Inside the Mind of Champions

Inside the Mind of Champions

Author: Jeremy Snape Language: English Episodes: 100
What does it actually take to perform at the very highest level? That’s the question driving Inside the Mind of Champions, hosted by former England cricketer Jeremy Snape. For a decade, Jeremy has been on a global quest to decode the psychology of success, moving far beyond the cricket pitch. His conversations aren’t just with legendary athletes and coaches; he sits down with neuroscientists, special forces operatives, top-tier business leaders, and performing artists to find the common threads in their mental frameworks. Each episode of this podcast feels like a privileged access pass, where you’ll hear firsthand accounts of pressure, resilience, and the subtle thought patterns that separate the good from the truly great. You won’t just get inspirational stories-you’ll get tangible insights into decision-making, leadership under stress, and cultivating a mindset that thrives on challenge. Whether you’re an entrepreneur facing a critical pitch, a manager building a team, or simply curious about the inner workings of excellence, this series translates the principles of championship thinking into something you can apply. Jeremy’s unique background as both an international sportsman and a performance consultant allows him to ask the nuanced questions that reveal how these exceptional individuals consistently win, create, and lead. Tune in for a deep, practical exploration of what happens behind the scenes of remarkable achievement.
Episodes
Micro-lesson #32: Tips for Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:15
Today’s micro-lesson delves into how to get the best engagement and impact from our team meetings, featuring some tangible insights from the expert Tammy Erickson. She is an Adjunct Professor, Organisational Behaviour, a…
Mastermind: Detective Chief Inspector Ash Farrington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:40
Ash Farrington spent thirty years in policing, retiring as a Detective Chief Inspector. He achieved national accreditations as a hostage negotiator, Senior Investigating Officer and Public Safety and Public Order command…
Mastermind: Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:07
Lieutenant Colonel Langley Sharp MBE was head of the Centre for Army Leadership, part of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and is responsible for championing leadership excellence across the British Army. Having grad…
Micro-lesson #31: Psychology of Setbacks with Tanmay Bakshi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:21
In today’s micro-lesson, find out how elite performers get comfortable with failure, and what you can do to give your best shot. This insight comes from Tanmay Bakshi, an IBM Advisory Software Engineer, Google Developer…
Mastermind: Andy Bounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:18
Put simply, Andy Bounds helps companies communicate better. He is a keynote speaker, award-winning consultant and best-selling author. After having spent over 20 years studying what the world’s best salespeople do, Andy…
Micro-lesson #30: Hiring For Space Missions with Professor Gro Sandal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:19
Professor Gro Sandal, the Department of Psychosocial Sciences at the University of Bergen, Norway, shares some fascinating insights into how the American and Russian space missions recruited their team. It’s testament to…
Mastermind: Rahaf Harfoush [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:26
There is no doubt that we are becoming increasingly reliant on technology in our work and social lives but we need to make sure it’s ethical and healthy. Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and New Yo…
Micro-lesson #29: Reflecting on Great Coaches with Risa Steinberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
Today we explore how the best coaches are both inspiring and practical. Find out from Risa Steinberg, the Associate Director of Dance at The Juilliard School in New York, as she shares what she has learnt from having a 3…
Mastermind: Ade Adepitan MBE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:43
Ade Adepitan was born in Lagos, Nigeria. As an infant, he contracted polio, resulting in damage to his legs that meant he needed calipers to walk. At the age of three, he moved with his family to the UK, where he grew up…
Micro-lesson #28: Recovery Routines with Frank Lampard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:32
Former Chelsea F.C. legend and current Premier League Soccer Manager, Frank Lampard, shares how mental and physical recovery was key to the longevity of his successful career. Tune in to learn how you can create boundari…