The Mindflick Podcast

In this episode, Dr Mark Bawden, Dr Pete Lindsay and Sir Andrew Strauss explore the evolution of psychometrics, from traditional personality profiling to a new approach: performance psychometrics. They unpack why most psychometric tools stop at self-awareness, and why that falls short in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven world. Instead, they introduce a more practical approach focused on turning insi...

In this episode, we’re joined by Manoj Badale, co-founder of Blenheim Chalcot, one of Europe’s most successful venture builders, and lead owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals. From building and scaling high-growth technology businesses to disrupting cricket with a data-driven approach in the IPL, Manoj has worked at the intersection of business, sport and high performanc...

In this bonus episode of The Mindflick Podcast , we bring together six powerful lessons from our first six guests — spanning elite sport, global business, engineering, and ballet. You’ll hear insights from: Dr Mark Bawden on why focusing on strengths — not obsessing over weaknesses — creates the biggest performance gains, and how leaders often overlook what’s already working Joe Root on learning t...

Iain Mackay — former Principal Dancer of the Birmingham Royal Ballet and now Artistic Director of the Royal Ballet School — joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to explore what performance, pressure, and purpose look like in one of the world’s most demanding art forms. From growing up in Glasgow and hiding his ballet lessons to leading one of the most prestigious schools in the world, Iain...

Joe Root — one of England’s greatest ever cricketers and former Test captain — joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to reflect on the mindset, lessons, and leadership behind a remarkable sporting journey. From early setbacks in the Yorkshire academy to becoming England’s all-time leading run-scorer in Tests, Joe’s story is one of adaptability, calm under pressure, and staying true to yours...

Phil Jansen — former CEO of BT and current Chair of WPP — joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to explore the mindset, moments, and lessons that shaped one of Britain’s most respected business leaders. From his early days at Procter & Gamble to leading global companies through transformation and pressure, Phil’s story reveals how leadership evolves — and how perspective keeps it ground...

Gilad Tiefenbrun, CEO of Linn Products, joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to share the turning points that shaped his leadership - from Symbian and the smartphone shift to rebuilding culture and product at Linn. Welcome to The Mindflick Podcast - where we explore the psychology of high performance and the turning points that shape how people think, lead, and grow. Our guest is Gilad Tie...

Welcome to Episode 2 of The Mindflick Podcast , where we explore the psychology of high performance and the turning points that shape how people think, lead, and grow. Our guest is Penny Hughes CBE — one of Britain’s most accomplished business leaders, with a career spanning consumer brands, technology, financial services, and real estate. Penny became the first woman — and youngest ever — to be a...

Dr Mark Bawden, CEO of Mindflick, joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to share the turning points that shaped his career. From London 2012 to leading Mindflick, Mark unpacks leadership, mindset, and how Super Strengths drive world-class performance. ----- Welcome to the first episode of The Mindflick Podcast, where we explore the psychology of high performance and the turning points that...