Performers
by Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young
Latest episode
#40 Coach K’s Playbook: Inside the Leadership DNA of Duke Basketball
#40 Coach K’s Playbook: Inside the Leadership DNA of Duke Basketball
About this podcast
Are you fascinated by greatness? Well, this is NOT another interview podcast! Instead we condense entire autobiographies and take you inside the minds of the world's most extraordinary athletes, coaches, and performers. Your hosts, Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young, are sport psychology experts who will guide you through the pages of autobiographies revealing the mindsets, strategies, and habits that propelled the world’s best to the pinnacle of their fields. 'Performers' is crafted for anyone who aspires to greatness by helping you to extract and apply lessons to your life and career.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- #40 Coach K’s Playbook: Inside the Leadership DNA of Duke Basketball · 1 h 7 min · Episode 39What does it take to build a dynasty — not just in sport, but in life? In this episode of Performers, we go deep into the mind of Mike Krzyzewski — better known as Coach K — the…
- #39 Think Like a Grandmaster: The Psychology of Success with Garry Kasparov · 1 h 2 min · Episode 39What separates the elite from the exceptional? Is greatness just talent — or something deeper, more deliberate? In this episode of Performers, we explore the mind of Garry…
- #38 Bowled Over: Freddie Flintoff’s Fight With Demons and Discipline · 1 h 2 min · Episode 38What does it take to go from a working-class kid in Lancashire to becoming one of England’s most iconic cricketers? How do you navigate fame, failure, and ferocious expectation —…
- #37 Fueling the Dream: How Lewis Hamilton Conquered F1 · 1 h 9 min · Episode 37What does it take to rise from a council estate in England to become the greatest driver in Formula One history? How do you turn sacrifice, pressure, and expectation into…
- #36 From Rage to Rings: Ray Lewis’s NFL Journey and Unbreakable Mindset · 1 h 19 min · Episode 36What does it take to rise from abandonment, abuse, and poverty—and become the fiercest linebacker in NFL history? Ray Lewis wasn’t just a force on the football field—he was…
- #35 Gordon Ramsay’s Recipe for Success: From Kitchen Nightmares to Michelin Stars · 1 h 12 min · Episode 35What does it take to go from a turbulent childhood to building a global culinary empire and redefining what it means to lead under pressure? Gordon Ramsay isn’t just a…
- #34 Unbreakable: How Serena Williams Changed Tennis Forever. · 1 h 17 min · Episode 34What does it take to rise from humble beginnings, dominate a global sport, and build a legacy that transcends the game? Serena Williams isn’t just one of the greatest athletes of…
- #33 Tony Hawk’s Mindset: Grinding to Greatness On & Off the Board · 1 h 8 min · Episode 33What does it take to redefine a sport, push the limits of what’s possible, and sustain greatness for decades? Tony Hawk is synonymous with skateboarding—his name transcends the…
- #32 Will Smith: The Pursuit of Greatness · 1 h 21 min · Episode 32What does it take to go from a kid in West Philly to the biggest entertainer on the planet? How do you reinvent yourself time and again while battling the internal fears that…
- #31 Winning the Right Way: Tony Dungy’s Journey of Faith, Family, & Football · 1 h 16 min · Episode 31What does it mean to win not just in sports, but in life? How can staying true to your principles lead to a legacy far beyond trophies and accolades? In Quiet Strength: The…
- #30 Fighting Addiction and Boxing Legends: The Sugar Ray Leonard Story · 1 h 22 min · Episode 30What does it take to rise from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest fighters in boxing history? How does someone navigate fame, family, addiction, and legacy in a…
- #29 Prince: the Mindset of a Musical Genius · 59 min · Episode 29What does it mean to create with true freedom? How does imagination fuel innovation, and how can authenticity shape a legacy? In The Beautiful Ones, Prince offers an intimate and…
- BONUS Episode: Performers meets Mental Training Lab · 54 minThis week, we’re bringing you something a little different! Dr. Duncan Simpson and Dr. Greg Young share a special conversation from their guest appearance on The Mental Training…
- #28 Driven to Win: Michael Jordan’s Path to Greatness · 1 h 10 min · Episode 28What drives someone to become the greatest of all time? How do you sustain excellence through relentless commitment, even when the world is already calling you the best? In…
- #27 Jessica Ennis: Overcoming Hurdles with a Gold Medal Mindset · 1 h 19 min · Episode 27What does it take to rise above adversity, withstand the pressure of being the “Face of the Games,” and achieve greatness on the biggest stage of all? Jessica Ennis-Hill, one of…
- #26 Andrea Pirlo: The Mindset Behind a Footballing Masterclass · 1 h 10 min · Episode 26What does it take to see the game differently, to turn raw talent into artistry, and to navigate the highs and lows of a legendary career? Andrea Pirlo, widely regarded as one…
- #25 Chasing Dreams: Des Linden’s Relentless Pursuit of Marathon Glory · 1 h 13 min · Episode 25What does it take to chase down your dreams in the grueling world of marathon running, where the miles test not only your body but also your mind and spirit? Des Linden, elite…
- #24 The Crucible of the Mind: Ronnie O'Sullivan’s Path to Snooker Greatness · 1 h 17 min · Episode 24What does it take to reach the pinnacle of snooker and stay there, while grappling with the pressures of fame, addiction, and mental health? Ronnie O'Sullivan, one of the…
- #23 The Zen Master’s Playbook: Phil Jackson and the Art of Mindful Leadership · 1 h 26 min · Episode 23What does it take to lead some of the greatest teams in NBA history, managing egos as big as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal, while creating a culture of unity…
- #22 Winning at All Costs: The Mindset that Defined Lance Armstrong · 1 h 29 min · Episode 22Hero or Villain? How do you celebrate a man who defied the odds of cancer while also confronting his role in one of sports’ biggest doping scandals? Lance Armstrong’s journey is…
