High Performance Business

This week in my notebook, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to live well — not just to achieve, but to feel okay while doing it.

Somewhere along the way, it’s easy to confuse progress with pressure, and ambition with never feeling enough.

In this episode, I unpack a few lessons that stopped me in my tracks this week — about how we measure success, what we give up in the chase for it, and how to build a life that feels as good as it looks.

If you’ve ever found yourself pushing for the next goal, comparing your progress, or wondering why the wins don’t always feel like wins — this one’s for you.

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Rapper, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Nala’s Baby, Krept has built his success on more than music, it’s been about discipline, ownership, and learning from failure.

In this episode, Krept opens up about the make-or-break decision to turn down a major private equity deal and focus on building his brand at home before going global, the setbacks that nearly derailed product launches, and the lessons he’s learned about leadership, trust, and perseverance.

He also shares how building the right team, listening to mentors, and staying authentic helped transform early struggles into sustainable success.

It’s a story of resilience, purpose, and what it really takes to build something that lasts, on your own terms.

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This week I open my notebook on three lessons that hit hard;

• Why the people you surround yourself with are the invisible architects of your life
• How every success story begins with being bad at something
• Why holding steady in the messy middle is where most people give up but the real growth begins.

I share what I learned from sitting down with the founders of Whoop and EasyJet (episodes coming soon), two people who built billion-dollar businesses by staying the course when it looked like they were failing. If you’ve ever doubted your circle, your progress, or your path, this one’s for you.

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Emily Frazer’s path to becoming a leading force in live sports events was anything but traditional. Without a university degree and after jobs ranging from gymnastics coach to estate agent, she found herself at Matchroom, where a sudden promotion into event direction pushed her to grow fast and take on big responsibilities.

In this episode, Emily shares candid reflections on battling imposter syndrome, the behind-the-scenes innovations that helped elevate events like the Mosconi Cup to global recognition, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, adaptability, and building loyal teams in a male-dominated industry.

It’s a story of relentlessness, unexpected opportunities, and the power of turning unconventional beginnings into extraordinary impact.

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As co-founder and former CEO of Deciem, Nicola Kilner helped build one of the most disruptive beauty companies of the last decade, but the journey was far from straightforward.

In this episode, Nicola shares the career-defining advice she received from Estée Lauder’s Leonard Lauder, the bold decision to boycott Black Friday in favor of values over sales, and the unexpected rise of The Ordinary, a brand that went from retail rejection to global sensation. She also reflects on navigating the turbulence of co-founder Brandon Truaxe’s mental health crisis, stepping down to focus on family, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership, authenticity, and building brands that truly last.

It’s a story of persistence, purpose, and the power of putting people and principles at the center of business.

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This week Jake explores how failure is an instrument for success, how to reframe those who doubted you as a collaborator and why writing a "To Don't" list is just as important as a "To Do" list.

He also answers a question from a listener, struggling with a new promotion at work and offers a candid exploration of times that Jake has struggled to show how they can shift their mindset around imposter syndrome - and how you can to.

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What will the future really look like—and how can we prepare for it?

In this episode, Nick Foster, ex-Head of Design at Google X, takes us behind the scenes of moonshot projects and shares how to think rigorously about the future, from everyday life to big industries. He explains why AI is just one piece of the puzzle, and why understanding the trends, behaviors, and possibilities shaping tomorrow is more important than ever.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

* How to think about the future beyond hype and predictions

* Why the “mundane future” matters more than flashy sci-fi ideas

* The frameworks that help you make better decisions today for tomorrow

* How AI and other technologies will shape industries and daily life

* Simple ways to build a culture of forward-thinking in your work or business

Whether you’re a business leader, innovator, or just curious about what’s next, this conversation will help you see the future more clearly—and act on it confidently.

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What does it take to guide companies through billion-dollar transformations, and then walk away in search of something new? Jeff Dodds has done just that.

From leading Virgin Media through a $44 billion merger in the middle of lockdown, to stepping into the fast-paced world of motorsport, Jeff’s career is defined by bold pivots, unexpected opportunities, and the courage to admit when it’s time for change.

In this episode, he shares the leadership lessons that shaped him, from the power of direct feedback and diverse teams to the art of knowing what really matters, and why the future of business will be built on curiosity, empathy, and shared wins.

It’s a conversation about curiosity, courage, and creating cultures where people, and ideas, can thrive.

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