What does it really take to build a high-performing team?
In this episode, Oli Barrett is joined by Victoria Gosling OBE, CEO of GB Snowsport to explore the reality behind elite performance, from culture and leadership to mental health and marginal gains.
They discuss why the best athletes aren’t superhuman, how high-performance environments are carefully designed, and what sport can learn from industries like Formula One.
From balancing pressure and wellbeing to creating sustainable success, this conversation offers powerful insights for leaders, teams, and anyone striving to perform at their best.
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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:10 – What high performance really looks like
03:45 – The myth of “superhuman” athletes
07:20 – Why mental health matters in elite sport
11:05 – Building a winning culture
16:40 – Marginal gains and lessons from Formula One
21:30 – Pushing performance without burnout
26:15 – Leadership, values, and long-term success
30:00 – Final reflections
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