Accelerating Excellence

On todays podcast we have João Macedo. João was one of the first to surf the monstrous waves at Nazaré — a true pioneer in big wave riding. He's faced walls of water the size of eight-storey buildings at spots like Mavericks and Nazaré, with no rope, no safety net, and only seconds to survive if anything goes wrong.  His life is built around timing, feel, and flow — the same principles that drive...

Today on Accelerating Excellence, we welcome James Hillier.   One of the most precise, fearless road racers alive, with 70 plus starts, multiple podiums, victories and speeds exceeding 206mph on public roads barely wider than a car, James isn't chasing adrenaline — he's mastering control at the terminal edge of chaos. From conquering the TT to tackling the Dakar Rally, this episode dives into his...

On today's podcast we have Rahul Moodgal.   Rahul is one of the most respected investor relations professionals in finance — an absolute rocket. As a Partner at TCI, he claimed the crown for raising the most amount of capital in the shortest period of time — $20 billion dollars in just three and a half years. He also led the largest country fund launch — $1 billion for India Fund TCI New Horizon —...

On today's podcast we have Ben Ryan.   Ben is the most successful men's rugby sevens coach in history. He's the only coach to have won Continental, World, and Olympic titles, and has been working at the pinnacle of international sport for over two decades and counting. His transformative leadership turned the Fiji Rugby Sevens team into a global powerhouse. Under his guidance, they went on to win...

On today's podcast we have Mark Warburton.   We explore how Mark went from getting up at 4:32 for 20-odd years, to be at his trading desk for 5:45, then dealing $1.5-2B a day in foreign exchange deals, getting home at 7pm and taking calls through the night from New York, to winning championships at Brentford and Rangers - two phenomenal football clubs. Mark's story is as inspiring as it is unconve...

On today's podcast we have Ben Askren.   Ben is legend in the world of combat sports. A two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion, an undefeated 87-match streak holder, Ben redefined dominance on the mat before conquering the MMA world as a Bellator and ONE Championship welterweight champion. Known as 'Funky' for his unorthodox style, he's one of the most decorated grapplers in history, with an...

Today on Accelerating Excellence we have Alex Waller.   Waller is one of the most dependable and accomplished players in English rugby. A loyal servant to Northampton Saints. A one club man and a product of their academy. Amassing over 350 appearances a testament to his durability, consistency, and dedication to the game.   Alex's journey from a young prospect to one of the most respected props in...

On today's episode we have Greg Newman.   Greg is the Group Chief Executive of Onyx Capital Group - the world's number one liquidity provider in oil derivatives trading. Greg was the second super-trader I hired at Mandara Capital and it's been simply wonderful to be their firsthand and see his journey from lost graduate, to elite leader in one of the most competitive industries on the planet. Aged...

On todays episode we have Anita Nall-Richenssons. Anita is an American former Olympic champion, and world record-holder. She first made waves on the global stage as a teenager, when she set a world record in the 100-meter breaststroke at just 15 years old. She went on to clinch three medals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, including a gold in the 4x100-meter medley relay. a silver medal in the wome...

Today on accelerating excellence, we have Laura Weightman. Laura is a British middle-distance sensation who captured hearts and headlines worldwide. She is truly elite in every sense of the word. Born and raised in Northumberland, Laura's journey from a young talent to an Team GB Olympian is nothing short of extraordinary.  Laura has represented Great Britain in the 1500m at both the London 2012,...

On todays podcast we have Keith D'Amelio. Keith is a visionary in the world of sports performance, a man whose expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes. His career spans roles with professional sports teams, including the NBA's Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors and Stanford University. His journey from a passionate student of athletic training to director of athlete perfor...

On todays Podcast we have Shane McGuigan.   Shane is a British and Irish boxing coach. The son of former World champion Barry Mcguigan. Barry had 19 million people tuned in on the BBC to watch him win his world title in 1985. Shane himself was a three time national amateur champion. Who decided his sweet spot was coaching. Since that decision he has taken 9 fighters to world champion status. Inclu...

On todays episode we have Shona McCallin.   Shona is a former International Field Hockey player, playing as a midfielder for England and Great Britain. She's also the co-founder of the Ten Percent Club, a wellness supplement company. Shona won an Olympic gold medal in the 2016 Summer Games, and she's a key part of the 292 Performance Team that provides one to one support for some of the worlds mos...

On today's podcast, we have Dame Katherine Grainger. Katherine is a former Scottish rower and the current chair of UK sports. She's competed at a record five Olympic games. She won an incredible gold medal race in the London 2012 Olympic Games, and she's a four time Olympic silver medalist and six time world champion at the London Olympics in 2012. Katherine and her incredible teammate Anna Watkin...

On todays episide we have Brett Kelly. Brett Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Kelly+Partners. Brett founded Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants in 2006 and, over 16 years, has grown the business to become the private business specialist accounting network, one of the largest firm in Australia. Kelly+Partners has 75 equity Partners, employs over 400 team members and assists 14,000 Private Business...

On today's episode we have Dr Ben Rosenblatt.   Ben famously led physical performance for the England men's football team. He has coached athletes to compete and medal at every Olympics since 2004. Ben was a key member of the GB hockey coaching team that won that famous gold out in Rio.    Ben is also the founder of 292 Performance, a team of high performing coaches that provide individual support...

On today's podcast we have Danny Kerry.   Danny Kerry is a multiple Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth medal-winning coach and performance director. He famously led team GB women to a penalty shoot out gold medal win in the Rio olympic final.    Danny has over 18 years coaching, and 5 olympic cycles in leadership experience. He is one of the most sought after advisors in sport when it comes...

On today's episode, we have Keith Breslauer.   Keith is managing director and senior partner at private equity firm, Patron Capital. He founded Patron Capital in 1999, who manage approximately €4.5B.   Keith holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, Chicago Booth, and a Bachelor of Science from the New York University School of Business. Keith began his career at Lehman Brothers, where he worke...

On today's podcast we have Matt Watkinson.   Matt is the author of three fantastic books, Mastering Uncertainty, the ten principles behind great customer experiences and the grid. He's a CEO at the digital agency Methodical and a venture partner at VC fund Tiller Partners, both based in LA. Matt has dedicated his career so far to helping organisations create great products and services that make p...

On today's podcast we have Csaba Konkoly.   Csaba is the co -founder and president of Hum Capital, an innovative funding platform that leverages AI to connect great companies with the right capital. Born in Hungary, Csaba's   investing career has amassed a global network. Csaba's   lived and worked in Budapest, Moscow, Geneva, London, New York, Miami, Singapore and Los Angeles, where he currently...

On today's podcast, we have Joe De Sena.   Joe is the CEO and founder of Spartan Race. Spartan hosts over 400 races in 60 countries with over 1 million participants every year. He's also a New York Times bestselling author of Spartan Up, Spartan Fit, and the Spartan Way. Joe grew up in Queens, New York, a working class kid in a mafia neighbourhood.    He had a successful career on Wall street as a...

On today's episode, we have Dr. Duncan French.   Duncan is the Vice President of performance for the UFC. He's an absolute titan in the world of sports science and performance enhancement and a man whose remarkable career reads like an adventure novel of achievement and innovation.    Duncan is an internationally recognised expert in sports science, strength and conditioning and high performance c...

James reflects on his conversation with Dr. John Demartini and discusses what it takes to truly access your potential. Part two of two.

James reflects on his conversation with Dr. John Demartini and discusses what it takes to truly access your potential. Part one of two.

On today's episode we have Dr. John Demartini.    John has a doctorate in human behaviour. He's delved deep into diverse fields, including psychology, philosophy, economics and theology. As a researcher, his contributions have been prolific to the fields of behavioural psychology and human potential, and have earned him international recognition.    A celebrated author, Dr. Demartini has penned nu...