About this podcast
Accelerating Excellence takes you on a journey into the minds of the world's most elite performers, to reveal their secrets, serving them up on a plate so you can accelerate your own pursuit of excellence. If you know you're capable of going to the next level, but aren't quite sure where to start or how to optimise then you're in the right place.
Each episode of contains captivating interviews with renowned individuals—athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, generals, special forces operators, and scientists. We'll dive deep into their journeys, discovering the defining moments, mindset shifts, and vitally the principles and strategies that propelled them to the pinnacle in their craft.
From the high-pressure stages of world cup finals, Superbowl's, and world title fights; to covert operations, counter-terrorism, and firefights in the air and on the ground in the world of elite military; and the hundred million dollar P&L swings in the billion dollar world of trading and investing you will be exposed to the fundamental principles that connect all of these individuals success.
Most importantly to me Accelerating Excellence is not just about inspiration; it's about practicality, for you, the listener. We'll extract actionable insights and practical techniques that you can implement immediately, to stack probability in your favour of success in your own pursuit of excellence.
So, if you're ready to ignite and expand your potential, to shatter the boundaries that hold you back and unleash the ambition, talent and motivation that exists within you and your team join me, as we empower you to leverage these principles. Get ready to be inspired, shocked, and challenged, you're about to embark on an adventure that will shift your perceptions of what's possible.
For those who strive to make things better for themselves, and those they care for, manage and lead.
This podcast is for you.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 42 episodes
- Flow or Die: Big wave surfer João Macedo on finding peace inside a collapsing skyscraper of water · 1 h 24 minOn todays podcast we have João Macedo. João was one of the first to surf the monstrous waves at Nazaré — a true pioneer in big wave riding. He's faced walls of water the size of…
- 2 Inches of Road. 206mph. Through a Village. James Hillier on Precision Under Terminal Pressure · 1 h 8 minToday on Accelerating Excellence, we welcome James Hillier. One of the most precise, fearless road racers alive, with 70 plus starts, multiple podiums, victories and speeds…
- $20BN Fundraises Leading With Heart and Hustle: The Rahul Moodgal Story · 1 h 18 minOn today's podcast we have Rahul Moodgal. Rahul is one of the most respected investor relations professionals in finance — an absolute rocket. As a Partner at TCI, he claimed…
- Gold Standard: Ben Ryan on the game behind the game · 1 h 26 minOn today's podcast we have Ben Ryan. Ben is the most successful men's rugby sevens coach in history. He's the only coach to have won Continental, World, and Olympic titles, and…
- From the Trading Floor to the Touchline: Mark Warburton on Football, Finance, and Excellence · 1 h 30 minOn today's podcast we have Mark Warburton. We explore how Mark went from getting up at 4:32 for 20-odd years, to be at his trading desk for 5:45, then dealing $1.5-2B a day in…
- Extreme balance: UFC legend and Olympian Ben Askeren · 59 minOn today's podcast we have Ben Askren. Ben is legend in the world of combat sports. A two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion, an undefeated 87-match streak holder, Ben…
- The Captains Code: Saints legend Alex Waller on Leading from the front · 1 h 24 minToday on Accelerating Excellence we have Alex Waller. Waller is one of the most dependable and accomplished players in English rugby. A loyal servant to Northampton Saints. A…
- Trading on Principle: Greg Newman's Stoic Path to Leadership in Oil Markets · 1 h 43 minOn today's episode we have Greg Newman. Greg is the Group Chief Executive of Onyx Capital Group - the world's number one liquidity provider in oil derivatives trading. Greg was…
- Olympic Gold to holistic health: Anita Nall-Richenssons' Path to Wellness · 1 h 27 minOn todays episode we have Anita Nall-Richenssons. Anita is an American former Olympic champion, and world record-holder. She first made waves on the global stage as a teenager…
- Team GB 1500m Multiple Olympian: Laura Weightman Explores What Success Really Means · 1 h 4 minToday on accelerating excellence, we have Laura Weightman. Laura is a British middle-distance sensation who captured hearts and headlines worldwide. She is truly elite in every…
- Nike Performance Maestro: Keith D'Amelio on what separates the NBA and NFL Greats from rest · 1 h 29 minOn todays podcast we have Keith D'Amelio. Keith is a visionary in the world of sports performance, a man whose expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes. His…
- The Winningest coach in World Sport: Shane McGuigan, Mcguigan Gyms, a fighting dynasty. · 1 h 28 minOn todays Podcast we have Shane McGuigan. Shane is a British and Irish boxing coach. The son of former World champion Barry Mcguigan. Barry had 19 million people tuned in on the…
- Adversity to Triumph Through Building a Winning Culture - Shona McCallin · 1 h 9 minOn todays episode we have Shona McCallin. Shona is a former International Field Hockey player, playing as a midfielder for England and Great Britain. She's also the co-founder…
- Achieving Gold: Dame Katherine Grainger on the Pursuit of Peak Performance · 1 h 30 minOn today's podcast, we have Dame Katherine Grainger. Katherine is a former Scottish rower and the current chair of UK sports. She's competed at a record five Olympic games. She…
- From Balance Sheets to Bestsellers: An Interview with a CEO, Author and Elite Performer Brett Kelly · 1 h 32 minOn todays episide we have Brett Kelly. Brett Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Kelly+Partners. Brett founded Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants in 2006 and, over 16 years, has…
- Dr Ben Rosenblatt - Former England Lead Physical Performance Coach · 1 h 36 minOn today's episode we have Dr Ben Rosenblatt. Ben famously led physical performance for the England men's football team. He has coached athletes to compete and medal at every…
- The Gold Standard: From the training ground to Olympic Triumph - Danny Kerry · 1 h 20 minOn today's podcast we have Danny Kerry. Danny Kerry is a multiple Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth medal-winning coach and performance director. He famously led team GB…
- Summit Success: Inside the Mind of a Top Private Equity Fund Manager - Keith Breslauer · 1 h 2 minOn today's episode, we have Keith Breslauer. Keith is managing director and senior partner at private equity firm, Patron Capital. He founded Patron Capital in 1999, who manage…
- Stacking the Odds in Your Favour - Award Winning Author Matt Watkinson · 1 h 26 minOn today's podcast we have Matt Watkinson. Matt is the author of three fantastic books, Mastering Uncertainty, the ten principles behind great customer experiences and the grid…
- A maverick Venture Capitalist on mastering uncertainty - Csaba Konkoly · 1 h 28 minOn today's podcast we have Csaba Konkoly. Csaba is the co-founder and president of Hum Capital, an innovative funding platform that leverages AI to connect great companies with…







