Performance Hackers Podcast: Recent Episodes

Scott Radford

Season 2 COMING SOON...The Performance Hackers Podcast explores the stories of extraordinary high performers to discover the actionable insights, habits & mindset tools they use to achieve sustained excellence in their field and help you implement these to smash your next big goal. If you're an ambitious high performer with big plans, hit subscribe now. Hosted by Scott Radford, Certified High-Performance Coach, Health Entrepreneur & Airline Pilot, and Dan Lowes, Former RAF Top-Gun, Red Arrows Display pilot & Personal Performance Expert.

Imagine Formula 1, but doing 370 km/h through a racetrack 25 meters off the ground...

That's the Red Bull Air Race, where 14 of the world's best pilots from 11 nations race, and where today's guest Paul Bonhomme became the most successful Red Bull Air Race Pilot in history, winning 3 World Championships along the way.

And the lucky part for us? He's not just an incredibly insightful high-performer who can articulate his lessons and learnings in one of the most dangerous and high-paced sports in history. He's one of the most humble guys you'll meet too.

Paul loves messing about with flying machines in search of that "perfect flight" and is fascinated by the question of "how to win/ perform" at our individual best.

We talk about:

How to stay conscious pulling 10G!
Being seconds from death
Techniques for relaxing when you’re stressed
- Using failure to help you relax?
How to utilise mental rehearsal to complete any stressful task
Observe the experts and Copy their techniques
Is the current school system setting people up for failure?
How to combine Passion with your skills- Mindset when you become “less significant” again

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This episode is for everyone trying not to take themselves so seriously through this journey, regardless of the situation, but still wanting to show up as their potent best.

Join us as we reveal why humour is not just a source of laughter but a vital tool for enhancing your performance, productivity, and overall well-being.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The Science Behind Humours Influence on Performance: Explore the fascinating research that uncovers the physiological and cognitive benefits of humour. Discover how laughter and humour can reduce stress, regulate stress hormones, and strengthen your immune system. Gain insights into how humour enhances creativity, problem-solving skills, and cognitive flexibility, empowering you to think outside the box and tackle challenges with agility.
The Humour-Dopamine Connection: Delve into the captivating relationship between humour and dopamine, the brain's reward chemical. Understand how humour triggers the release of dopamine, igniting motivation, resilience, and the courage to take calculated risks. Uncover how humour can propel you towards your goals, fuel your drive for success, and transform your mindset.
Harnessing the Power of Humour in Team Dynamics: Discover the remarkable impact of humour on teamwork and collaboration. Learn how humour fosters positive relationships, improves communication, and boosts creativity within teams. Explore practical strategies to infuse humour into your work environment and unlock the collective potential of your team.
Overcoming Barriers: Why Humour is Underrated as a High-Performance Superpower: Unravel the misconceptions and barriers that prevent individuals from embracing humour as a powerful performance enhancer. Gain valuable insights into how you can overcome societal biases and take advantage of humour’s transformative benefits.

Join us on this enlightening journey as we unpack the numerous advantages of humour in becoming a high performer. Whether you're a professional seeking to elevate your career, an entrepreneur striving for innovation, or an individual committed to personal growth, this episode will equip you with practical tools and strategies to leverage humour as a superpower for high performance.

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In 1986 Randy Lanier was crowned the Indy 500 rookie of the year with his 10th place finish in one of the most watched sporting events of the year, whilst similationsly running one of the largest drug trafficking operations in US history.

Randy went from being in the pinnacle of motor racing, funding his own team through his drugs operation, to a fugitive on the run, who eventually got caught and sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole.

After 27 years in maximum security prisons, Randy was eventually released and is now an advocate for marijuana drug victims.

This is the story of how Randy Lanier was able to simultaneously operate in high-stakes environments, turning off-the-track Colombian weed into on-track speed.

And also how he was able to change his entire experience of being sentenced to life by controlling his perspective, and how we can take back control of our own lives.

Go check out Randy's work at https://freedomgrow.org/

And get his incredible book "Survival of the Fastest"

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Former England & Lions Rugby star and fellow OPUS member George Kruis joins us this week to discuss his incredible career and the journey into building his own company post-retirement.

George is being modest when he says he played rugby for 14 years, won some good trophies and got to travel the world…

He was part of one of the most successful Club stints in Rugby with Saracens, winning 4 Premiership titles and 3 European Cups.

He was also part of the 2017 Lions Tour and internal to Englands successful run to the Rugby World Cup Final in Tokyo in 2019.

We talk about George’s experience in that infamous World Cup Semi-Final victory over the All Blacks in Tokyo, and what went wrong in the final a week later.

We also discuss what it’s like to play with your adversaries for the British & Irish Lions, and going from the pinnacle of the sport to transitioning out into being an entrepreneur starting from scratch with his innovative supplement company Four Five Nutrition.

What was it like under the pressure cooker of playing in one of the biggest global sporting events, how can you deal with the disappointment of failure and what are some of the biggest challenges on the transition from Sports Star to company founder?

We find out right now. Enjoy

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Katie Love is a comedian, writer, writing coach, and producer in Los Angeles. Katie's remarkable life journey, detailed in her memoir, "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy," encompasses heartbreaking early experiences, indoctrination into the Jehovah's Witness community, and the courage to break free and rebuild her life as a comedian and writer.

From Katie's early days, where responsibility and humour became her coping strategy and laid the foundation for her journey into comedy. For all the truth seekers and misfits out there, prepare to explore the power of resilience and healing as we delve into the physical and emotional marks left by trauma and the transformative power of humour.

Discover the incredible coping strategies and resilience Katie developed from a young age, the profound impact of leaving the Jehovah's Witness community, and her unique comedic style born out of the need for acceptance and belonging. Gain insights into Katie's writing process, techniques for storytelling that connect with a broad audience, and the transformative power of humour in navigating expectations and finding joy.

Leaving a cult & Losing everyone in your world
Using a alter ego to get the hard sh*t done
Self-acceptance as a comedian
Accidentally dating a murderer
Happiness is dependent on the quality of the questions you ask yourself
Techniques to writing incredible copy

Get the book "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy" HERE!

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This solo episode explores the concept that we actively generate, not passively possess energy. I'll uncover the impact of energy on our success, well-being, and overall experience of life and discuss the four dimensions of energy: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual.

I share the 3 areas of generating & sustaining the energy state required to show up with consistency, even when you can't be arsed, and the strategies for optimising energy, including identifying peak performance times, prioritising nutrition for brain health, establishing recharging routines, and managing energy-draining aspects.

Join us as we uncover the profound connection between energy and our ability to achieve our goals and live a fully charged life.

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Michael is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to a whopping $200 million in revenue.

But this wasn't an ordinary business venture. Michael's cancer diagnosis at age 24 inspired him and partner Kristel, to consider the power of food as medicine. After his recovery, he started experimenting with superfood mixes to boost his immunity and, with the help of his partner and now wife, Kristel de Groot, they created Your Super.

From humble beginnings in Amsterdam, Michael led the company as CEO to quickly spread across six continents, 60+ countries and was named the fastest-growing Food & Beverage company in 2021 by Inc. Magazine.

Kristel and Michael recently published their newest book Your Super Life and you can keep up with them on the top-ranking Your Super Life Podcast, their site @kristelandmichael, website, and on Instagram @kristelandmichael.

We cover:

Building a mission after illness
Finding a way to become empowered again
Getting more energy with the smallest changes
External Definition of Success vs Going Internal
Personal Effectiveness is the measure of Truth
Defining what happiness is to You
What’s the worst that can happen?
Mistakes of starting YOUR SUPER
The Techniques for Being Authentic
The Stigma of Illness
The Guilt-Free Morning Routine for looking after Yourself
Breaking Into the US Market
How to Harness Superfoods
Writing Out Your Mission Every Day

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Kevin Griffin is an award-winning songwriter, producer, and performer whose songs have sold in excess of eighty million copies and been streamed over a billion times.

He is best known as the singer and founding member of the platinum-selling rock band, Better Than Ezra. He has written numerous #1’s and had songs performed by artists such as Taylor Swift, Train, Sugarland, James Blunt, and many more. He is a co-founder and partner in Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Kevin’s new book "The Greatest Song" is an incredibly entertaining and insightful look into the lessons of finding and redefining your purpose in order to sustain long-term success in a fickle and cutthroat industry and is out now!

But what is the process Kevin uses to be able to write hit songs under pressure, and what were some of the highs and lows of achieving household stardom in a cutthroat business?

We also discuss:

Advice to anyone wanting to go after their dreams
Writing a hit song
How to break a creative deadlock
“A lazy man works twice as hard” - get it right the first time
The TRUTH about being a global ‘rockstar’ and the music industry
Trying to recreate former success by rewriting an old hit
Being prepared to change the formula when it stops working for you
How to be creative under pressure
You’ve got to keep striving… as long as you don’t suck.

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Change is a constant in life, and a lot of the most successful people out there seem to be masters at turning every change into opportunity. It’s one of the most important skills you can have.

That's why we're thrilled to have Curtis Bateman, a renowned change expert and co-author of the new book “Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity" on the show today.

Curtis joined FranklinCovey as a senior change consultant and with years of experience helping individuals and organizations navigate change, Curtis knows what it takes to embrace the unknown and come out on top, whether you wanted it or not!

And today, he shares some of the strategies and tools we can utilise to take back control of every new situation.

We cover:

why some people are more resistant to change, and how we can turn it into our superpower
Personality traits to develop for being successful in a dynamic world
The importance of psychological flexibility
The zones of navigating change successfully
How can we innovate to maximise the benefit of change
Why choosing change is far more effective than waiting for it to happen
How to get better from change rather than just hope, wait & endure

Curtis is the co-author of "Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity."

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In this episode, you will discover proven strategies and habits that will help you bring out the best in yourself when feeling directionless. You will learn how to set achievable goals, overcome fear, leverage your influence, and build momentum towards your vision of success.

These 4 pillars allow you to focus on the most needle-moving aspects of where you are in your journey right now, and help you rediscover the energy, focus and consistency required to build the future you know you should be living.

Don't miss out on this powerful game plan to create the life you want.

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Have you ever felt like your career path was too narrow and limited your potential to explore your passions?

We often get pigeonholed into some form of identity, that may be great in the beginning but probably restricts us from creating the life we actually want down the track.

Well our guest today, Christina Wallace, is here to challenge that notion with her concept of the portfolio life - a way of future-proofing your career and building a life that's bigger than your business card.

Christina is a renowned entrepreneur, writer, and educator who teaches entrepreneurship classes and bootcamps at Harvard Business School. Her unique perspective will open up some really interesting ideas on how you can build a wildly successful and fulfilling life without compromising health, enjoyment and your passions.

We cover:

What are some of the biggest limiting beliefs in young people joining her courses at Harvard
How being a generalist today is a superpower
How to blend all your passions into your own unique purpose
The idea of self complexity, and how we can use our identity to work FOR us not against us.
How can we start to rewire our brains to overcome these.
How do you balance pursuing your passions with day to day worries like financial stability and security
The process of building and rebalancing your portfolio life
Escaping the rat race (if that’s what you want) by Moonlighting & Zigzagging
The human advantage to beat AI: The power of associating
How can we practice/get better at Failure

Her latest book is "The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build A Life Bigger Than Your Business Card"
http://www.christinawallace.com/writer

Find Christina at https://www.instagram.com/cmwalla/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinawallace/

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Today is one of those pinch-me moments, as we get the privilege of sitting down with a true gent, legend and one of the greatest golfers and sportsmen to ever live, Gary Player.

Gary won a total of 165 professional golf tournaments worldwide, including 9 major championships, and was the only player to win the career Grand Slam in both the main and Seniors Tour - something that he talks in the podcast about being one of his defining achievements.

Gary’s energy and longevity in everything he’s done over the last 70 years in legendary, and his foundation alone has raised over $100m for the underprivileged.

He truly is the ultimate example of high performance.

We talk about:

Growing up and Gary’s tough childhood
What it take to be truly great
Where the drive to sustain excellence comes from
Modern day golfers
Gary’s habits & advice for anyone wanting to be the best

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Today we speak with Professional Cyclist & Olympian Tiffany Cromwell. Tiffany has competed in some of the biggest races in the world, including the Tour de France and the Tokyo Olympics. With over a decade of experience in the sport, she has become a well-respected and accomplished athlete and an advocate for women's cycling.

We speak about:

How you can operate at the top of your game while enjoying the journey
Finding balance in your life
How to find your focus again
Managing her own goals whilst in a dual high-performing couple with Formula 1 star Valteri Bottas?
Gravel Race scene & why it's so important to the cycling world.

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Sam Smith is a former Premiership Rugby player whose life changed drastically at the young age of 26 due to a career-ending injury. In this episode, Sam shares his raw and honest story of struggling with mental health after losing his identity as a professional athlete.

After retiring from rugby, Sam found himself lost and turned to drugs and alcohol to numb his pain. However, with sheer determination and hard work, he has turned his life around and is now running a thriving coffee business while helping other athletes transition out of sport.

In this podcast, Sam opens up about his journey and shares the powerful steps he has taken to redefine himself and find true happiness. He discusses the challenges of finding worthiness in an elite environment and how losing his career and identity impacted his mental health.

Sam also reveals the shocking reality of losing £100,000 of insurance for playing only 42 seconds of rugby and how he rebuilt his life after losing it all. He also shares his insights on building authenticity and finding your true self.

If you're struggling with a transition in life or looking for inspiration to overcome challenges, this podcast is a must-listen. Sam's story will resonate with many, and his journey and insights will provide hope and encouragement to anyone facing similar struggles.

Topics:

Finding your way into an elite environment
Using your profession to find worthiness
Loosing £100,000 of insurance for playing 42 seconds of Rugby
The rebuild after loosing it all
How we can build authenticity

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Dr William Li is a world-renowned and world-leading physician, scientist, speaker, and author of over 100 scientific publications and two bestselling books, EAT TO BEAT DISEASE, and the brand-new Eat to Beat Your Diet.

His groundbreaking work in how we can use food as medicine has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views.

He shares insights from the latest scientific findings on how we can optimise our health, performance, and longevity through the food we consume. Dr. Li also delves into the role of the gut microbiome, metabolism, and energy in our overall health, as well as providing practical tips on how to create a sustainable personalised strategy for lifelong health.

Finally, Dr. Li shares how he has employed the principles of Bruce Lee's philosophy to achieve success in his own life.

ORDER the new book 'Eat to Beat Your Diet' or sign up to one of Dr. Li's Masterclasses HERE

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Do you ever feel lost, unsure of where you're headed in life or what you want to achieve?

In this episode, we delve into the power of building inner and outer clarity, and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life.

Explore the process of discovering your ideal self, and learn how to connect with your vision on a daily basis. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Summary

Today’s episode is about finding and building the clarity you need to commit to the changes you want to make in your life.
0:14

If you can describe your ideal self, then you have the capacity to build it already within you.
2:10

The importance of finding your core values.
4:04

The third step to find inner clarity is to determine the feeling you want.
6:22

The three steps to building moreouter clarity in your life.
8:50

How to define your perfect week in the future.
11:11

What are the three skills that make people successful in their primary field?

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Today we hear from Claire Lomas, an extraordinary individual who has shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity.

Claire did not let a tragic accident, that left her paralysed from the chest down, define her, but instead helped to redefine her.

Through her journey, we learn about how Claire approaches life with a new energy and mindset. She shares the power of shifting your perspective and finding a new purpose in life. Claire also shares her daily habits and mechanisms for coping and thriving in the presence of physical and emotional challenges.

She has inspired others globally with her endurance challenges, including completing the London Marathon in a pioneering bodysuit, which took 17 days to complete and raised an astonishing £220k for charity. Her incredible charity work and inspirational achievements have been recognised with an MBE.

Tune in to this inspiring episode to learn how to develop resilience, find purpose in adversity, and approach life with a positive mindset.

Summary

Claire’s life after the accident and how it’s affected her.
2:09
On a cross-country course, my horse clipped a tree and I knew I was paralysed.
7:45
The impact of the accident on her self-esteem.
10:11
How did the London Marathon come about?
16:23
What did the walk teach you about yourself?
19:16
Tough times don’t have to define you, but they can redefine you.
25:07
What was the process like to not be attached to an identity and go in a different direction?
27:15
It’s all about stickability and dedication.
33:26
What’s next for Claire?

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Chris Thrall is a former Royal Marines Commando and International best-selling author of the book Eating Smoke, and he shares with us one of the most incredible life stories we've ever heard.

From the extreme highs of operating in an elite military unit and building a globally successful business to ending up homeless, suffering acute mental illness from crystal meth addiction, and working for the Hong Kong triads, Chris has seen it all.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Chris takes us through what rock bottom looked like for him and how he managed to rebuild his life to become Veteran of the Year, an international bestselling author, and an extreme endurance athlete.

He shares his experience of running a 999-mile ultra-marathon with little to no training and raising thousands for charity and awareness for mental health.

Through his journey, Chris offers powerful lessons on resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding a way to rebuild your life from the lowest of places. He also shares his experience of dealing with acute mental illness and addiction and how he was able to find the strength to turn his life around.

Find Chris on Youtube, Instagram and LinkedIn

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This week I’m joined by Olympic Champion rower Ben Hunt-Davis MBE, who experienced the highs and the lows of achieving greatness for his country in his 20’s.

But has that fulfilment been everything he thought it would be?

We start off by delving into Ben's journey into the National Rowing team, exploring the challenges he faced, and how he overcame them.

We then fast forward to the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, where Ben underperformed and struggled with self-doubt.

Despite being treated like losers by coaches and other boats in the GB squad, Ben and his teammates didn't let that diminish their motivation to succeed.

We discuss the inspiration that led them to make a change in their performance, which involved a simple question that they asked themselves before every action:

Will It Make The Boat GO Faster?

We also explore the courage it takes to change a regime and the balance between sacrifice, drive, and being present in the moment. And we get a firsthand account of the day Ben won the gold medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, along with the emotions that still resonate with him to this day.

Lastly, we delve into the concept of successful goal-setting and the importance of taking risks. Ben shares his insights on how to overcome the fear of failure and judgment, evaluating which decisions to make, and what ingredients are necessary for success.

So, join us for this fascinating conversation with Ben that will inspire you to reach for your own greatness, take risks, and strive for success in all aspects of your life.

Check out Ben’s awesome book with Harriet Beveridge Will It Make The Boat GO Faster? Olympic-Winning Strategies for Everyday Success:

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And if you or your team need help to define your ambition and achieve what you never thought was possible, head to their website:

https://willitmaketheboatgofaster.com/

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20:40 is an “opportunity community” for rising decision-makers across all environments to build success, through authentically connecting with and harnessing the talent of others around you.

How do you develop the type of network, that tribe of like-minded people going through the same challenges, which will accelerate your business or career, whilst contributing to others’ success too?

We find out in this fascinating episode with 20:40 Founder Sam Tidswell-Norrish.

Before creating 20:40, Sam held roles such as CMO, Vice President & Group Chief of Staff prior to becoming a Managing Director at Motive Partners, and Investment Tech Firm.

Even at a relatively young age, Sam has managed to cultivate the most incredible network of relationships, from royalty and CEOs to sports stars and industry leaders. Sam puts this ability down to connecting authentically and approaches every relationship with the question ‘what value can I add to them? He has some absolute gems of advice for others looking to do the same in order to create the life they want.

20:40 are also the new sponsor of the show, so it’s an incredible insight as to why they’re such a great fit for the Performance Hackers Podcast, finding authentic and efficient ways to build your version of success.

They’ve helped me build the environment required for success in my own endeavours, and they may be just what you need too.

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This is a truly fascinating episode with William Winram, an ocean explorer and world-record free-diver who pushes the boundaries of human limits.

William's unique skills have not only allowed him to dive to depths of 145m (475ft) on a single breath of air, but also swim alongside great white sharks.

But his love for the sea goes beyond just his impressive feats. William is also dedicated to protecting our oceans and sharing his experiences of mastering his mind and body, including facing and overcoming fear.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of facing death and what we can learn from them. Tune in to learn more about mastering your own mind, body, and fear, to live a more limitless, fulfilling life.

Co-hosting this special session with former Red Arrows & Fighter pilot Dan Lowes.

Go and check William out at http://williamwinram.com/

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Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot, Author and founder of Inspiring Women for Work.

Mandy shares her experiences as one of the first female pilots to operate in hostile environments and how she faced, and overcame, a biased system designed for men. She discusses the importance of command and clarity in leading an elite team of fast jet operators, and how these same values can be applied in any environment.

We also delve into the topics of imposter syndrome and failure, and Mandy shares valuable strategies and tools to help you succeed in high-pressure, stressful situations.

Whether you're a leader or looking to regain confidence and return to work, this conversation with Mandy Hickson will provide valuable insights and inspiration.

Co-hosting this special session with former Red Arrows & Fighter pilot Dan Lowes.

Book Mandy as a speaker and buy the incredible book An Officer, Not A Gentlemen over at https://www.mandyhickson.com/

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Join us as we get a rare glimpse into the brutal but rewarding life of an F1 legend, as we sit down with Mark Webber to discuss his successful career at the top of one of the most unforgiving sports.

Mark needs no introduction... I’m doing it anyway.

With nine wins and three third-place finishes in the World Drivers Championship over a 12-year span, Mark has experienced both the highs and lows of competing at the highest level. During this time, he helped Red Bull Racing to four consecutive World Constructors titles.

He shares his thoughts on the influence of mental strength and the physical toll of racing in F1, as well as the valuable lessons he's learned from his time on the track and the mentors and friends who have supported him, including motorsport legend Jackie Stewart.

Find out how Mark has applied these lessons to his personal and professional life, and what insights we can gain from his experience as a top-level athlete. Get a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of operating on the limits week after week.

Co-hosting this special session with former Red Arrows & Fighter pilot Dan Lowes.

Buy the incredibly inspirational book, Aussie Grit https://www.amazon.com/Aussie-Grit-Formula-One-Journey/dp/1509813543

Find out more about Mark over at http://www.markwebber.com/

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If you were to consistently able to take the action you know you should be taking, whether it's asking for help, reaching out to people, posting on Social Media or even making a big change in your career where would you be a year from now?

Having spoken to and coached so many high-performing individuals, both in elite environments or starting out in entrepreneurship, there is clearly ONE attribute or habit that they all possess that clearly differentiates them from the pack.

Courage.

But how do you build the courage and motivation to push through the difficulty of any change, without being sabotaged by fear or anxiety?

In this solo episode, I share with you 4 proven steps to diminish the fears that are holding you back and build the habits required to start acting and living as the high performer you are.

If you found this helpful, please review and subscribe to the show for more. And as always, do connect with me if you want to contribute to the conversation, have suggestions or are looking to start working on the BIG goals you know you should be going after in life, via Instagram or Email

In this episode, we speak with Rich Diviney, a former US Navy SEAL Commander and NYT bestselling author, about the attributes that drive optimal performance and lead to success.

During his twenty years as a US Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney was intimately involved in the world-renowned SEAL selection process, and led his small team to create the first ever "Mind Gym" in Naval Special Warfare that helped SEALs train their brains to perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments.

In this episode, you'll learn about the specific attributes that are essential for success, as well as practical strategies for cultivating and enhancing these qualities in your own life. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of what it takes to perform at your best and a roadmap for achieving your goals with courage and determination. Are you ready to discover the hidden drivers of optimal performance and start achieving success on your own terms?

Co-hosting this special session with former Red Arrows & Fighter pilot Dan Lowes.

Discover how you handle stress, challenge, and uncertainty with The Attributes Assessment Tool at https://theattributes.com/assessment-tool

Follow Rich over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rich_diviney/

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of European & World Champion Rower Heidi Long, who shares her experiences as a college athlete in Virginia, US, to breaking British records in Great Britain’s women’s coxless four on her way to becoming a European and World Champion in 2022.

Heidi shares her strategies for developing a winning mindset and balancing the demands of training and competition with a well-rounded life.

It hasn’t all been plain sailing though as we hear of the heartache of missing out on the GB Olympic Team for Tokyo and the valuable lessons she learned from that experience, along with navigating an elite sports career through the pandemic when her goals all disappeared.

Co-hosting this special session with former Red Arrows & Fighter pilot Dan Lowes.

Tune in to learn more about Heidi's journey to success and the keys to achieving excellence in any field.

Follow Heidi over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/_heidilong/

In this podcast episode, Scott shares valuable insights on how to overcome feelings of overwhelm and increase productivity. Drawing on his experience as a commercial pilot, Scott has developed four techniques that have proven effective in high-pressure situations and can be applied to everyday life. These techniques can help you take control of your emotions, prioritise tasks, stay focused in the present moment, and set healthy boundaries.

But what exactly are these techniques and how can they be implemented in your daily life?

To find out, don't miss this episode of the Performance Hackers podcast. Plus, you'll get practical tips and tools that you can start using right away to boost your productivity and avoid feelings of overwhelm.

Tune in now to learn more and start achieving your goals.

Simon Jefferies is a former SBS Special Forces Operative, who made the transition from the battlefield to the boardroom before committing to following his passions again, this time for coaching and improving human performance by becoming a mindset & performance coach.

In this episode, we speak with Simon about the attribute built during Special Forces training and operating in high-pressure environments, and how to master our mindset and discover our purpose.

He shares the value of developing resilience and commitment learnt during his service with the Special Forces and how we can apply those strategies to cultivate an unbreakable mentality in our own lives.

We also discuss the challenges of finding purpose and identity after a tough transition and how to build the life we want on our own terms.

Co-hosting this special session with former Red Arrows & Fighter pilot Dan Lowes.

Follow Simon over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.natural.edge/

Or take up the challenge to Crush Stress, Build Mental Resilience & Dramatically Increase Your Energy Levels at https://join.thenaturaledge.com/optin1.html?utm_source=website

Daniel Lowes is a former RAF Typhoon fighter pilot, weapons instructor, and elite Red Arrows display pilot.

Daniel flew the typhoon in operations and as part of Exercise Red Flag, an international exercise for the best of the best, before completing the coveted QFI weapons instructor course.

Daniel then joined the Red Arrows, and took part in the RAFs iconic 100-year anniversary display in London, among other displays in a 3-year tenure with the Reds.

We talk through some career highlights, about selection processes to joining one of the world's most elite high-performing teams, as well as dog-fighting, dropping bombs, and the insights learned to maintain optimum performance during a high-stakes but rewarding career.

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Christian Wade is a current NFL running back and former England, Lions and Wasps Rugby player. He scored 82 tries in Premiership Rugby, which places him fourth in the most tries scored records list. In October 2018 Christian left rugby union to pursue a career in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills.

We talk through the decision to leave Rugby for the unknown world of American Sports, the underdog mentality required to keep growing and competing at the highest level, and what the unusual transition from Rugby to the NFL has taught him.

Christian’s growth mindset and humble approach to life is one of the most inspiring examples of redefining yourself and your skills through the most challenging environments in world sport.

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Dr. Neil Stanley, a sleep expert, Director of Sleep Science at www.sleepstation.org.uk, and Author of the # 1 Amazon Bestseller ‘How to Sleep well’ has been involved in sleep research for more than 38 years.

He started at just 16 at the Neurosciences Division of the R.A.F. Institute of Aviation Medicine, before becoming Director of Sleep research and working all around the world as an expert in sleep. His no-nonsense approach is a pragmatic, refreshing view of what good sleep looks like and how we can all individually go about achieving ‘better sleep’.

We go about dispelling some of the popular myths on sleep and look at the variables and practical application of good sleep hygiene and health.

We also discuss what we need to consider when attempting to create more quality and quantity in our sleeping habits, and reveal some surprising and entertaining facts to enable us to make more informed decisions, reduce anxiety and stress and sleep like an athlete.

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Sadie Whitelocks is an adventure travel writer and photographer whose adventures and stories have been published in the Daily Mail, Adventure Travel Magazine, The Daily Telegraph & Sunday Times to name but a few.

**Her exploits have led her to track down long lost Uncles on remote islands in Papua New Guinea, the North Col of Mount Everest (7,050m) for the World's Highest Dinner Party, Clipper Round the World Yacht Races, and kayaking with whales in Antarctica.

Sadie is a member of The Explorers Club and a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and her thirst for learning new skills and taking on adventures before any limiting beliefs set in is a real lesson in what can be achieved with a growth mindset.**

We talk about some of her favorite adventures, living in tribal cultures, and how we can all add more adventure and challenge to our lives, however restricted we feel.

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Nigel Johnson is a 46-year-old flying instructor in the RAF.

He started a journey when he turned 40 which has changed his life. Starting with running a 5k for charity with his daughter, this snowballed into ever bigger events, including marathons and Ironman triathlon.

He has raised well over £12,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of his mum who died in 2000, so far. His current challenge, scheduled for June 2021, is a unique 9 day, 9 triathlons, 900-mile journey from John O'Groats to Land's End (TriJOGLE). He hopes to top £29,000 by completing this event, which will provide 1,000 hours of Macmillan nursing support.

We talk about how to start living with more purpose and challenge, inspire others and eliminate excuses to achieve goals, no matter how late you start!

Support this epic cause below:

Tri JOGLE | Facebook

9 triathlons-9 days-900 miles (@trijogle) • Instagram photos and videos

Nigel Johnson (@trijogle) / Twitter

justgiving.com/trijogle

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Flo is the Founder of The Perception Agency (perceptionagency.co.uk), an innovative new marketing agency changing how women's sport is perceived. Amazingly, Flo builds this company alongside a high-performing role as a Rugby player for Premiership club Wasps.

We talk about what it takes to be disruptive in your industry, how to break free from your normal 9-5 to pursue your passion, and how to balance the different aspects of business and sport, from the creative to the physical, and still perform at the top.

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Jason Kelly played professional golf for over 20 years, experiencing some of the highs; and many of the lows that professional sport offers.

Jason was well positioned on many Tours to see the difference between those who went on to make it, and those who didn’t.

We talk about the emotional rollercoaster that is professional golf, the ‘all or nothing’ European Tour Q-School and the life lessons elite golf provides.

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Steve has over 25 years of high-performance teaching, coaching and training experience.
Prior to starting work with traders, fund managers and banking professionals in 2005 he worked with elite athletes and teams in over 30 sports as a performance psychology coach with a special interest in adventure, endurance and extreme sports, and is a published author.

We talk about the practical habits we can learn and adopt in order to remain in control of high pressure, stressful situations, what we can learn from the world's elite in dealing with pressure, and the importance of mind-fitness in producing high performance in life.

You can find more on Steve’s work at performanceedgeconsulting.co.uk

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Steve has over 25 years of high-performance teaching, coaching and training experience.
Prior to starting work with traders, fund managers and banking professionals in 2005 he worked with elite athletes and teams in over 30 sports as a performance psychology coach with a special interest in adventure, endurance and extreme sports, and is a published author.

**We talk about the practical habits we can learn and adopt in order to remain in control of high pressure, stressful situations, what we can learn from the world's elite in dealing with pressure, and the importance of mind-fitness in producing high performance in life.

You can find more on Steve’s work at performanceedgeconsulting.co.uk**

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Lisa was one of the first females to go to combat in her area of the elite US Marine Corps. She showed the same courage from becoming the 1% of the 1% as a female Marine - to stepping in the ring in Olympic boxing and bodybuilding. Lisa is now a motivational high-performance coach to CEOs and world-class athletes and the Founder of libertybellfitness.com.

**We talk about being one of the few front line female US Marines, and the limitations to achieving such a feat. We also explore what it takes to stand out in the field, from having discipline and purpose to embracing and harnessing failure in all facets of life. Lisa gives incredible insights from a fully charged life, and provides the tools, hacks, and habits the top 1% use to do the same.

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**Simon started coaching in multiple elite teams including Rugby League and England Cricket before helping to build a training programme for aspiring young Triathletes, including Alastair and Johnny Brownlee.

He applies a holistic approach to training and lifestyle in order to help athletes maximise their training potential, and is the founder of TheTriathlonCoach.com**, The High-Performance Human podcast, and author of the e-book How to be a High-Performance Human (you picking up a theme yet..?).

**We talk about the early days of how Simon was able to cultivate opportunities in the competitive world of professional sports coaching, and how he’s developed a successful online coaching company where others have failed. We hear some fascinating stories of why the Brownlee Brothers were so successful, and what we can learn from integrating simple high-performance habits into our everyday lives to increase our own levels of fulfillment, achievement and health.

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Former England and British & Irish Lions Hooker Lee Mears has competed in two Rugby World Cups, has 43 international rugby caps for England and a British and Irish Lions tour in South Africa against the World Champions.

He’s reached the peak of his sport but faced adversity when his career, and future plans to become an Airline Pilot, both came to a tragic end when he was diagnosed with a heart abnormality.

Lee's resilience and passion for high performance led him to become a successful Executive Coach, and his fascinating stories of winning against the odds and readjusting to setbacks provide useful tips and mindset strategies for anyone looking to attain or maintain high performance in their life.

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Steve is a former GB Olympic and Commonwealth Swimmer, competing at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. Having represented his country for an incredible 15-year career filled with sacrifice, success and controversy, Steve retired from the sport in 2002 and now runs Sports Abroad, a successful sports travel business.

We talk through competing in a high-pressure environment in one of the toughest sports, the Olympic experience, and overcoming the disappointment of being controversially left out of his home Commonwealth Games to end his career.

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Andrew started out as a “Top Gun” Sea Harrier pilot with 801 Naval Fighter Squadron before moving to commercial aviation as a Pilot on the B787 Dreamliner. He is also the Founder and Director of Flight Deck Wingman, helping pilots of all backgrounds and experience levels achieve success whilst they go through airline selection.

We talk through performing at the height of pressure and expectation, through grief and challenges, and how to transfer performance in one area of your life into completely different areas of your life.

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Dan's list of achievements is incredible. He spent 7 years in the SAS, delivered the world's highest broadcast for the BBC at the summit of Everest and competed for GB in 2 Duathlon World Championships before becoming a Pro Cyclist for the Pinarello Factory team in the States. Now he travels the four corners of the world photographing his epic rides and has one of the most amazing Instagram accounts, certainly one of my favorites that you can follow over at @danielhughesuk.

We talk about the challenges of SAS selection and the grueling training for both adventures and pro cycling. We discuss how to cultivate opportunities throughout our lives before looking at training and nutrition on the go.

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From the elite SAS to Climbing Mt. Everest with Bear Grylls, piloting the world’s first road-legal FLYING CAR from London to Timbuktu and multiple Guinness World Records, Neil talks through an incredible life of achievement, endeavors and some of the most inventive adventures and World Records.

In this episode, we discover what drives such a high-performance individual and gain insightful tips and hacks for success, wealth and happiness across every sector of life.

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Welcome to your new home for high performance, as Pilot and Founder of the Performance Hackers Scott Radford explores the stories of his extraordinary guests in order to discover what really moves the needle in performance, and provide actionable hacks, habits and mindset shifts we can all adopt to inject more high performance in our own lives.

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