Award-winning producer Sunil Patel discusses late-diagnosis ADHD, running a business as a neurodivergent individual, winning a BAFTA, navigating neurodiversity in leadership, diversity in the creative industry, and investing in young entrepreneurs.

This week on The High Performance Podcast, we speak to Sunil Patel, the Co-founder and CEO of Whisper, an award winning production company to Sunil created with High Performance host Jake Humphrey. In this episode Sunil openly shares with us the highs and lows of being obsessed with your work and how this can impact your private life. He also goes into depth on how teamwork is at the heart of every decision he makes, and the importance of treating people with respect no matter what level you are operating at.With almost 300 staff, Whisper has grown organically to a turnover of tens of millions having produced Formula One, International Cricket, The Paralympics and Women’s Euros 2022. They have been named as one of the fastest growing production companies in Europe and Sunil has been named as a top 20 Indie Influencer 2019 by Broadcast Magazine and is a BAFTA-winning producer.

Catherine Bohart chats with Sunil Patel, a witty journalist, Katy Balls, a US politics aficionado, and Professor Sarah, a political expert. They dive into the shifting dynamics of US leadership as Kamala Harris steps into the spotlight. The team humorously unpacks the complexities of her political identity and analyzes Biden's endorsement. They liken the candidate selection process to choosing condiments, making the serious topic accessible. Plus, they explore generational changes in politics, all while keeping the tone light and engaging.

In this episode, journalist Hugo Rifkind navigates the ethical maze of artificial intelligence, discussing the potential for AI to become our overlords. Professor Gina Neff highlights AI's transformative impact on society, raising concerns about job displacement and emotional connections. Comedian Sunil Patel adds a humorous spin, exploring the quirky world of AI romance. Together, they dive into the cultural implications of gendered technology and the intersection of AI and human creativity, making for an insightful and entertaining conversation.

Catherine Bohart, a comedian and columnist, is joined by journalist Sunil Patel, comedy expert Gareth Gwynn, and historian Julia Leikin. They dive into Putin's motivations in Ukraine. The discussion highlights Ukraine's resilience, featuring the unexpected role of comedian-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky. They also analyze historical influences on the conflict and the complexities of Russia's strategic alliances amidst sanctions. With humor and insight, they unpack the tangled dynamics of modern warfare and politics.