David Coulthard is a 13-time Grand Prix winner and former F1 driver for Williams, McLaren, and Red Bull. Known for his sharp insights and calm exterior, he’s lived through some of the sport’s most intense moments, on and off the track.

In this episode, David opens up about that life-altering day before the Spanish Grand Prix, walking away from wreckage, losing two pilots, and the brutal clarity that followed. He speaks candidly about how that moment stripped away the noise, made him less needy, and more certain about what he wanted from life and racing.

He also shares what it was really like inside McLaren, a team where decisions were fast and pressure was high. He explains how that no-nonsense culture shaped the way he thinks and works.

This episode dives into what it takes to survive in F1, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

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James Milner is set to feature in his 24th different Premier League season and has the chance to break the appearance record. In this conversation, he reveals what it really takes to stay at the top.

From his decision to not drink alcohol, to the pain of being left out of finals, James shares the mindset and standards that have shaped his legendary career. He explains how he earned the respect of the biggest names in the game, and how he helped build winning cultures at Liverpool and Manchester City.

This is a conversation about more than trophies. James talks about the hard work, personal values, and staying true to yourself, even when it cost him. You’ll hear how James dealt with rejection, how he handled dressing room politics, and why being low-maintenance sometimes worked against him. You’ll also discover how a quiet word in an ice bath can shift a young player’s mindset and why every team needs leaders who hold the line when nobody’s watching.

Whether you lead a team or want to raise your own standards, this episode will show you what lasting excellence really looks like.

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We make thousands of decisions every day, but under pressure, those choices become harder, and more important.

When I first came across Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton’s story, what struck me wasn’t just what she’s achieved, it’s how she thinks under pressure.

In this episode, I unpack a habit I took from her years on the frontline of the fire service, one that has helped her make life-or-death decisions and one we can all use in our everyday lives. It’s a habit built not on instinct or speed, but on clarity.

Sabrina taught me that when we freeze under pressure, it’s rarely because we don’t care, it’s because we care so much, we don’t want to get it wrong.

Whether you’re managing a team, making a personal change, or just trying to feel less overwhelmed in high-stakes situations, this conversation will help you understand how to make better choices under pressure, and why the smartest leaders aren’t the fastest, they’re the most prepared.

We explore:

• How fear disrupts our thinking
• Why we freeze in critical moments
• The power of the pause
• A decision-making tool you can use today
• What it means to lead with clarity, not just speed

This one’s for anyone facing the hard calls, and wanting to meet them with confidence.

Here is more information on the studies referenced:

1. Stress and cognitive flexibility: The role of the prefrontal cortex, (Arnsten, A.F.T 2009)
2. Decision Fatigue Exhausts Self-Regulatory Resources, (Baumeister, R.F., Vohs, K.D., et al 1998)
3. Stress Promotes Habit-Based Behavior (Schwabe, L., Wolf, O.T, 2009)
4. The Timing of Stress and Decision-Making (Pabst, S., Brand, M., Wolf, O.T, 2013)

Listen to the full episode with Sabrina Cohen-Hatton: https://pod.fo/e/18cd7c