E144 - Amanda Blanc: Finding your voice and speaking up

This coming Sunday (4th Feburary) is the first night in our 2023 High Performance Tour!In this episode Jake and Damian take you through what you can expect from the 2023 High Performance Tour. It is not your typical podcast show, each night is filled with music, audience interaction and industry leading experts.Two of the tour’s special guests, Kye Sones and Owen O’Kane, join this episode to discuss their high performance journey. Kye went from touring the world one day to working on a building site the next. Owen O’Kane explores why it is so crucial to share stories of mental health and create a space for vulnerable discussion. Jake and Damian are also joined by Stephen Crocker, CEO of Norwich Theatre Royal and Creative Director of The High Performance Tour to discuss the importance of storytelling and how he approached creating a show with a high performance mindset. If you want to see us on tour, you can find tickets and more information here: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023You can listen to the full episode with Owen here: https://pod.fo/e/1353de Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb 202322min

It’s been almost three years since Jake and Damian first sat down with football manager Sean Dyche. A lot has changed since that initial conversation, he is now manager of Everton FC. Sean left Burnley after a decade in charge of the team, keeping them in the Premier League for six seasons with a limited wage bill. In this episode, Sean seeks to challenge the myths told about him. They delve deep into his managing style, how he individually assesses players to give them the best chance of being successful. They discuss how to focus on the opinions that matter, connecting with players as individuals and focusing on ‘positive realities’.- - - - - - - - -Last tickets remaining for the live theatre tour! Link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023.Books Out Now:The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournalHigh Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBsSubscribe to our YouTube to watch episodes : https://bit.ly/3UKkrRDFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformanceJoin our book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancebookclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Jan 202347min

This is the fourth, and final, episode in a special mini-series focusing on change. Rethinking how we can create change and helping you understand and implement the building blocks for lasting change.This week the focus is SUSTAIN - taking the lessons you have learnt and making sure you sustain these changes in your everyday life. In this episode we feature: Vicky Pattison (Ep99): https://pod.fo/e/105426Ben Ainslie (Ep22): https://pod.fo/e/661e6George Russell (Ep163): https://pod.fo/e/1527c9You can reflect back on our previous episodes from this mini series here:Week One - Setting Goals: https://pod.fo/e/15b825Week Two - Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/15d066Week Three - Consistency: https://pod.fo/e/15eadd2023 will be the year of change for you! - - - - Get the last tickets for our 2023 Live Tour now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023. Coming to Norwich, London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester.Out NowThe High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournalHigh Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jan 202314min

Stef Reid is a track and field Paralympian, who competes for Team GB. She is a World Champion, four-time Paralympian, triple Paralympic medallist, and five-time world record holder. Stef has a degree in biochemistry, and recently starred in the British reality TV show Dancing On Ice 2022.In this episode she shares the story of the boating accident that caused the loss of her foot as a teenager and the struggle that followed. After her accident Stef struggled with a change in identity, feeling like her only identity was being an athlete she worried there was nothing more she could offer. Opening up about what helped her through this difficult time, Stef discusses the importance of allowing others to help you and welcoming team-work. Having had a series of coaches, with varying methods, Stef shares what she looks for in a coach and how she learns from them. Rather than asking questions, for Stef, the learning comes from watching. The things that set people apart are the way they handle the mundane aspects of life…They delve into imposter syndrome, self-doubt and embracing failure. - - - - - - - - -Our live tour is coming to Norwich, London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester. Link: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023. Books Out Now:The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournalHigh Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBsSubscribe to our YouTube to watch episodes : https://bit.ly/3UKkrRDFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformanceJoin our book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancebookclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Jan 20231h 2min

This is the third episode in a special mini-series focusing on change. Rethinking how we can create change and helping you understand and implement the building blocks for lasting change. This week we focus on CONSISTENCY - the drum beat in the background that keeps you going that all high performers need. In this episode we feature guests including: Jamie Peacock (Ep157) - Never Fail Twice: https://pod.fo/e/14af62Sir Ian Mceechan (Ep72) - World Class Basics: https://pod.fo/e/da9c4Sam Tomkins (Ep159) - The 1%s: https://pod.fo/e/14cdef Mel Robbins (Ep83) - High Five The Person in The Mirror: https://pod.fo/e/ed46fWe want 2023 to be the year of the change for you! So every Friday in January we’re going to discuss a different focus. Just a reminder that the previous episodes in the series were: Week One - Setting Goals: https://pod.fo/e/15b825Week Two - Motivation: https://pod.fo/e/15d066Next Friday we focus on SUSTAIN and share more secrets of our guests! - - - - Get the last tickets for our 2023 Live Tour now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023. Coming to Norwich, London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester.Out NowThe High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournalHigh Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Jan 202312min

Rylan is a television and radio broadcaster. In this interview, Rylan shares the differences between Rylan, his public personality, and Ross, who he is in his private life. Today, Ross joins us, leaving Rylan behind and opening up in a way you’ve never heard before. He shares how he overcame his breakdown and serious depression, by taking it step by step and focusing on micro-achievements. Ross takes us through his career and personal journey, from his sudden rise to fame after his first appearance on X-Factor, how he turned being pigeon-holed as a ‘joke’ into a 10 year career and how he feels he is finally experiencing adulthood. In this episode they discuss how to stop reaching for external success, standing up for people who have been treated unfairly and the reality of his meteoric rise to fame. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please follow the link below: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/ - - - - - - - - -Get the last tickets for our 2023 Live Tour now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023. Coming to Norwich, London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester.Out NowThe High Performance Daily Journal - 365 Ways To Become Your Best! smarturl.it/HPJournalHigh Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best https://amzn.to/3WcJnBsSubscribe to our YouTube to watch episodes : https://bit.ly/3UKkrRDFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformanceJoin our book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancebookclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Jan 20231h 17min

This is our second episode in our special mini-series focusing on change. Rethinking how we can create change and helping you understand and implement the building blocks for lasting change. These short episodes every Friday in January look at some ideas which might help you to break that cycle featuring expert advice from our guests. In Week One we focussed on goals (listen here: https://pod.fo/e/15b825 ). This week we look at MOTIVATION - the why we do anything. Jake and Damian will look at the different drivers of motivation…Extrinsic motivation feat. Zack George (Ep53 https://pod.fo/e/c4547 )Intrinsic motivation feat. Rangan Chattergee (Ep110 https://pod.fo/e/115f19 )Desperation feat. John McAvoy (Ep85 https://pod.fo/e/f0815 ) Rationalisation feat. Angela Ruggerio (Ep92 https://pod.fo/e/fb0cb ):Inspiration feat. Joe Wicks (Ep109 https://pod.fo/e/11450c)Next Friday we focus on CONSISTENCY. We want January to set you up for the whole of 2023!- - - - - - - - -Get the last tickets for our 2023 Live Tour now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023. Coming to Norwich, London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester.Out now - The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 ways to become your best! smarturl.it/HPJournalSubscribe to our YouTube to watch episodes : https://bit.ly/3UKkrRDFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformanceJoin our book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancebookclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Jan 202314min

Adrian Gore is a businessman, entrepreneur, founder and CEO of multi-billion dollar company Discovery Holdings with 40 million customers around the world. Discovery is the parent company of Vitality. The Vitality Programme is the world’s largest incentive-based health promotion programme designed to encourage and reward people for having good lifestyle habits with a focus on prevention and wellness instead of curative care. Discovery was names in the top 5 companies changing the world by Fortune Magazine.Adrian talks about taking risks, achieving potential, the power of purpose and why you should avoid egotistical people. “IQ divided by ego must be much greater than one!”This is a special bonus episode you can hear in full on our premium service High Performance Plus. Sign up (there’s a free trail) and get ad-free podcasts and exclusive bonus content - https://highperformanceplus.supercast.com. In the extended version on High Performance Plus - Adrian discusses the power that comes from setting yourself a goal for realising your full potential, something he is putting into practise by setting himself the challenge of running a 5-minute mile at 58 years old with expert guidance from Lord Sebastian Coe. - - - - Get the last tickets for our 2023 Live Tour now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023. Coming to Norwich, London, Nottingham, Oxford, Northampton, Glasgow, Cardiff, Guildford, Leeds, Manchester.Out now - The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 ways to become your best! smarturl.it/HPJournalSubscribe to our YouTube to watch episodes : https://bit.ly/3UKkrRDFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformanceJoin our book club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancebookclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Jan 202316min