Co-Hosts of the ‘High Performance’ Podcast, Bestselling Authors of ‘High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best’ & High-Performance Keynote Speakers
Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes’s Biography:
Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes are among the world’s most sought-after keynote speaker partnerships, combining elite broadcasting expertise with cutting-edge performance psychology to help organisations unlock sustained success. Best known as the co-hosts of the hugely successful ‘High Performance Podcast’, they have interviewed some of the world’s most accomplished leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs and innovators to uncover the habits and mindsets behind exceptional achievement. Together they have translated these insights into bestselling books that provide practical strategies for personal and professional growth, making them a compelling choice for organisations seeking inspiring, evidence-based keynote speakers.
Jake began his broadcasting career as a presenter on CBBC before joining BBC Sport, where he became one of Britain’s best-known sports broadcasters, presenting ‘Football Focus’, ‘Final Score’ and coverage of major sporting events. He later fronted the BBC’s Formula 1 coverage before becoming the lead presenter for BT Sport’s Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League broadcasts. His contribution to broadcasting has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law from the University of East Anglia, his appointment as a Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk by Her Majesty the Queen and recognition as one of LinkedIn’s first Influencers. Damian founded Liquid Thinking and established himself as one of the UK’s leading experts on organisational psychology and change. He became Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change at Manchester Metropolitan University while also advising elite sporting organisations including the Scottish Rugby Union and the Canberra Raiders. His expertise has been shaped by years of helping leaders and teams build resilience, embrace change and deliver sustained high performance.
Together, Jake and Damian have built an influential platform through the ‘High Performance Podcast’, one of the UK’s leading business and performance podcasts. Their conversations with world-class performers have inspired millions by revealing the behaviours that underpin excellence. They have expanded these lessons through a series of bestselling books including ‘High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best’, ‘High Performance: The Daily Journal. 365 Ways to Become Your Best’, ‘How to Change Your Life: Five Steps to Achieving High Performance’, ‘Game Plan: Level Up Your Mindset. Own Your Future’ and ‘Micro Habits: Tiny Changes That Supercharge High Performance’. Damian has also authored acclaimed titles including ‘The Winning Mindset’, ‘How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson’, ‘Liquid Leadership’ and ‘Liquid Thinking’, while his biography ‘Peerless’ received a William Hill Sports Book of the Year nomination.
Why Hire Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes?
Jake and Damian are hired as keynote speakers because they combine compelling storytelling with practical, research-led strategies that audiences can immediately apply. Drawing on Jake’s experience interviewing sporting icons and Damian’s expertise in leadership psychology and organisational change, they deliver engaging presentations that inspire resilience, improve leadership, strengthen culture and help individuals and teams achieve consistently high performance. Their unique blend of real-world experience, academic insight and unforgettable stories ensures audiences leave motivated, equipped and ready to perform at their very best.
Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes’s remarkable career:
- 2026 – Co-Authored “Game Plan: Level Up Your Mindset. Own Your Future”
- 2026 – Co-Authored “Micro-Habits: Tiny Changes That Supercharge High Performance”
- 2025 – Co-Authored “How to Change Your Life: Five Steps to Achieving High Performance”
- 2022 – Co-Authored “High Performance: The Daily Journal. 365 Ways to Become Your Best”
- 2021 – Co-Authored “High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best”
- 2019 – Co-Hosts of The High Performance Podcast
Videos
Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes’s Official Keynote Speaking Videos & Showreel:
Testimonials
“Extraordinary and empowering” – Dame Laura Kenny
“Full of tough love and practical wisdom” – Bear Grylls
“Packed with wisdom” – Gareth Southgate
“Transformative” – Eddie Howe, Manager, Newcastle United FC
“Extraordinary” – Kevin Sinfield, Author, The Extra Mile
“Inspiring” – Roxie Narfousi, Author, Manifest
Speaking Topics
Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Leadership & Team Development
- Culture & Performance
- High-Performance Culture
- Winning Mindset
- Lessons in Transformation
- Microhabits for Life & Work
How Much Does Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes?
Jake Humphrey & Damian Hughes’s speaking fees typically reflect their exceptional career and international demand. Engagements vary depending on location, format, and duration; keynote appearances, conferences, and international events may command higher fees due to travel and preparation requirements.
