In this episode, Dr. Jacob Naish and Gary Peters sit down with Paul Ford MBE, one of the most influential figures behind Team GB’s Olympic success over the past decade. A high-performance leader, strategist and culture architect, Paul has spent 15+ years guiding medal-winning performance across four Olympic Games, leading delegations of 850+ athletes and staff and shaping the environments where Britain’s best perform under extreme pressure. Originally trained in exercise physiology, Pau...

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Naish and Gary Peters sit down with Nick Shackleton-Jones — learning innovator, philosopher, and trouble-maker-in-chief — whose career has been dedicated to challenging how we think about work, learning, and culture. From the collapse of corporate conformity to the rise of AI as an “emergent species,” Nick takes us on a thought-provoking journey through philosophy, psychology, and the absurdities of modern business. Drawing on his experience at the BBC, BP, and Del...

In this episode, Gary and Jake chat with Lucy Mills, Founder and Chief Catalyst of Ready Sport Global — a consultancy on a mission to shape a fairer, smarter future for sport. Lucy’s story is a powerful mix of purpose and innovation. From her early days working on FIFA World Cup legacy projects and coaching in Ghana, to leading women’s football at the Right to Dream Group, she’s always been driven by one goal — using sport and technology to make a real difference. The conversation dives into...

In this episode, Gary, Jake and Amelia sit down with David Cosgrave, a leader who has spent over two decades at the heart of elite football with clubs such as Tottenham, Liverpool, Fulham, FC Copenhagen, and Orlando City. From building performance and medical structures at the top level to guiding players through the pressures of UEFA and the Premier League, David brings a rare depth of insight into resilience, identity, and high performance. The conversation ranges from his early life in Dub...

In this episode of the Authentic Resilience Podcast, Gary Peters and Dr Jacob (Jake) Naish sit down with Matt Walker, Head of Performance Services (Academy) at Manchester United, to explore his journey from teaching in the classroom to coaching at one of the world’s biggest football clubs. Matt shares how resilience, authenticity, and personal growth have shaped his path — from leading youth development at Cambridge United to his current role at Manchester United. He opens up about the import...

Join us in a captivating conversation with the legendary Paula Radcliffe MBE, widely regarded as one of the GREATEST female marathon runners in history! 🏃‍♀️ Paula Radcliffe, born in Northwich, Cheshire, has an illustrious career filled with remarkable achievements: 🏆 Three-time winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005) 🗽 Three-time New York Marathon champion (2004, 2007 - just 9 months after having her first child, Raphael! - 2008) 🏅 2002 Chicago Marathon winner 🌍 2005 World Champio...

🎙️ Join us on a very special episode of @Authentic Resilience, where we delve into the extraordinary life of cricket hero Mike Yardy. 🏏💪 Mike Yardy faced tough times with his mental health throughout his career, making his achievements on the cricket field even more special. 🧠🌟 In a candid and very personal discussion, Yardy generously shares his mental health toolkit and opens up about the emotional challenges he grappled with during this time, providing a unique insight into his journey – ...

To many of us, Perry McCarthy is the first Stig from BBC’s top-rated show, Top Gear. 🏎️ However, in the world of international Motor Racing, Perry McCarthy is best known for his speed, humour, determination, opportunism, and deal-making abilities. Perry’s motto is ‘Whatever it takes’. 💪 Perry McCarthy decided at the age of 18 that he wanted to reach the top of the world's most expensive sport. With no racing experience, no cash, and little going for him except a passion for speed, the exub...

Today, we are honoured to host @Sheila Flavell CBE, a trailblazing figure with over three decades of experience in the global technology sector. 🚀 As COO, Sheila has played a pivotal role in @FDM Group’s huge rise to success, including their listing on the FTSE250. 📈 As the President of @Tech UK and a member of the Government’s Digital Skills Council, Sheila's influence also extends far beyond corporate achievements, with a commitment and passion for enhancing diversity in the workplace and...

We are absolutely thrilled to host one of the most successful sports CEO’s in recent times, Paul Barber OBE, Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman, Brighton and Hove Albion FC. In today's podcast, Paul opens up about his extraordinary journey—revisiting his childhood on a North London council estate, recounting the challenges of his parents' separation at the age of 13, and highlighting numerous examples of unwavering determination that propelled him to where he stands today. 🏡 Paul joined th...

Today, we're so proud to introduce our first 🎙️ Authentic Resilience podcast! 🥳 Damian Hughes is an international speaker, best-selling author and catalyst for change in sports, organisational development and change psychology. 📚 With eight translated best-sellers, including The Five Steps to a Winning Mindset and the Sunday Times hit, High Performance, Damian's influence extends as a Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University. 🎧 Damian is also the...

“Surround yourself with good people, you can't do it on your own! You can do incredible things, especially if you’re #determined, #enthusiastic and have a will to win" — Dick Knight 🙏⚽ In this final special pre-launch episode, created in collaboration with Sam Thomas from Different Hats, Gary Peters and Sam share incredible insights from Dick Knight, Life President of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club . Dick always knew Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club would be a big club, ev...

Welcome to the special pre-launch episode of the Authentic Resilience podcast, created in collaboration with our friends at the Different Hats podcast. Authentic Resilience host Gary Peters and Different Hats host Sam Thomas share an incredibly honest conversation embarking on Bruno Saltor's captivating journey from leaving home as a young dreamer to chasing the football dream. Together they explore the personal side, delving into key moments of success and failure that shaped Bruno into th...