Blue Ribbon High Performance with Matt Burke

Blue Ribbon High Performance with Matt Burke

What does leadership look like when the pressure never stops?  This month, I’m joined by Matt Burke, Wallaby great and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee, to discuss performance under scrutiny, leadership evolution and sustaining standards across a long career.

Blue Ribbon High Performance by Chris Webb with Greg Maguire

From leaving school at 15 in Armidale to building a multi-industry empire, Greg Maguire’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. What began in menswear quickly evolved into a relentless pursuit of growth, with Greg launching multiple businesses before transforming regional hospitality.  In 1986, he opened The Powerhouse Tamworth, setting a new benchmark as the first 4-star motel in country NSW. Today, it stands as the only 5-star hotel in Tamworth, a testament to his vision and commitment to excellence. But Greg didn’t stop there. From developing a 5-star boutique hotel in Brisbane, to building a thriving pastoral enterprise spanning over 29,500 acres and running up to 14,000 head of cattle, his impact across industries is unmatched. A leader in every sense, Greg has helped shape the region through roles with Tourism Tamworth, AELEC and TRECC - while building a legacy business now carried forward by his family. He describes himself simply as a “passionate hotelier, not a farmer” - but this episode reveals the mindset, discipline and ambition behind a lifetime of high performance.

Blue Ribbon High Performance by Chris Webb with Sam Wykes

High performance is never just physical.  This month on the podcast, I’m joined by Sam Wykes, former international rugby player and coach, to unpack resilience, accountability and what happens when athletes are forced to redefine who they are beyond the game.  Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Blue Ribbon High Performance by Chris Webb with Jake Douglas & Georgia Pryer

High performance doesn’t exist in isolation.  This joint episode brings together Jake Douglas and Georgia Pryer to discuss collaboration, evidence-based practice and why performance outcomes improve when systems work together as CrossFit athletes.

Blue Ribbon High Performance by Chris Webb with Paul Dooley

Performance isn’t confined to sport.  This month, I’m joined by Paul Dooley, one of Australia’s most respected auctioneers, to explore preparation, adaptability and performing under pressure in real-world, high-stakes environments.