Jake Humphrey is one of the UK’s most respected voices on high performance, leadership and resilience. Best known as the host of The High Performance Podcast and former lead presenter for BBC’s Formula 1 coverage and BT Sport’s Premier League and Champions League broadcasts, Jake has spent his career surrounded by elite performers at the very top of their game.
Drawing on two decades in live broadcasting, Jake shares powerful lessons from world-class athletes, coaches, entrepreneurs and leaders, showing audiences how to apply those same principles to business and life. His conversations with icons from sport, business and entertainment have helped millions unlock their potential and develop the mindset needed to thrive under pressure. Jake has co-authored a number of books with his High Performance Podcast co-host, Damian Hughes. Co-authored titles include The Sunday Times Bestseller High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best, How to Change Your Life: Five Steps to Achieving High Performance, and their most recent 2026 title, Micro-Habits: Tiny Changes That Supercharge High Performance.
As co-founder of Whisper, one of the UK’s most successful broadcast production companies, Jake has built and led high-performing teams in a competitive industry. His first-hand experience of leadership, culture and growth underpins every talk, giving audiences practical, actionable strategies for achieving excellence.
Jake’s keynote sessions are renowned for their energy, authenticity and lasting impact. He speaks on topics including high-performance culture, resilient leadership, mindset transformation and unlocking potential. Whether addressing global corporations like Aviva, PwC and PepsiCo or inspiring leaders at industry events, Jake equips his audiences with the tools to perform at their best – every day.
The High-Performance Speakers Agency is the UK’s leading bureau for teamwork, leadership, and marginal gains speakers. We hire speakers for corporate conferences and events across the world and cater to both in-person occasions and online webinars. Our roster includes sportspeople, business leaders, adventurers and more, to ensure audiences of all industries receive tailored, impactful advice on optimised performance.