Episode 2: Darren Harris, Paralympian and Performance Expert

What does it take to turn adversity into advantage, perform under pressure and keep moving forward when the path you planned suddenly changes?

In Episode 2 of the Henigan Performance Playbook, we sit down with Darren Harris, two-time Paralympian, psychologist and performance expert. Darren Harris represented Great Britain in both blind football and judo and became England’s most-capped blind footballer.

Darren shares his extraordinary journey through elite sport and the lessons it has taught him about resilience, adaptability, decision-making and high performance. He explores how adversity can become an advantage, what happens to our abilities when the pressure is on, and how we can recover when things don't go to plan.

Whether you're a business leader, aspiring manager, athlete or simply interested in performing at your best, this episode offers powerful lessons from elite sport that can be applied to business and everyday life.

Topics covered:
Turning adversity into advantage
Performing and making decisions under pressure
Resilience and adaptability
Recovering when things don't go to plan
Lessons from elite sport for business and life

🎧 Listen now and discover how changing the way you respond to adversity can change what you're capable of achieving.

Episode 1: Lenz Balan, President of the London Lions

What does it take to build a high-performing team, create a winning culture and lead under pressure?

In the debut episode of the Henigan Performance Playbook, we sit down with Lenz Balan, President of the London Lions, one of the UK's leading professional basketball organisations.

Lenz shares his insights on leadership, resilience, team dynamics and the mindset required to achieve sustained success. Drawing on his experience at the helm of the London Lions, he discusses the challenges and opportunities of growing a professional sports organisation while maintaining a culture of excellence.

Whether you're a business leader, aspiring manager or simply passionate about performance, this episode offers valuable lessons from the world of elite sport that can be applied far beyond the basketball court.

Topics covered:

Building high-performance cultures
Leadership under pressure
Developing and motivating teams
Resilience and adaptability
Lessons from professional sport for business leaders

🎧 Listen now and discover what great teams can teach us about achieving extraordinary results.

What can business leaders learn from elite athletes, coaches and high performers?

Host Steve Henigan introduces The Henigan Performance Playbook, a new podcast exploring the habits, mindsets and lessons behind exceptional performance.

Through conversations with athletes, coaches, leaders and experts, Steve uncovers practical insights that listeners can apply to their own work, leadership and lives.

Subscribe now and discover the playbooks behind high performance.