Performance Hackers with Scott Radford

Imagine Formula 1, but doing 370 km/h through a racetrack 25 meters off the ground...

That's the Red Bull Air Race, where 14 of the world's best pilots from 11 nations race, and where today's guest Paul Bonhomme became the most successful Red Bull Air Race Pilot in history, winning 3 World Championships along the way.

And the lucky part for us? He's not just an incredibly insightful high-performer who can articulate his lessons and learnings in one of the most dangerous and high-paced sports in history. He's one of the most humble guys you'll meet too.

Paul...

This episode is for everyone trying not to take themselves so seriously through this journey, regardless of the situation, but still wanting to show up as their potent best.

Join us as we reveal why humour is not just a source of laughter but a vital tool for enhancing your performance, productivity, and overall well-being.

In this episode, you'll discover:

In 1986 Randy Lanier was crowned the Indy 500 rookie of the year with his 10th place finish in one of the most watched sporting events of the year, whilst similationsly running one of the largest drug trafficking operations in US history.

Randy went from being in the pinnacle of motor racing, funding his own team through his drugs operation, to a fugitive on the run, who eventually got caught and sentenced to life imprisonment with no parole.

After 27 years in maximum security prisons, Randy was eventually released and is now...

Former England & Lions Rugby star and fellow OPUS member George Kruis joins us this week to discuss his incredible career and the journey into building his own company post-retirement.

George is being modest when he says he played rugby for 14 years, won some good trophies and got to travel the world…

He was part of one of the most successful Club stints in Rugby with Saracens, winning 4 Premiership titles and 3 European Cups. 

He was also part of the 2017 Lions Tour and internal to Englands suc...

Katie Love is a comedian, writer, writing coach, and producer in Los Angeles. Katie's remarkable life journey, detailed in her memoir, "Two Tickets to Paradise: From Cult to Comedy," encompasses heartbreaking early experiences, indoctrination into the Jehovah's Witness community, and the courage to break free and rebuild her life as a comedian and writer.

From Katie's early days, where responsibility and humour became her coping strategy and laid the foundation for her journey into comedy. For all the truth seekers and misfits out there, prepare to explore the power of resilience and healing as...

This solo episode explores the concept that we actively generate, not passively possess energy. I'll uncover the impact of energy on our success, well-being, and overall experience of life and discuss the four dimensions of energy: Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual. 

I share the 3 areas of generating & sustaining the energy state required to show up with consistency, even when you can't be arsed, and the strategies for optimising energy, including identifying peak performance times, prioritising nutrition for brain health, establishing recharging routines, and managing energy-draining aspects. 

Join us as we uncover the profound connection between en...

Michael is half of the powerhouse team behind Your Super, one of the biggest superfood brands in the U.S. and Europe. In just over 8 years, Your Super transformed from zero to a whopping $200 million in revenue.

But this wasn't an ordinary business venture. Michael's cancer diagnosis at age 24 inspired him and partner Kristel, to consider the power of food as medicine. After his recovery, he started experimenting with superfood mixes to boost his immunity and, with the help of his partner and now wife, Kristel de Groot, they created Your Super.  

Kevin Griffin is an award-winning songwriter, producer, and performer whose songs have sold in excess of eighty million copies and been streamed over a billion times. 

He is best known as the singer and founding member of the platinum-selling rock band, Better Than Ezra. He has written numerous #1’s and had songs performed by artists such as Taylor Swift, Train, Sugarland, James Blunt, and many more. He is a co-founder and partner in Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Kevin’s new book "The Greatest Song" is an in...

Change is a constant in life, and a lot of the most successful people out there seem to be masters at turning every change into opportunity. It’s one of the most important skills you can have. 

That's why we're thrilled to have Curtis Bateman, a renowned change expert and co-author of the new book “Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity" on the show today. 

Curtis joined FranklinCovey as a senior change consultant and with years of experience helping individuals and organizations navigate change, Curtis knows what it takes to embrace the un...

 In this episode, you will discover proven strategies and habits that will help you bring out the best in yourself when feeling directionless. You will learn how to set achievable goals, overcome fear, leverage your influence, and build momentum towards your vision of success. 

These 4 pillars allow you to focus on the most needle-moving aspects of where you are in your journey right now, and help you rediscover the energy, focus and consistency required to build the future you know you should be living.   

Don't miss out on this powerful game plan to create the life...

Have you ever felt like your career path was too narrow and limited your potential to explore your passions? 

We often get pigeonholed into some form of identity, that may be great in the beginning but probably restricts us from creating the life we actually want down the track.

Well our guest today, Christina Wallace, is here to challenge that notion with her concept of the portfolio life - a way of future-proofing your career and building a life that's bigger than your business card. 

Christina is a...

Today is one of those pinch-me moments, as we get the privilege of sitting down with a true gent, legend and one of the greatest golfers and sportsmen to ever live, Gary Player.

Gary won a total of 165 professional golf tournaments worldwide, including 9 major championships, and was the only player to win the career Grand Slam in both the main and Seniors Tour - something that he talks in the podcast about being one of his defining achievements.

Gary’s energy and longevity in everything he’s done over the last 70 years in legendary, and his...

Today we speak with Professional Cyclist & Olympian Tiffany Cromwell. Tiffany has competed in some of the biggest races in the world, including the Tour de France and the Tokyo Olympics. With over a decade of experience in the sport, she has become a well-respected and accomplished athlete and an advocate for women's cycling.

We speak about:

Sam Smith is a former Premiership Rugby player whose life changed drastically at the young age of 26 due to a career-ending injury. In this episode, Sam shares his raw and honest story of struggling with mental health after losing his identity as a professional athlete.

After retiring from rugby, Sam found himself lost and turned to drugs and alcohol to numb his pain. However, with sheer determination and hard work, he has turned his life around and is now running a thriving coffee business while helping other athletes transition out of sport.

In this podcast...

Dr William Li is a world-renowned and world-leading physician, scientist, speaker, and author of over 100 scientific publications and two bestselling books, EAT TO BEAT DISEASE, and the brand-new Eat to Beat Your Diet. 

His groundbreaking work in how we can use food as medicine has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his TED Talk, “Can We Eat to Starve Cancer?” has garnered more than 11 million views.

 He shares insights from the latest scientific findings on how we can optimise our health, performance, and longevity through the food we consum...

Do you ever feel lost, unsure of where you're headed in life or what you want to achieve? 

In this episode, we delve into the power of building inner and outer clarity, and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life. 

Explore the process of discovering your ideal self, and learn how to connect with your vision on a daily basis. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Summary

Today’s episode is about finding and building the clarity you need to commit to the changes you want...

Today we hear from Claire Lomas, an extraordinary individual who has shown incredible resilience in the face of adversity. 

Claire did not let a tragic accident, that left her paralysed from the chest down, define her, but instead helped to redefine her. 

Through her journey, we learn about how Claire approaches life with a new energy and mindset. She shares the power of shifting your perspective and finding a new purpose in life. Claire also shares her daily habits and mechanisms for coping and thriving in the presence of physical and emotional challenges.

Sh...

Chris Thrall is a former Royal Marines Commando and International best-selling author of the book Eating Smoke, and he shares with us one of the most incredible life stories we've ever heard.

From the extreme highs of operating in an elite military unit and building a globally successful business to ending up homeless, suffering acute mental illness from crystal meth addiction, and working for the Hong Kong triads, Chris has seen it all.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Chris takes us through what rock bottom looked like for him and how he managed to...

This week I’m joined by Olympic Champion rower Ben Hunt-Davis MBE, who experienced the highs and the lows of achieving greatness for his country in his 20’s. 

But has that fulfilment been everything he thought it would be?

We start off by delving into Ben's journey into the National Rowing team, exploring the challenges he faced, and how he overcame them. 

We then fast forward to the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, where Ben underperformed and struggled with self-doubt.

Despite being...

20:40 is an “opportunity community” for rising decision-makers across all environments to build success, through authentically connecting with and harnessing the talent of others around you. 

How do you develop the type of network, that tribe of like-minded people going through the same challenges, which will accelerate your business or career, whilst contributing to others’ success too? 

We find out in this fascinating episode with 20:40 Founder Sam Tidswell-Norrish.

Before creating 20:40, Sam held roles such as CMO, Vice President & Group Chief of Staff prior to becoming a Managing Director at Motiv...

This is a truly fascinating episode with William Winram, an ocean explorer and world-record free-diver who pushes the boundaries of human limits. 

William's unique skills have not only allowed him to dive to depths of 145m (475ft) on a single breath of air, but also swim alongside great white sharks. 

But his love for the sea goes beyond just his impressive feats. William is also dedicated to protecting our oceans and sharing his experiences of mastering his mind and body, including facing and overcoming fear. 

Don't miss this opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of...

Mandy Hickson is a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot, Author and founder of Inspiring Women for Work. 

Mandy shares her experiences as one of the first female pilots to operate in hostile environments and how she faced, and overcame, a biased system designed for men. She discusses the importance of command and clarity in leading an elite team of fast jet operators, and how these same values can be applied in any environment.

We also delve into the topics of imposter syndrome and failure, and Mandy shares valuable strategies and tools to help you s...

Join us as we get a rare glimpse into the brutal but rewarding life of an F1 legend, as we sit down with Mark Webber to discuss his successful career at the top of one of the most unforgiving sports. 

Mark needs no introduction... I’m doing it anyway.

With nine wins and three third-place finishes in the World Drivers Championship over a 12-year span, Mark has experienced both the highs and lows of competing at the highest level. During this time, he helped Red Bull Racing to four consecutive World Constructors titles. 

He s...

If you were to consistently able to take the action you know you should be taking, whether it's asking for help, reaching out to people, posting on Social Media or even making a big change in your career where would you be a year from now?

Having spoken to and coached so many high-performing individuals, both in elite environments or starting out in entrepreneurship, there is clearly ONE attribute or habit that they all possess that clearly differentiates them from the pack.

Courage.

But how do you build the courage and...

In this episode, we speak with Rich Diviney, a former US Navy SEAL Commander and NYT bestselling author, about the attributes that drive optimal performance and lead to success.

During his twenty years as a US Navy SEAL Commander, Rich Diviney was intimately involved in the world-renowned SEAL selection process, and led his small team to create the first ever "Mind Gym" in Naval Special Warfare that helped SEALs train their brains to perform faster, longer, and better, especially in high-stress environments. 

In this episode, you'll learn about the specific attributes that are essential for s...

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of European & World Champion Rower Heidi Long, who shares her experiences as a college athlete in Virginia, US, to breaking British records in Great Britain’s women’s coxless four on her way to becoming a European and World Champion in 2022. 

Heidi shares her strategies for developing a winning mindset and balancing the demands of training and competition with a well-rounded life. 

It hasn’t all been plain sailing though as we hear of the heartache of missing out on the GB Olympic Team for Tokyo and the...

In this podcast episode, Scott shares valuable insights on how to overcome feelings of overwhelm and increase productivity. Drawing on his experience as a commercial pilot, Scott has developed four techniques that have proven effective in high-pressure situations and can be applied to everyday life. These techniques can help you take control of your emotions, prioritise tasks, stay focused in the present moment, and set healthy boundaries. 

But what exactly are these techniques and how can they be implemented in your daily life? 

To find out, don't miss this episode of the Performance Hackers podcast. Pl...

Simon Jefferies is a former SBS Special Forces Operative, who made the transition from the battlefield to the boardroom before committing to following his passions again, this time for coaching and improving human performance by becoming a mindset & performance coach. 

In this episode, we speak with Simon about the attribute built during Special Forces training and operating in high-pressure environments, and how to master our mindset and discover our purpose. 

He shares the value of developing resilience and commitment learnt during his service with the Special Forces and how we can apply those strategies to cu...

Daniel Lowes is a former RAF Typhoon fighter pilot, weapons instructor, and elite Red Arrows display pilot. 

Daniel flew the typhoon in operations and as part of Exercise Red Flag, an international exercise for the best of the best, before completing the coveted QFI weapons instructor course.

Daniel then joined the Red Arrows, and took part in the RAFs iconic 100-year anniversary display in London, among other displays in a 3-year tenure with the Reds.

We talk through some career h...