The Mastering High Performance Podcast

10. From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs (Part 2) - with Aidan McCullen, Award-Winning Innovation and Leadership Expert.

In this episode (part 2) we chat with Innovation and Leadership Expert Aidan McCullen about intuition, positive and negative energy, serendipity, re-invention through the phoenix, and transforming difficult experiences into growth.

9. Finding the Assets in the Ashes (Part 1) - Reinvention with Aidan McCullen, Award-Winning Innovation and Leadership Expert.

In this episode (part 1 of 2 parts) we chat with Innovation and Leadership Expert Aidan McCullen about his journey from professional rugby player with Leinster and Toulouse to his recent Thinkers 50 Leadership Award and everything else in between and beyond.

8. Shooting the Lights Out Beyond Cricket - Pete Johnston (Part 2)

In this second part of our conversation with Pete, we explore the importance of fostering an environment where players are encouraged to pursue excellence both on the cricket field and beyond the sport. Success, as discussed, extends beyond results; it is also measured by the positive influence players have on those around them. We delve into the unique challenges of preparing for high-performance cricket and examine how teams adapt their training, mindset, and preparation to meet the demands of the highly competitive environment.

7. Inside High Performance Cricket with Pete Johnston (Part 1) - From Wolves to Buffalos, and the Importance that Symbolism plays in Irish Cricket Development.

In this episode, we speak with Pete Johnston, Director of the Emerging Players Performance Programme at Cricket Ireland. What does it really take to build a high‑performance team culture that lasts? Pete joins us to share the thinking behind high performance team culture - where leadership is shared, ownership is expected, and closeness is built through values, resilience, symbolism, and a relentless commitment to strive for success every day. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.

6. A Game of Two Halves: High performance couple, Chloe Mustaki & Greg Sloggett

In this episode we sat down with Irish professional footballers, Chloe Mustaki and Greg Sloggett to find out more about what it takes to pursue professional football careers together in England. From grassroots football in Ireland, through League of Ireland, to professional football in England, they provide honest insights into ambition, resilience, discipline, pressure, and the relentless standards needed to sustain performance over time and on a consistent basis. A true high performance couple supporting each other every step of the way.