Jake Humphrey is best known as the co-founder of Whisper, a fast-growing broadcast production company and as co-creator and host of The High Performance Podcast, a Sunday Times bestselling brand exploring excellence and resilience. His background in sports broadcasting, including hosting live Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Olympic coverage, gives him unique insight into high-performance cultures and makes him a sought-after keynote speaker on mindset, leadership, resilience and peak performance.
Jake began his broadcasting career at CBBC in 2001, later hosting Sportsround and covering major tournaments such as the 2006 Commonwealth Games, the World Cup and the Cricket World Cup. He joined BBC Sport in 2006, presenting shows like Football Focus and Final Score, and became the youngest ever host of Match of the Day. He rose to national prominence as the face of BBC’s Formula 1 coverage from 2009 to 2012 and anchored coverage for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, the 2012 London Olympics and UEFA Euro 2012.
Today, Jake leads Whisper, delivering innovative live and unscripted content across platforms. He also hosts The High Performance Podcast, which he co-created in 2020. The series extends into live events, books and corporate engagements and has gained wide attention for its insights into performance and leadership. He is also an investor and consultant for brands such as Coral Eyewear, Mission and SkiYodl.
Jake serves as Chairman of the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation, Vice President of Young Lives vs Cancer and in 2020 was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk by the Queen. His books include The Inside Track in 2012, High Performance Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best, How to Change Your Life and The Daily Journal: 365 Ways to Become Your Best.
Jake is regularly booked for his ability to translate lessons from elite sport into business leadership frameworks. He speaks on high performance, leadership, mindset transformation, purpose-driven culture and resilience. His client list includes Aviva, PepsiCo UK & Ireland, Metropolis Group, PwC and EY, and his presentations are praised for their professionalism and inspirational impact.
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Books
High Performance: The Daily Journal: 365 Ways to Become Your Best (2022)
High Performance: Lessons From the Best on Becoming Your Best (2021)
The Inside Track: Paddocks, Pit Stops and Tales of My Life in the Fast Lane (2012)
- 2020 – Appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk by Her Majesty the Queen
- 2020 – Named one of LinkedIn’s first Influencers
- 2013 – Became lead presenter for BT Sport’s Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League coverage
- 2012 – Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law (DCL) by the University of East Anglia
- 2009 – Became lead presenter for BBC’s Formula 1 coverage
- 2006 – Joined BBC Sport, presenting Football Focus, Final Score and major event coverage
- 2001 – Began television career as a presenter for CBBC
How to hire Jake Humphrey
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