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90% of Footballers Are Just Surviving: Sunderland’s Luke O’Nien Gets Brutally Honest (E431) Aug 03, 2026

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Sunderland captain Luke O'Nien has built his career on resilience, determination, and an unwavering belief that hard work can outlast natural talent.. He joins Jake and Damian to reflect on the setbacks that shaped him, from being overlooked early in his career to leading his club back to the Premier League.

Luke explains why he no longer relies on confidence to perform, how embracing discomfort became his greatest strength, and the simple mindset shifts that help him stay present under pressure. He also shares the habits and systems that have enabled him to keep improving throughout his career.

This is an insight into why great performance is built on systems, not feelings, and why resilience is forged long before the biggest moments.

Away from the pitch, Luke runs Elite XI, a mental performance programme for professional footballers. Head over to www.elitexiapply.com to find out more.

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You Only Have 20% of Your Life to Make an Impact - Here's How To Make It Count | Adrian Gore (E430) Jul 31, 2026

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For more than 30 years, Adrian Gore has been challenging conventional thinking about health, leadership, and human behaviour. As the founder of Discovery and CEO of Vitality, he's built a global business by asking a simple question: what if we designed systems that helped people become the best version of themselves?

Adrian joins Jake to share the leadership principles behind that philosophy, revealing why optimism is a discipline, why ambitious goals matter, and how embracing discomfort creates meaningful change.

This is a thoughtful conversation about leadership, behaviour, and unlocking long-term performance.

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Como’s Football Revolution: From Serie D to the Champions League (E429) Jul 29, 2026

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Como 1907 has become one of Europe's fastest-rising football clubs, transformed by bold leadership and long-term thinking. In partnership with Revolut Business, Chief Business Officer Ryan Shelton joins Jake to reveal how the club has redefined what's possible on and off the pitch.

Ryan shares how Cesc Fàbregas has helped shape a high-performance culture, why the club embraces unconventional thinking, and how partnering with Revolut is helping the organisation move faster and think differently.

This is an insight into the leadership, innovation and ambition behind one of football's most remarkable transformations.

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Rafaela Pimenta: The Super Agent Negotiating Deals for Haaland, Foden & Mora (E428) Jul 27, 2026

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Rafaela Pimenta is one of football's most influential agents, representing some of the biggest names in the game, including Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Gilberto Mora. She joins Damian to reveal what it really takes to protect, develop, and lead elite athletes at the very highest level.

Rafaela explains why players should be treated as people; not assets, how elite players have built an environment that allows them to perform at their best, and why the modern game is placing unprecedented demands on footballers. She also shares why setting boundaries, championing player welfare, and investing in women's football are essential to the future of the sport.

This is a masterclass in modern leadership, high performance, and the ultimate responsibility of putting people before profit.

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James Timpson: The Leadership Formula Where Kindness Drives Profit (E427) Jul 24, 2026

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This episode is brought to you in partnership with Aviva.

The former UK Minister for Prisons and CEO of the Timpson Group, Lord Timpson (James Timpson) believes there's a direct link between happy colleagues and business success. He joins Jake and Damian to explain why putting trust before control has shaped both his people and his company.

Lord Timpson shares the leadership philosophy behind his "upside-down management" approach, why hiring people with criminal convictions has become one of his greatest strengths, and how kindness, trust, and long-term thinking have driven lasting success.

An inspiring conversation about leadership, second chances, and building a culture where people can thrive.

Together we believe that great leadership, high-performing teams and a culture where people can thrive are key to long-term success. That's why we're proud to support conversations that share practical insights and inspiring perspectives on people, performance and leadership.

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Audi Revolut F1 Team Boss Talks Schumacher, Alonso and World Championship Plan | Mattia Binotto (E426) Jul 22, 2026

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Mattia Binotto has spent almost three decades at the heart of Formula One, helping shape Ferrari before taking on his biggest challenge yet as CEO and Team Principal of the Audi Revolut F1 Team.

In partnership with Revolut Business, Mattia joins Jake ahead of Silverstone, to share what it really takes to build a winning team. He explains how you create a winning culture from the ground up, why great leadership starts with trust, and the lessons he learned from working alongside icons like Michael Schumacher and Jean Todt.

Mattia also shares how partnering with Revolut helps the team move faster globally, and why he believes young talent and long-term thinking are the foundations of sustained success. This is a conversation about leadership, culture, and building an organisation that's designed to win.

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Ian Machado Garry: From Window Cleaner to UFC World Title Contender (E425) Jul 20, 2026

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Ian Machado Garry is one of the UFC's brightest stars, and on 15th August he'll face Islam Makhachev for the UFC Welterweight World Title. Ahead of the biggest fight of his career, Ian joins us to reflect on the journey from window cleaner to fighting for UFC gold, and the unwavering belief that has driven him every step of the way.

He shares the letter his mum wrote after he dropped out of college to chase his dream, the extraordinary moment his entire team walked out before his Cage Warriors world title fight, and why those setbacks only strengthened his belief that he was destined to become world champion.

It's a story of conviction, resilience, and trusting your own path, even when nobody else believes in it.

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Gary Player at 90: Golf Legend Takes You Inside His ICONIC Career (E424) Jul 17, 2026

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What does it take to build a championship mindset and sustain it for a lifetime? In this special episode, recorded live at Gleneagles in partnership with IFS, Jake Humphrey sits down with golfing legend Gary Player for a remarkable conversation to explore the habits, mindset and discipline behind lasting success.

From overcoming childhood adversity to becoming one of golf's most decorated champions, Gary shares the mindset that carried him through pressure, setbacks and success. He shares his thoughts on Rory McIlroy's career Grand Slam, the importance of physical and mental fitness, and why he believes adversity is life's greatest teacher.

At 90 years old, Gary remains as energetic, curious and driven as ever - offering timeless wisdom on what it truly means to perform at the highest level.

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Why Audi Revolut F1 Team WILL Become F1 World Champions | Allan McNish (E423) Jul 15, 2026

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What does it take to build a Formula One team from the ground up? In this special episode with Revolut Business, Jake Humphrey speaks to three-time Le Mans winner and Audi Revolut F1 Racing Director Allan McNish about building a winning culture from the ground up.

He explains how partnering with Revolut helps the team embrace innovation, move quickly and make bold decisions in one of the world's most competitive sports. Allan also shares the lessons he's learned leading one of Formula One's newest teams, the mindset behind challenging established teams and the leadership principles that drive high performance.

He reflects on overcoming a career-threatening illness, the split-second decision-making behind his infamous 2011 Le Mans crash and why he believes Audi Revolut F1 Team can one day become world champions. This is a conversation about leadership, resilience and preparation when it counts most.

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Sergio Pérez: What Red Bull Never Revealed About My Shock Exit (E422) Jul 13, 2026

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Over 15 seasons, Cadillac F1 driver Sergio 'Checo' Pérez has established himself as one of the most experienced drivers on the grid, earning 6 Grand Prix victories and finishing 2nd in the 2023 World Championship.

Sergio walked into Red Bull Racing in 2021 knowing the team was built around Max Verstappen, and was told early on that they operated with a clear number one driver structure. He spent four years in one of the most demanding seats in Formula 1, navigating a final period he describes as increasingly difficult.

In this episode, Sergio exposes the politics of the paddock to share the raw truth of his Formula 1 career. He opens up about the brutal reality of the Red Bull garage, the betrayal of losing his seat days before his historic victory at Sakhir, and how a lonely childhood living in a German truck-stop motel built his unbreakable mindset.

Sergio also reflects on his next chapter with Cadillac, the lessons he’s taken from his time in F1, and the importance of learning to enjoy the journey while you’re in it.

This is a powerful conversation about resilience, self-belief, and performing under relentless pressure.

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