We are absolutely thrilled to host one of the most successful sports CEO’s in recent times, Paul Barber OBE, Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman, Brighton and Hove Albion FC.

In today's podcast, Paul opens up about his extraordinary journey—revisiting his childhood on a North London council estate, recounting the challenges of his parents' separation at the age of 13, and highlighting numerous examples of unwavering determination that propelled him to where he stands today. 🏡

Paul joined the board of Brighton and Hove Albion FC as Chief Executive in June 2012, and was appointed Deputy Chairman in November 2018. In May 2023, Brighton secured its highest-ever Premier League finishing position (6th) and qualified for European club competition for the first time! ⚽

In a career in professional football spanning close to 26 years, Paul has also held various senior positions at MLS club Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC and The Football Association.

Paul was named CEO of the Year at the UK Football Industry Awards in 2023, becoming the first person to win the award twice having previously won it in 2013. In the same year, Paul was also honoured with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sussex.

Get ready for a rare insight into the more personal side of a World Class Sports CEO as we welcome Paul Barber OBE to the Authentic Resilience Podcast!

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Today, we're so proud to introduce our first 🎙️ Authentic Resilience podcast! 🥳

Damian Hughes is an international speaker, best-selling author and catalyst for change in sports, organisational development and change psychology.

📚 With eight translated best-sellers, including The Five Steps to a Winning Mindset and the Sunday Times hit, High Performance, Damian's influence extends as a Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University.

🎧 Damian is also the amazing Co-host of The High Performance Podcast where he explores the psychology of sustained excellence with global elite performers.

Having coached England Rugby League, Scotland Rugby Union and collaborated with legends like Muhammad Ali and Sir Alex Ferguson, Damian shares some incredible stories about:

• Growing up in Manchester and his strong family values 🏙️
• Being expelled! (yes, he was expelled for a short time and given a second chance!) 🚫
• Valuable lessons learnt from the corporate world 🌐
• His ongoing path to finding fulfilment and success 🌟
• Ways for us all to be more authentic and resilient 🤟
• …and some absolutely gold tips on how we can all become our best selves by working hard, investing in ourselves and being kind! 🥇

Get ready for a genuine masterclass in Authenticity and Resilience as we welcome Damian Hughes to the Authentic Resilience Podcast! 🚀
 
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“Surround yourself with good people, you can't do it on your own! You can do incredible things, especially if you’re #determined, #enthusiastic and have a will to win" — Dick Knight 🙏⚽

In this final special pre-launch episode, created in collaboration with Sam Thomas from Different Hats, Gary Peters and Sam share incredible insights from Dick Knight, Life President of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club .

Dick always knew Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club would be a big club, even when they were at the brink of extinction when he took over in 1997. The Goldstone Ground had just been sold and the club were just two games away from being relegated out of the Football League.

Led by Dick and surrounded by some incredible people who literally gave their all, the club not only avoided relegation but went on to create one of the biggest success stories football has ever seen. Twelve years later in 2009, construction had started on a 23,000 seater stadium and the club had won three promotions in four seasons.

...and just look at them now. Incredible! 🚀 #Europe The Premier League

We can’t wait for you to hear his story of growing up and how he came to lead the charge at the most important time in the clubs history. Thank you for the exclusives Dick, what a story you have to tell…can’t wait for part two! 🎥

Thank you Sam Thomas too! We've loved collaborating with you.

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Welcome to the special pre-launch episode of the Authentic Resilience podcast, created in collaboration with our friends at the Different Hats podcast.

Authentic Resilience host Gary Peters and Different Hats host Sam Thomas share an incredibly honest conversation embarking on Bruno Saltor's captivating journey from leaving home as a young dreamer to chasing the football dream. Together they explore the personal side, delving into key moments of success and failure that shaped Bruno into the man he is today.

Bruno mastered his craft as a professional footballer in Spain, eventually moving from Valencia CM to Brighton & Hove Albion FC where he was incredibly successful. At the end of his playing days he stayed with the club as First Team Coach, before moving on to be First Team Coach for Chelsea FC - but his podcast goes well beyond football; it's about life, resilience and authenticity in its truest form!

Join us for the kick-off of an honest, personal coaching adventure where Bruno candidly shares values instilled by his parents, childhood dreams, and the relentless pursuit of becoming the best footballer in the world.

From career highs to navigating darker moments, Bruno imparts invaluable wisdom on suffering, resilience, and gratitude. This really is an episode for anybody wanting to become the best version of themselves.

Here are just a few nuggets of wisdom you can expect:

⭕ Everything is a consequence of your effort and mentality.
🔲 We can't control what happens to us, only how we respond.
🔺 The impact you leave on others is determined by how you make them feel.

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