The Performance Mindset Podcast
The Performance Mindset Podcast explores the psychology of high performance. Hosted by Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay, co-founders of Mindflick, it examines mindset shifts, leadership, and the personal turning points that change everything. Each episode digs into what it really takes to think, lead, and perform at your best. Blending bold insights with real stories, it brings performance psychology to life in a practical, human way.
Episodes
Dr Mark Bawden: What is a Performance Psychometric?
In this episode, Dr Mark Bawden, Dr Pete Lindsay and Sir Andrew Strauss explore the evolution of psychometrics, from traditional personality profiling to a new approach: performance psychometrics.They unpack why most psychometric tools stop at self-awareness, and why that falls short in today’s fast-moving, AI-driven world.Instead, they introduce a more practical approach focused on turning insigh
Manoj Badale: Why You are the Company You Keep
In this episode, we’re joined by Manoj Badale, co-founder of Blenheim Chalcot, one of Europe’s most successful venture builders, and lead owner of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals.From building and scaling high-growth technology businesses to disrupting cricket with a data-driven approach in the IPL, Manoj has worked at the intersection of business, sport and high performance
Angelie Moledina: What 30 years on the trading floor taught me about mindset
The best traders aren't the biggest risk-takers - they're the most disciplined. In this episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr. Pete Lindsay sit down with Angelie Moledina, who spent 30 years trading financial markets at banks and a hedge fund before taking on a very different challenge as Chief Impact and Operations Officer at the Sustainable Markets Initiative, Kin
Iain Mackay: Leading The Royal Ballet School
Iain Mackay — former Principal Dancer of the Birmingham Royal Ballet and now Artistic Director of the Royal Ballet School — joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to explore what performance, pressure, and purpose look like in one of the world’s most demanding art forms.From growing up in Glasgow and hiding his ballet lessons to leading one of the most prestigious schools in the world, Iain’
Joe Root: The Mindset Behind One of England Cricket’s All-Time Greats
Joe Root — one of England’s greatest ever cricketers and former Test captain — joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to reflect on the mindset, lessons, and leadership behind a remarkable sporting journey.From early setbacks in the Yorkshire academy to becoming England’s all-time leading run-scorer in Tests, Joe’s story is one of adaptability, calm under pressure, and staying true to yourse
Phil Jansen: “What Leading BT & WPP Taught Me About Pressure, People, and Perspective”
Phil Jansen — former CEO of BT and current Chair of WPP — joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to explore the mindset, moments, and lessons that shaped one of Britain’s most respected business leaders.From his early days at Procter & Gamble to leading global companies through transformation and pressure, Phil’s story reveals how leadership evolves — and how perspective keeps it grounde
Linn Products CEO: Gilad Tiefenbrun on Innovation, Culture, and Building World-Class Audio
Gilad Tiefenbrun, CEO of Linn Products, joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to share the turning points that shaped his leadership - from Symbian and the smartphone shift to rebuilding culture and product at Linn.Welcome to The Mindflick Podcast - where we explore the psychology of high performance and the turning points that shape how people think, lead, and grow.Our guest is Gilad Tiefe
Penny Hughes CBE on Scaling Global Brands, Balancing Risk & Leading Through Change
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Mindflick Podcast, where we explore the psychology of high performance and the turning points that shape how people think, lead, and grow.Our guest is Penny Hughes CBE — one of Britain’s most accomplished business leaders, with a career spanning consumer brands, technology, financial services, and real estate.Penny became the first woman — and youngest ever — to be appo
Mindflick CEO: Dr Mark Bawden on Leadership, Super-Strengths, and Lessons in High Performance
Dr Mark Bawden, CEO of Mindflick, joins Sir Andrew Strauss and Dr Pete Lindsay to share the turning points that shaped his career. From London 2012 to leading Mindflick, Mark unpacks leadership, mindset, and how Super Strengths drive world-class performance.-----Welcome to the first episode of The Mindflick Podcast, where we explore the psychology of high performance and the turning points that sh
What The Best Do Differently: 6 Lessons from Series 1 of The Mindflick Podcast
In this bonus episode of The Mindflick Podcast, we bring together six powerful lessons from our first six guests — spanning elite sport, global business, engineering, and ballet.You’ll hear insights from:Dr Mark Bawden on why focusing on strengths — not obsessing over weaknesses — creates the biggest performance gains, and how leaders often overlook what’s already workingJoe Root on learning to li
