Sir James Dyson joins Georgie Ainslie at Dyson’s office in Malmesbury to discuss his move into Bath Rugby ownership, the future of professional sport and why he still believes failure is more valuable than success.

A longtime Bath supporter, Dyson explains why he had “not at all” a moment’s hesitation when Bruce Craig offered him the opportunity to invest in the club. He discusses the financial realities of English rugby, his ambition to help secure Bath’s long-term future and his hope of seeing a new city-centre stadium built “like a coliseum”.

He also considers where engineering and science could influence rugby performance, from medicine and injury prevention to data, psychology, speed and developing young players.

Away from sport, Dyson gives his assessment of artificial intelligence. He questions whether AI can ever produce genuinely disruptive thinking, describes its reliance on existing information as “plagiarism” and explains why he would not yet trust it to provide a reliable answer without human judgement.

Dyson also reflects on the 5,127 prototypes he built over five years while developing his vacuum cleaner technology, why he finds failure more interesting than success, and why he believes “there’s nothing worse than being satisfied”.

The conversation also explores Dyson Farming, robot-picked strawberries, British food security and how curiosity can turn wasted resources into new opportunities.

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Dr Hazel Wallace joins Georgie to explore why female physiology still isn’t properly accounted for in health, nutrition and performance.

Hazel is a former NHS doctor, nutritionist, personal trainer, bestselling author and founder of The Food Medic. She explains how women have historically been treated as “small men” in medical research, and why that can have serious consequences, from misdiagnosis and adverse drug reactions to gaps in our understanding of hormones, nutrition and performance.

They discuss how the menstrual cycle can influence energy, motivation, sleep and recovery, why Hazel prefers women to be “cycle aware” rather than rigidly training around different phases, and the nutritional issues that disproportionately affect women, including iron deficiency.

The conversation also covers perimenopause, HRT, fertility, IVF and egg freezing, including why the months before conception or egg collection can be important from a nutritional perspective.

Plus, she shares the exercise she believes matters most for longevity, the supplement she recommends for many people in the UK, and the one principle she believes every woman should remember:

Just because something is common doesn’t make it normal.

FAQs

Who is Dr Hazel Wallace?

Dr Hazel Wallace is a former NHS medical doctor, nutritionist, personal trainer, bestselling author and founder of The Food Medic, an educational platform focused on evidence-based health and nutrition.

How does the menstrual cycle affect performance?

Hazel explains that changing hormone levels can influence factors including energy, motivation, mood, sleep and recovery. However, she says the research does not currently support rigid week-by-week training prescriptions for every woman.

Should women train according to their menstrual cycle?

Hazel recommends being cycle aware rather than strictly “cycle syncing”. Tracking your own symptoms and recognising when you personally feel strongest or most fatigued can help inform training decisions.

Why is iron deficiency particularly relevant for women?

Women lose iron through menstruation and can have increased requirements during stages such as pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hazel says iron deficiency is an important issue in female health and performance.

Can nutrition affect IVF and egg freezing?

Hazel discusses evidence suggesting nutrition can influence fertility-related outcomes and highlights the importance of the period leading up to conception, IVF or egg collection.

What does Hazel say about perimenopause?

Perimenopause can last months or years and may involve changes in periods, sleep, mood, concentration, hair, skin and temperature regulation. Hazel recommends tracking symptoms and speaking to a healthcare professional if they become troublesome.

Does Hazel recommend HRT?

Hazel explains that HRT can be safe and effective for many women but is still a medication and isn’t appropriate for everybody. Decisions should be made with a doctor based on individual symptoms, risks and medical history.

Does Hazel recommend continuous glucose monitors?

Not routinely for healthy people. She says unnecessary glucose monitoring can sometimes create anxiety or food obsession.

What is the best exercise for longevity?

Hazel highlights resistance training, while also stressing that the best form of exercise is ultimately one you can consistently maintain.

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Richard Whitehead MBE has spent much of his life challenging other people’s expectations of what a disabled person can achieve.

Born with a disability affecting both legs and told growing up that even walking would be a challenge, Richard didn’t begin his running journey until adulthood. In 2004 he entered the New York Marathon despite never having raced before, training at night on the streets of Nottingham with sports cups fitted over his stumps. It became the starting point for an extraordinary career.

In this conversation with Georgie Ainslie, Richard explains how he went from marathon runner to elite sprinter, why being told he was too old and didn’t have a place in the British team only strengthened his resolve, and what went through his mind before delivering the performance of his life at London 2012.

But Richard is equally candid about what success hasn’t changed. He discusses the discrimination and lack of opportunity disabled people still face, why Paralympians remain underrepresented in the media, and why he refuses to let either his disability or his medals define him.

Now 50, Richard is still competing, still pushing his own limits and using the Richard Whitehead Foundation to create greater access, representation and opportunity for disabled young people.

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Who is Richard Whitehead MBE?Richard Whitehead is a British Paralympic athlete, marathon runner, world-record holder and disability campaigner. He is also the founder of the Richard Whitehead Foundation.

How did Richard Whitehead get into running?Richard entered the New York Marathon in 2004 despite never previously having raced. He describes it as a way of challenging himself and changing perceptions of disability.

How did Richard Whitehead train for his first marathon?Before having the running blades he uses today, Richard trained at night around Nottingham using sports cups fitted over his stumps.

Why was Richard Whitehead nearly left out of the Paralympic team?Richard recalls being told by the performance director that he was too old and that there wasn’t a place for him in the team. He ultimately forced his way into contention through his performances.

What does Richard Whitehead say about disability discrimination?Richard argues that disabled people remain underrepresented and continue to face barriers across sport, employment, education and wider society.

What is the Richard Whitehead Foundation?The foundation works to improve opportunities, participation and representation for disabled young people and young adults.

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What if the best way to improve your sleep is not going to bed earlier, but waking up at the same time every day?

On Performance People this week, Georgie Ainslie speaks to clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dr Michael Breus, known as The Sleep Doctor, about sleep science, chronotypes and the link between sleep and high performance.

Dr Breus explains how sleep affects recovery, concentration, decision-making, emotional control and sporting performance. He also challenges common sleep myths, including the idea that everyone needs precisely eight hours.

The conversation explores his four chronotypes: lion, bear, wolf and dolphin, and how your natural body clock can influence the best times to sleep, work, exercise and make important decisions.

Michael also discusses sleep trackers including Oura, WHOOP, Garmin and Apple Watch. While wearables can help identify useful trends, he warns against treating sleep scores and deep sleep data as completely accurate. For people who already feel anxious about sleep, checking a tracker every morning can make things worse.

Georgie and Michael also examine the lack of female sleep research and the impact of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause on sleep. They discuss why sleep apnoea in women can be overlooked or misdiagnosed.

Finally, Dr Breus shares five practical tips: wake up at the same time every day, stop caffeine by 2pm, avoid alcohol for three hours before bed, finish exercise four hours before bed, and get morning sunlight, water and deep breaths.

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What separates people who fulfil their potential from those who never quite turn it into action?

Adrian Gore is the founder and CEO of Discovery Group, the business behind Vitality, serving more than 50 million customers worldwide. His new book, The Four Principles: Multiply Your Impact in Life and Leadership, explores the habits and decisions that drive performance in business, sport and everyday life.

Adrian explains his four principles: disciplined optimism, focused urgency, declared goals and the Pareto tail. He explores why elite performers need more than talent, why pressure can sharpen performance and how a small number of decisions can shape an entire career.

We discuss why golfers putt better to save par than they do for birdie, how loss aversion motivates athletes and leaders, and why publicly declaring a goal makes it harder to step away when things become uncomfortable.

Adrian experienced that himself when he announced that he would run a five-minute mile. He did not achieve the target, but the attempt transformed his fitness and later helped him run a Boston Marathon qualifying time in his sixties.

He also shares the thinking behind Vitality, explains why optimism should be treated as a discipline rather than a personality trait, and reveals how his 2.30am “golden hour” helps him protect time for his most important work.

This is a conversation about leadership and business through a performance lens: setting meaningful goals, responding to setbacks and recognising which actions will have the greatest impact.

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What does it take to perform when the margins are measured in hundredths of a second, the pressure is immense and one mistake can end everything?

Recorded live at the J.P. Morgan sponsored Aurora event in Båstad, Sweden, Georgie Ainslie sits down with two of Sweden’s most successful skiers: Olympic alpine champion Sara Hector and cross-country star Ebba Andersson.

Sara reflects on the six-year wait between podium finishes, the serious knee injury that threatened her career and the mindset shift that helped her win Olympic giant slalom gold. She also explains why fear of failure cannot simply be suppressed, what it feels like to race at the limit and why elite athletes must learn not to empty the glass in every training session.

Ebba shares the conversation with her father that pulled her out of one of the lowest periods of her career, why she changed her approach after the Beijing Olympics and how better recovery, nutrition and trust in her own instincts helped her reach new heights.

Together, they discuss performance anxiety, comparison, recovery, resilience, discipline and the importance of staying present when everything is at stake.

This episode was recorded live at Aurora in Båstad, Sweden.

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Who are Sara Hector and Ebba Andersson?Sara Hector is a Swedish alpine skier and Olympic giant slalom champion. Ebba Andersson is a Swedish cross-country skier with multiple World Championship titles and Olympic medals.

Where was this episode recorded?The conversation was recorded live at the Aurora car event in Båstad, Sweden, which was sponsored by J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

What sports do Sara Hector and Ebba Andersson compete in?Sara competes in alpine skiing, specialising in giant slalom. Ebba competes in cross-country skiing and is known for endurance events.

What does Sara Hector say about performance anxiety?Sara explains that she cannot simply suppress anxiety or fear of failure. Instead, she has learned to allow those feelings to arise, accept them and return her attention to the next action.

How did Ebba Andersson recover from a major setback?After suffering a serious knee injury, Ebba reached a very low point. A direct conversation with her father challenged her to decide whether she would remain negative or take control of the situation and work towards returning to skiing.

How important is recovery to elite athletes?Both athletes describe recovery as central to performance. Sara says athletes do not improve during training itself, but through the recovery that follows it.

What is the “water glass” analogy discussed in the episode?Sara’s coach compares energy to a glass of water. If an athlete completely empties the glass during every training session, it soon becomes impossible to recover. The lesson is to leave something in reserve.

What is the main lesson Sara and Ebba give to young athletes?Ebba advises young people to listen to themselves rather than constantly following the opinions of others. Sara argues that attitude, discipline and clarity about personal values can carry athletes through periods when motivation disappears.

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TNT lead cycling presenter, Orla Chennaoui joins Georgie Ainslie for a conversation about anxiety, sobriety, cycling and life inside the Tour de France.

As this year’s Tour unfolds, Orla gives a brilliant insider’s view on what makes the race so brutal, beautiful and tactically complex. She explains why Tadej Pogačar is surrounded by riders who could lead other teams, how domestiques sacrifice their own ambitions to protect a leader, and why the Tour is not just 21 days of racing, it is a relentless machine of recovery, logistics, pressure and performance.

Orla also reflects on how she fell in love with cycling, from covering Team GB after Beijing to being drawn into the atmosphere, access and human stories of the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France.

Away from the road, she opens up about the anxiety that has shaped much of her life, the online abuse that nearly pushed her away from television, and the decision to stop drinking 11 years ago, which she describes as the best decision she has ever made.

In this episode, Orla shares the story behind Ten Times Braver, the question that changed her life, and the tools she uses to manage fear, from box breathing to her “one song reset”.

This is a conversation about the hidden realities of elite sport, the pressure behind live broadcasting, and learning how to stop chasing happiness and start living it.

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Who is Orla Chennaoui?

Orla Chennaoui is a sports broadcaster best known for her cycling coverage, including the Tour de France. She is also the founder of Ten Times Braver.

What does Orla say about Tadej Pogačar and the Tour de France?

Orla explains how a rider like Pogačar is supported by an entire team, with riders around him sacrificing their own ambitions to protect and help him win.

Why does Orla say cycling is really a team sport?

Although one rider often gets the glory, Orla explains that Tour success depends on domestiques, tactics, protection, pacing, fuelling and constant sacrifice from the whole team.

Why does Orla think the Tour de France is so hard?

She describes it as 21 days of racing inside a 23-day event, with constant travel, recovery, hotel moves, logistics and pressure — like a Formula One weekend that never ends.

What personal struggles does Orla discuss?

Orla opens up about lifelong anxiety, imposter syndrome, online abuse, feeling like an outsider and the emotional crash that can come after live broadcasting.

Why did Orla stop drinking?

Orla says alcohol had become a way to escape anxiety. After becoming a mother, she realised she wanted her career, family and home life to thrive — and alcohol was the thing that had to go.

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England Netball President Eboni Usoro-Brown joins Georgie Ainslie to reveal the resilience, sacrifice and team culture behind the greatest momentsin English netball history.

At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, England defeated Australia 52–51 to win their first major international netball title. Eboni explains how the Roses recovered from losing a warm-up match by 40 goals, embraced their status as underdogs and entered the final believing they could beat the best team in the world.

She also reflects on her demanding relationship with head coach Tracey Neville. Eboni admits that she did not like Neville at the time, but now recognises how her clarity, toughness and willingness to have difficult conversations helped create a championship-winning team.

Now, as President of England Netball, Eboni shares her ambitions to increase the sport’s visibility, attract greater commercial investment and connect the elite game more closely with its grassroots community. She also gives her verdict on England’s Commonwealth Games prospects and the campaign to bring netball into the Olympic Games.

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Who is Eboni Usoro-Brown?

Eboni Usoro-Brown is a former England international netball player, qualified lawyer and President of England Netball. She represented the national team for 17 years and was part of the Roses squad that won Commonwealth Games gold in 2018.

What did Eboni Usoro-Brown win with England?

Eboni was part of the England team that defeated Australia 52–51 in the 2018 Commonwealth Games final on the Gold Coast. It was England’s first major international netball title.

How did England beat Australia in the 2018 Commonwealth Games final?

Eboni credits England’s victory to its team culture, emotional control, clear leadership and ability to focus on winning each quarter rather than becoming distracted by the final result.

What does Eboni say about Tracey Neville?

Eboni describes former England head coach Tracey Neville as demanding, direct and tough. She admits that she did not like her at the time, but says Neville’s leadership gave every player clarity about their role and helped the team win gold.

What is Eboni Usoro-Brown’s role at England Netball?

As President of England Netball, she helps represent and promote the sport. Her priorities include increasing netball’s visibility, encouraging commercial investment and amplifying the voices of players, coaches, officials and volunteers throughout the game.

Does Eboni believe England can win the next Commonwealth Games?

Yes. Eboni believes England can win gold, although she warns that international netball is stronger and more competitive than ever. She says players must maintain exceptional standards and make it impossible for selectors to leave them out.

Could netball become an Olympic sport?

There is an ambition to include netball at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Eboni explains that the continued development of men’s and mixed netball could strengthen the sport’s case for Olympic inclusion.

Can you have it all, according to Eboni Usoro-Brown?

Eboni believes you can have it all, but not all at the same time. She views life as a series of chapters in which different ambitions, responsibilities and relationships may take priority.

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What if the secret to performing under pressure is to stop thinking of it as pressure at all?

Ben Crowe is one of the world’s most sought-after mindset and leadership coaches, helping elite athletes, executives and teams redefine success, manage expectation and unlock their potential.

In this episode, recorded during the Wimbledon Championships, Ben joins Georgie Ainslie to share the principles behind his new book, Where the Light Gets In, and explain how a change in perspective can transform the way we perform and live.

Ben reflects on his work with former world number one Ash Barty, revealing how she learned to separate who she was from what she achieved, rediscovered the joy of playing tennis and developed the mindset that helped her triumph at Wimbledon.

He also discusses his relationship with Andre Agassi and the extraordinary journey that saw Agassi rebuild his career and return from world number 141 to become number one again. Ben explains how Agassi found a deeper purpose beyond winning and learned to compete on his own terms.

Drawing on his years at Nike, Ben shares lessons from founder Phil Knight, the importance of balancing process with instinct, and the story of the bold “what if?” thinking that helped create the Air Jordan phenomenon. He also explores how Michael Jordan used stories, rivalries and even imagined criticism to fuel his motivation.

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What does it really take to become an Ironman World Champion?

In this episode of Performance People, Georgie Ainslie sits down with four-time world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay for a conversation about pain, resilience and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Lucy relives the defining race of her career: the 2023 Ironman World Championship in Kona. After years of finishing second, she finally claimed the title, but only after tearing her calf during the marathon.

She also shares how she recovered from major surgery to return to racing, why elite athletes are never truly injury-free, the role her husband and coach Reece Barclay plays in her success, and why she deletes social media during injury to protect her mindset.

Along the way, Lucy reveals the practical lessons she's learned from more than a decade at the top of endurance sport, including training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, strength work and the psychology of high performance.

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FAQs

Who is Lucy Charles-Barclay?Lucy Charles-Barclay is a four-time world champion triathlete and the 2023 Ironman World Champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest endurance athletes of her generation.

What injury did Lucy Charles-Barclay race through in Kona?Lucy reveals she tore her calf during the marathon at the 2023 Ironman World Championship but continued running to secure her first Kona title.

Why does Lucy Charles-Barclay delete Instagram?Lucy explains that during periods of injury she deletes social media to avoid comparing herself to competitors and to protect her mental wellbeing.

How did Lucy Charles-Barclay recover from surgery?She discusses the meticulous recovery plan that allowed her to return to elite racing just 16 weeks after surgery, focusing on rehabilitation, nutrition and alternative training methods.

What does Lucy Charles-Barclay eat during training and racing?Lucy shares her approach to fuelling, carbohydrate intake, hydration and race-day nutrition, and explains why female athletes should think differently about nutrition strategies.

How does Lucy Charles-Barclay train for Ironman?She explains how she balances swimming, cycling, running, strength training and recovery while avoiding overtraining.

What can amateur triathletes learn from Lucy Charles-Barclay?Lucy shares advice on open-water swimming, bike training, pacing, nutrition, injury prevention and building resilience.

What is the Performance People podcast?Performance People is hosted by Georgie Ainslie and features conversations with elite athletes, coaches, scientists and business leaders exploring the habits, mindset and science behind sustained high performance.

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Connect with Performance People

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http://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/

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The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.

This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.

© Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved.

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