Authentic Resilience, powered by ICP Search

In this episode, Dr. Jacob Naish and Gary Peters sit down with Dean Curtis , an incredible leader whose story is as honest, human and impactful as they come. Dean is Chief Executive Officer at LexisNexis Risk Solutions , a division of RELX , one of the UK’s top FTSE 10 companies. He's a seasoned business leader with a proven track record of building high-performing, inclusive teams and is com...

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...

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, psych...

A recognised leader in global sport innovation, Lucy has spent over 20 years driving change, from the grassroots in Ghana to the boardrooms of FC Barcelona . At READY, Lucy’s guiding some of the most ambitious federations, leagues, and investors on how to adopt technology responsibly, blending innovation with inclusion. Her Women’s Sport 2035 Vision is already inspiring a new generation of leaders...

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 i...

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 deve...

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...

🎙️ 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 em...

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 spor...

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 bey...

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 nu...

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...

“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 & Ho...

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...