Anthony Bryan, at the age of 6 was told he would never be active again. Years later, he became a World Champion runner at The Cerebral Palsy World Games and a Marathon World Record Holder.Anthony's story isn't simply about over coming adversity. It is about belief, potential and what happens when you stop accepting the limits that others try to impose on you - and start asking yourself, 'how much further can I push myself.'This is an incredible discussion about what we are all capable of when we are willing to live outside our comfort zone.
What happens when you reach the top of English football - and then everything changes?Matt Jarvis, former England International, West Ham and Wolves winger, joins Exceed High Performance to reflect on his journey from the bottom to the Premier League and then to representing his country. Matt talks about the standards required to perform at the highest level, and the painful reality of long-term injury setbacks.We explore pressure, identity, resilience and what it takes to stay committed when everything you've built is taken away. A powerful conversation and performance, perspective and finding purpose beyond the game.#englishfootball #football #premierleague #resilience #performance mindset.
What does it really take to create high performing teams?In this episode, of the Exceed High Performance Podcast, performance psychologist Dr Tom Bates and Emma Lawson are joined by former Spain International, and FC Barcelona Femeni captain - Vicky Losada.Drawing on a wide range of experiences from Barcelona, to Manchester City, and more recently Bristol City, Vicky shares how accountability, trust and a shared purpose helped transform Barcelona 'Femeni' squad from an emerging team into championship winners. Together, we explore the psychology behind high-performing teams, the importance of culture over individual talent, and why sustained success comes from building aligned purpose and standards. Whether you lead a team in sport, business, or beyond, the principles discussed in this episode, extend far beyond the pitch!
In this episode of the Exceed High Performance Podcast, I sit down with Paralympian and British record holder Brice Dee, to explore the mindset behind elite performance. Bruce reflects on his journey to Paris Olympics, the importance of self belief, and why trusting the process is more important than chasing outcomes. A thoughtful conversation on what it takes to performance at your best and why. In Bruce's words 'the only thing stopping me is me.'
Elite performance begins long before the moment itself. When we caught up with British Champion Lauren Cox at the GB Aquatics Championships, we discussed:The importance of visualisation beforehand.The inner dialogue under pressure.The discipline to keep showing up.And the ability to turn setbacks into motivation.Lauren reflects openly on missing out on the Olympics, and how that experience ultimately became part of what shaped her. Lauren also speaks about the importance of rehearsing performance mentally, to the point where, by the time she races, it feels like she's already been there before. Not because confidence simply appears. But because belief is built through preparation.