Better Under Pressure Podcast
1) Joti Balani - The Pressure of Reinvention
I love this episode because, in addition to discussing pressure, difficult deals, and making no money for two years, we also explore what happens when you decide to trust the universe and how to navig...Show More
2) Petra Velzeboer - Bet On Yourself
When I ask most guests on Better Under Pressure when they first experienced pressure, they normally say it was from either parents or school in exams or on sports day, but when you’re born into a noto...Show More
3) Alice Dyson - “Expect To Navigate A Yes”
Working out the things that don’t count so much in your day or your week can be tricky. It’s very easy to fall into the trap that everything is a priority. In Alice Dyson’s case – as CEO and founder o...Show More
4) Claire Danson - The pressure of "What's Next?” - Turning Life's Corners into New Directions
This episode of BUP is special: In the summer of 2019 Claire Danson, European Triathlon Champion collided with a tractor while she was out training, her future instantly transformed from professional ...Show More
5) Richard Medcalf - Choose how your Past ignites your Present
How was Richard’s relationship with business pressure shaped by his relationship with his mentally and physically disabled sister. What can we learn from that kind of family tie? Richard Medcalf foun...Show More
6) #56 - Rosie Wild - Get Excited by Things You’ll Probably Fail At
Today’s episode is a fascinating conversation with a remarkable woman: Major Rosie Wild. Rosie is a British Army Officer and Professional Athlete who, following major injuries and a knee operation, we...Show More
7) #55 - Dr Mindy Lane - Walking Into the Unknown
Today I’m talking to Dr. Mindy Lane, a sub-specialist surgeon in the United States with 25 years of experience. Her understanding of how to thrive under high-stakes pressure in the operating room has ...Show More
8) #54 - John Amaechi - What’s core to Sustainable High Performance?
Today I’m talking to Professor John Amaechi CBE, an organisational psychologist and founder of APS Intelligence, where he is the Leadership Transformation expert. His book, The Promises of Giants, wa...Show More
9) #53 - Rupal Patel - Be Willing To Be Surprised?
Today I’m speaking with Rupal Patel, a woman who has had an unconventional career, as suggested by the title of her best-selling book, From CIA to CEO.As a CIA analyst and field agent, she advised fou...Show More
10) #52 - Alina Addison - What if it’s good?
Today I’m talking to Alina Addison, ex-accountant, ex-investment banker, executive coach, and now author. Alina left Romania as a young adult. Soon afterwards, she went into accountancy with PwC befor...Show More