This episode of the People Performance Podcast features an interview with Endurance Swimmer Lewis Pugh, focusing on the concepts of purpose, mindset, and performance under pressure.

Drawing on his experiences as an extreme endurance swimmer including iconic challenges in the North Pole and Mount Everest, Pugh discusses what it takes to survive and succeed in high-consequence environments.

Key takeaways include:

Mindset for Success: The importance of an "unrelenting pursuit of excellence" and adopting the mentality of a "realistic optimist."
Adaptability and Change: The necessity of quickly adapting to conditions, epitomised by the mantra, "You change or you drown."

The Future: A discussion on major challenges facing future generations, including climate change and societal polarisation, and the vital role of listening in bridging divides.

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Adapt and SURVIVE: Lewis Pugh's Mindset for Performance Under Pressure | 2026 T2 Leadership Retreat Speaker