Jake Humphrey Keynote Speaker

Co-host of The High Performance Podcast with 150M+ downloads
Former BBC F1 presenter and BT Sport lead anchor
Co-founder of Whisper Group, leading global production company

Jake Humphrey's Biography

Jake Humphrey is one of the UK’s most trusted and respected voices on performance, leadership, resilience and modern mindset. A broadcaster, author, entrepreneur and host of the popular podcast, ‘High Performance’, Jake has spent more than twenty years working at the highest levels of elite sport and business, shaping conversations around what it truly means to perform at your best.

Jake’s career in media and elite sport started at CBBC, he then went on to become the youngest ever host of Match of the Day, before fronting the BBC’s award-winning Formula 1 coverage, Sports Personality Of The Year and hosting major Olympic Games programming. He led BT Sport’s Premier League and Champions League broadcasts for ten years.

In 2010, Jake co-founded Whisper Group, now one of Europe’s largest production companies. Whisper delivers major global projects across sport, entertainment and branded content, with teams working across the UK and internationally. Jake continues to play a key strategic role in the company’s evolution and long-term growth.

In 2020, Jake launched The High Performance Podcast, which has since become one of the world’s most influential platforms on leadership and mindset. The show has generated over 150 million downloads, consistently tops the charts, and features world-class performers from sport, business, science and culture. High Performance has expanded into a global brand encompassing bestselling books, international live shows, corporate programmes, and a fast-growing suite of digital content reaching millions each week including the production of several other leading podcasts.

Jake is the bestselling author of multiple books, including The Sunday Times Bestseller High Performance: Lessons from the best on becoming your best. Jake’s books explore the character, habits and behaviours that underpin sustainable success and happiness. His next book, Micro-Habits: Tiny Changes that Supercharge High Performance, will be published on 1 January 2026.

Jake is deeply committed to charity and youth development. He is the co-founder of The High Performance Foundation, supporting young people to build mental strength and essential life skills, is Chair of the Norwich Community City Sports Foundation, and alongside his wife Harriet has raised over £2m for Young Lives vs Cancer. Jake is a Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk, recognising his contribution to the region. He is also one of LinkedIn’s original UK Influencers.

A Winning Mindset

How world-class performers think and operate differently.

With his broadcasting experience working alongside elite sports people and the conversations he has had with some of the world’s top performers, Jake reveals the habits and mental frameworks shared by those at the top of their game. He translates those principles into personal and professional success for teams.

Leadership Under Pressure

Staying calm, clear and credible when it matters most.

Drawing from two decades of live broadcasting and business leadership (co-founding Whisper - an award winning production company and High Performance), Jake explores communication, trust and decision-making in high-stakes environments.

Men’s Mental Health & Honest Leadership

Breaking the silence and leading with vulnerability.

A passionate advocate for men’s mental health, Jake shares his personal journey - from the difficulties he had at school and failing his A levels pressures to building emotional resilience and authenticity.

Purpose, Wellbeing & Sustainable Success

Why meaning matters more than metrics.

Jake explores how leaders and teams can balance drive with wellbeing, creating workplaces that are high-performing and human.

He has spent over two decades at the heart of elite sport and broadcasting, hosting major global events and working with world-class performers.
He translates insights from top athletes, leaders and thinkers into practical strategies that help individuals and organisations perform at their best.
He brings entrepreneurial experience as co-founder of Whisper Group and creator of the High Performance brand, now a global platform on mindset and leadership.
He is a compelling speaker who combines storytelling with real-world lessons drawn from conversations with the world’s leading performers.
His insights equip audiences to build resilience, develop winning habits and sustain high performance in demanding environments.