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The Room Where It Happened

The Room Where It Happened

By: High Performance
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Step inside the moments that shaped the world’s biggest brands in The Room Where It Happened, a brand-new podcast hosted by Jake Humphrey.


Each episode sees the guest take us back inside a room and a moment that changed the course of their careers. With unprecedented insight on the pivotal decisions, unexpected turns, and behind-the-scenes moments that propelled companies to global recognition - and the lessons learned along the way from the people who were right in the middle of it all.


The Room Where It Happened is your front-row seat to the conversations that shaped history, offering a rare glimpse into the defining moments of top entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

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High Performance
Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • How Entrepreneurs Win in the Age of TikTok | Thea Green
    Nov 11 2025

    As founder of Nails Inc., Thea Green built one of the UK’s most successful beauty brands by combining creativity with integrity, and knowing when to pivot.


    In this episode, Thea shares the defining moment she decided to close the last nail bar and shift fully to retail, the lessons learned from turning down early acquisition offers, and the challenge of letting go after selling the business to find new purpose. She also reflects on the power of honesty and apologising in leadership, the importance of timing, and why adaptability and empathy are the true foundations of lasting success.


    It’s a story about courage, evolution, and staying true to your values while navigating change at every stage of business.



    Partners:


    IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software

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    Heights 👉 Join Jake in maintaining your energy, with Vitals. Get 20% off with code Room20: https://highpfrmc.com/heights-vitals-au

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    52 mins
  • Jake’s Notebook | How High Performance Began & Why Depth Is the New Currency
    Nov 7 2025

    This week, I open my notebook to share how walking away from TV changed my life — and why ego nearly cost me purpose. I break down what’s really driving the future of podcasting, and the one thing that matters more than audience size: trust.


    Plus, a reminder that who you choose to walk with will define how far you go.

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    22 mins
  • How WHOOP’s 22 Year Old Founder Outsmarted Nike | Will Ahmed
    Nov 4 2025

    As founder and CEO of WHOOP, Will Ahmed turned a college dorm room idea into one of the most influential performance technology companies in the world.


    In this episode, Will shares the leap of faith that started it all, the early rejections that tested his resolve, and the pivotal decision to pivot WHOOP from a hardware company to a subscription model, transforming its future.


    He also reveals how authentic partnerships, a growth mindset, and a relentless focus on mission helped turn setbacks into breakthroughs and build a brand trusted by elite athletes and everyday users alike.


    It’s a story of conviction, adaptation, and the discipline required to build something meaningful from the ground up.


    Partners:


    IFS - award-winning Asset & Service Management software

    👉 Reimagine your operations at: https://highpfrmc.com/ifs-au


    Heights 👉 Join Jake in maintaining your energy, with Vitals. Get 20% off with code Room20: https://highpfrmc.com/heights-vitals-au

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    41 mins
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