logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2021
1h 18m

E87 - Alastair Campbell: What I've learn...

High Performance
About this episode

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. 


Alastair has written seventeen books including a Number 1 best-selling analysis of what it takes to win in politics, business and sport, Winners and How They Succeed, and two personal memoirs on depression and the pursuit of happiness. 


His latest, Living Better: How I learned to survive depression, was also a Sunday Times best-seller.


. . . . . . . 


High Performance Live Podcast Tour 2022 - Sign up here - thehighperformancepodcast.com/signup 


Pre-order our audiobook ‘Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best’: https://adbl.co/3xQQSCF 


Get a special signed copy, out Dec 9th: https://bit.ly/3kCqhFp


Pre-order link: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdz


Thank you to our founding partner Lotus Cars. Check them out at lotuscars.com 


Thanks also to GIVEMESPORT - the exclusive sports partner of the High Performance Podcast. To gain further access to editorial and social content from the Podcast click here https://www.givemesport.com/podcast


WARNING - This episode contains some explicit language





See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Up next
Today
Act Now or Miss Your Moment
The greatest regrets in life rarely come from failure, they come from never trying. In this episode, Jake and Damian explore the courage to act, joined by insights from Siya Kolisi, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Fraser, and Lee Child. Together, they reveal why preparation, consistenc ... Show More
22m 25s
Oct 8
How to Spot and Solve Hidden Depression, with Dr Judith Joseph
We often imagine depression as something visible, but what if it doesn’t look like sadness at all? What if it looks like success? If you look successful but feel flat, this episode is for you.Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Judith Joseph calls it high-functioning depression, the ... Show More
21m 22s
Oct 6
Rick Astley's Story: The Trauma That Forced Me On Stage (E373)
At the height of global stardom, Rick Astley made the decision to step away from fame. In this deeply honest conversation, he opens up about the anxiety and fear that came with constant travel, the unhealthy coping mechanisms it triggered, and why leaving the spotlight was the on ... Show More
1h 14m
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2016
053: Relax in a Minute: 10 Steps to Instant Calm (An Excerpt) by Tony Wrighton
Tony has been a presenter on Sky Sports since 2006. He is a regular on Sky Sports News HQ, and also the regular presenter of Golfing World. He hosts a roster of other sports on Sky Sports channels 1-5.Tony is also a personal development author and presenter, known for his work on ... Show More
17m 4s
Mar 2022
207: The Abundance Mindset and Secret to Happiness; David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing
David Meltzer David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! ... Show More
22m 27s
Jun 2023
How To Read His Mind, Spot The Lies, & Avoid Manipulation | Vanessa Van Edwards PT 2
Ladies, if you’re like me then your woman's intuition is something that could use a little help. We try to read people we meet and in meetings, but the truth is we may be misreading a lot of people and missing a lot of potentially great relationships. What if I told you that you ... Show More
1h 3m
Apr 2021
Ep 147. Power Hour with Adrienne Herbert
Join my FREE masterclass: 5 simple steps you can take today to stop future tripping and start living your dream life www.calmer-you.com/masterclassAdrienne Herbert is a personal trainer, Adidas global ambassador, mentor and TEDx international speaker. She has been featured in Wom ... Show More
37m 36s
Jan 2024
Blazing Ambition: the Life of Margaret Cavendish
Born near Colchester, England in 1623, Margaret Cavendish was a writer blazing a trail for women during a time when the world was dominated by men. Her writing ranges from philosophy to poetry, plays and also includes what is now considered to be a proto-science fiction novel, Th ... Show More
54m 34s
Jan 2024
Daniel Goleman on How to Reach the Optimal Mindset
The psychologist, writer and journalist Daniel Goleman is the author the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence and many more popular titles exploring the workings of the mind. His new book, co-authored with fellow psychologist and academic Cary Cherniss, is Optimal: How to Sust ... Show More
32m 59s
Jun 2022
Calling Us In: Season 1 Finale with 10+ Returning Guests
Over the past year, we have learned, challenged and grown together, thanks to our incredible guests who joined us each week. We are honored to have the chance to check back in with a number of them about how they’ve grown, found joy, and what’s in their hearts and minds today. He ... Show More
1h 57m
May 2021
170: Controlling your outcomes by controlling your thoughts - Brian Biro
Brian Biro Brian Biro is one of the foremost motivational and leadership speakers in the United States. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, he has spent the last 21 years delivering over 1,300 presentations around the world. A former vice president of a major transpor ... Show More
36m 39s
May 2023
Want More From Someone? Don't Chase & Do This Instead... | Matthew Hussey
Ladies, we are the boss at creating a story about a person before we even have the first date. This leads us to drama, disappointments and feeling totally blindsided often for situations we could’ve avoided had we done this one thing.Matthew Hussey is masterful in how he delivere ... Show More
12m 29s
Jan 2023
The Most EYE OPENING Speech On What It Takes To FIND & KEEP Real Love! | Lisa Bilyeu
What it takes to find and keep love can involve a lot of pain, heartache, and lessons along the way. There’s no need to prolong the result you want and continue making the same mistakes.Today’s episode is an open, vulnerable and honest conversation about how to love yourself and ... Show More
1h 27m