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Exceed High Performance Podcast

Exceed High Performance Podcast

Written by: Emmaj.lawson
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Unlock the mindset that turns potential into peak performance — in sport, business, and life! Hosted by Emma Lawson and Performance Psychologist Dr. Tom Bates Real conversations. Fresh perspectives. Powerful mindsets. Emma and Tom go beyond the clichés of “high performance” to explore what truly makes people thrive. From athletes and leaders to everyday changemakers, their guests share authentic stories of growth, resilience, and human connection. This isn’t just about performance — it’s about unlocking potential, living with purpose, and flourishing in every walk of life.Emmaj.lawson Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Regina Kuzmina: Leading with courage and care!
    Dec 15 2025

    Regina Kuzmina, former Head of Beauty and Wellbeing for Unilever, shares deeply personal stories about her own career transitions, and how she's learned to harness mindset to navigate change at the highest levels of business. It's a powerful reminder, that high performance isn't just about pushing harder, or climbing higher - it's about knowing when to evolve, how to stay true to yourself, and how to lead with courage and care. This episode offers an alternative, beautifully human perspective on what it means to perform at your best through every chapter of your career.

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    28 mins
  • Defy your own limits!
    Dec 12 2025

    Getting kicked out of Oxford Uni was a turning point that pushed RAF fighter pilot Luke Wilkinson to strive for elite performance. Here Luke opens up about the mental tactics he's developed to perform under incredible speed under intense pressure. From training his brain for split-second decision making, to using visualisation to limit the potential for error. This is a story about resilience, disciplined preparation, and what's possible when you really commit your mind and body to defy your limits.

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    55 mins
  • From Underdog to English Champion: The Psychology Behind Yaser Al Ghena’s Rise
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode of the Exceed High Performance Podcast, English Super Lightweight Boxing Champion Yaser Al Ghena offers a powerful exploration into the mindset behind elite performance. Yaser reveals how boxing evolved from a passion into a calling, and how he cultivated the mental resilience required to perform under the intense pressure of competition.

    He reflects on transforming his underdog status into a source of energy and belief, and shares why he adopts a no-excuses philosophy—one that enabled him to capture the English title while fighting with two broken hands.

    This conversation dives deep into identity, discipline, and the psychology of pursuing excellence, even when the odds are stacked against you.

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    40 mins
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