Damian Hughes & Jake Humphrey

Jake Humphrey is a respected sports broadcaster, entrepreneur, and co-host of The High Performance Podcast, known for his work in TV, business, and leadership, while Professor Damian Hughes, also co-host of the podcast, is a bestselling author, speaker, and expert in high-performance psychology, helping teams and leaders build winning cultures.

Jake Humphrey is a television presenter, podcaster, author, and businessman, widely recognised as one of the UK’s most respected sports broadcasters. With a career spanning over two decades, he has covered some of the world’s biggest sporting events and played a key role in shaping modern sports media.

His career began with CBBC in 2001, before moving to BBC Sport in 2006, where he presented Football Focus, Final Score, and became the youngest-ever host of Match of the Day. In 2009, he fronted the BBC’s award-winning Formula 1 coverage for four years and later hosted The Euros and London 2012 Olympics.

In 2013, he became the face of BT Sport’s Premier League coverage and, until 2023, led their Champions League programming, covering key fixtures and finals.

Beyond broadcasting, Jake co-founded Whisper in 2011, one of Europe’s fastest-growing independent production companies. He is also the co-creator of The High Performance Podcast, which has evolved into a global brand delivering insights on leadership, mindset, and resilience through interviews, books, live events, and corporate engagements.

Jake is also deeply involved in charitable work. He is Chairman of Norwich Community Sports Foundation and Vice President of Young Lives vs. Cancer. In 2020, he was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk and selected as one of LinkedIn’s first influencers, sharing insights on leadership and performance.

Professor Damian Hughes is an internationally recognised speaker, bestselling author, and expert in high-performance psychology. His work bridges academic research and real-world application, helping teams and organisations develop strong, winning cultures.

As Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change at Manchester Metropolitan University, Damian has worked with elite sports teams and businesses, applying psychological principles to leadership and performance. His books on team culture, leadership, and change have been translated into ten languages and endorsed by figures such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Jonny Wilkinson, and Sir Richard Branson.

A sought-after speaker, Damian’s engaging and practical approach has helped businesses, sports organisations, and leadership teams understand the mindset behind sustained success.

Together with Jake, he co-hosts The High Performance Podcast, where they explore the habits and strategies of top performers across various industries, offering valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and continuous improvement.