Avoiding tough conversations might feel easier, but it often holds us back.

In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack why leaning into difficult conversations is essential for growth, connection, and real leadership. With insights from guests like James Vowles, Emily Maitlis, Charles Duhigg, and Joleon Lescott, they reveal how feedback, when delivered and received with clarity and care, can transform relationships.

From reframing criticism to preparing with empathy, they explore practical ways to handle emotional discussions, without defensiveness or blame. Whether it’s shifting from accusation to curiosity or learning to speak with respectful candor, the episode is full of tools you can use right now.

Listen in as Jake and Damian explore how mastering hard conversations can unlock trust, growth, and stronger human connection.

Listen to the episodes mentioned:

Charles Duhigg: https://pod.fo/e/22db6c

Joleon Lescott: https://pod.fo/e/25003c

Les Ferdinand: https://pod.fo/e/2c5bda

Gary Lineker: https://pod.fo/e/12b34c

Emily Maitlis: https://pod.fo/e/19028a

James Vowles: https://pod.fo/e/21794f

Rene Meulensteen: https://pod.fo/e/2bd0c6

What if the thing that makes you extraordinary isn’t something you’re born with, but something you choose?

In this episode, Jason Fox, former Special Forces operator, bestselling author, and host of SAS: Who Dares Wins, shares the habits that helped him move from feeling unremarkable to performing under extreme pressure. Not because he believed he was destined for greatness, but because he learned how to respond when it mattered most.

We explore what it means to stay calm in chaos, how to build resilience when life doesn’t go to plan, and the mindset shift that can turn self-doubt into strength.

Jason talks about identity, trauma, his daughter’s quiet courage, and the power of asking better questions in difficult moments. Questions like:

• What would the best version of me do right now?
• What if I’m more capable than I think?
• What would courage look like here?

This is a conversation about finding your footing when the world tilts, and discovering that the superpower you’re searching for might already be in you.

Listen to the full episode with Jason Fox: https://pod.fo/e/24412f

Here is more information on the studies referenced:

The Batman Effect: Improving Perseverance in Young Children, Published In: Child Development, 2016 Rachel White et al (University of Michigan)

Graeme Lowdon is a seasoned motorsport executive best known for co-founding the Marussia F1 Team.

In this episode, Graeme dives into the heartbeat of Formula One as the ultimate team game. He shares how success isn’t just about speed or strategy, but about having a diverse group of talented individuals united by a common purpose.

Graeme also opens up about the difficult moments that come with the sport, especially handling loss and uncertainty. He talks candidly about the emotional impact when a team member is hurt and the importance of resilience and trust during those times.

This episode offers a rare, honest look at what it takes to build and lead in one of the toughest environments in sport.

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