a best selling author, a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain and thyroid health, lean body mass support, and longevity. She talks extensively about why…

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Why Sleep Is Like a Bank Account and We Mustn’t Overspend by Professor Greg Whyte OBE 38:13

8M ago38:13

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On Performance People this week, Greg Whyte, OBE is a former Olympian and a Sports Scientist. He won European bronze and World Championship silver medals, also competing in two Olympic Games, representing Great Britain in the Modern Pentathlon. Whyte is the mastermind behind so many of the Sport Relief and Comic Relief celebrity challenges working …

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A ‘catastrophic’ last day at school, 20 years in the SAS, a primetime tv show. Jason Fox’s journey laid bare. 44:16

8M ago44:16

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On Performance People this week, Georgie is joined by Jason Fox, “Foxy” as he’s known by millions who love his television shows. He’s a tv personality, and adventurer and a former UK special forces and Royal marine commando. 'Foxy' joined the Marines as a 16 year old in 1992 and was medically discharged in 2012 having been diagnosed with Post Traum…

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Why Mercedes F1 Technical Director James Allison Is Enjoying Life Back in the Fast Lane 44:37

9M ago44:37

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On Performance People this week, James Allison, a British motorsport designer and engineer, best known for his successes in Formula 1, where he is the technical director of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. He's played a key role in the teams he's been associated with and amassed 11 constructors championships along the way. In 2021 he also became …

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How Experimental Treatment Gave Alix Popham His Life Back After a Dementia Diagnosis at 40 50:55

9M ago50:55

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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 …

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The Performance Coach: How to Sleep Better/Recover Faster, Plus the Red Flag Around Tech Wearables 36:36

9M ago36:36

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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. Hosted on A…

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How Sky News presenter Sarah Jane Mee has learned to ration her news intake on a daily basis for self preservation 48:25

9M ago48:25

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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 …

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Acast CEO Ross Adams on What It Takes to Manage the Largest Global Podcast Company? 51:50

10M ago51:50

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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, i…

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