Co-Hosts of the ‘High-Performance’ Podcast, High-Performance Keynote Speakers & Bestselling Co-Authors of ‘High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best’

Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes are the acclaimed co-hosts of the hugely successful ‘The High Performance Podcast’, one of the UK’s most influential business and performance podcasts. Bringing together Jake’s broadcasting expertise with Damian’s leadership and organisational psychology knowledge, they have become leading voices on high performance, resilience and success. As keynote speakers, they are in demand for leadership conferences, corporate events and business forums, where they combine compelling storytelling, practical insight and lessons from conversations with some of the world’s highest achievers to inspire audiences to perform at their best.

Damian’s career began with a fascination for psychology, leadership and change, which led him to establish Liquid Thinking, a consultancy specialising in organisational performance and cultural transformation. Alongside advising elite organisations, he became Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change at Manchester Metropolitan University, while also working with the coaching staff of the Scottish Rugby Union and the Canberra Raiders. His practical understanding of leadership, behaviour and team dynamics enables him to translate complex psychological principles into engaging and actionable ideas for audiences.

Jake began his television career as a presenter for CBBC before joining BBC Sport, where he presented ‘Football Focus’, ‘Final Score’ and coverage of major sporting events. He later became the lead presenter for the BBC’s Formula 1 coverage before moving to BT Sport to front its Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League broadcasts. Recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law and appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk, Jake has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most respected broadcasters. His experience interviewing world-class athletes, coaches and business leaders gives him a unique perspective on elite performance that resonates with audiences.

Together, Jake and Damian have extended their influence through bestselling books including ‘High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best’, ‘High Performance: The Daily Journal. 365 Ways to Become Your Best’, ‘How to Change Your Life: Five Steps to Achieving High Performance’, ‘Micro Habits: Tiny Changes That Supercharge High Performance’ and ‘Game Plan: Level Up Your Mindset. Own Your Future’. Damian is also the author of acclaimed titles including ‘How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson: The Business of Winning & Managing Success’ and ‘The Winning Mindset: What Sport Can Teach Us About Great Leadership’, while Jake has been recognised as one of LinkedIn’s first Influencers.

Why Hire Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes?

Jake and Damian are sought-after keynote speakers because they combine academic expertise, broadcasting excellence and real-world experience into engaging presentations that deliver lasting impact. Drawing on exclusive conversations with exceptional performers from sport, business and beyond, they share practical strategies for leadership, resilience, teamwork and sustained success. Their ability to blend evidence-based insights with memorable stories makes them ideal for organisations seeking to inspire high performance, develop leaders and create cultures where individuals and teams can thrive.