

James Hewitt
Human performance scientist focused on the science of sustainable high performance, known for working with elite sports teams (including Formula One) and advising leaders on attention, energy, and recovery.
Top 5 podcasts with James Hewitt
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Oct 28, 2025 • 31min
Slow Down To Go Fast (Why Optimizing Isn't the Answer)
Dr. James Hewitt, a human performance scientist and author, and Jim Murphy, a coach and author of Inner Excellence, share insights on sustaining high performance. They discuss the pitfalls of hyper-optimization and advocate for a rhythm of intense focus paired with intentional recovery. James highlights the importance of effective breaks and nature's role in enhancing creativity and well-being. Jim emphasizes the significance of training the heart, cultivating peace under pressure, and choosing long-term purpose over instant gratification to achieve true excellence.

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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 1min
Performance Scientist: The Ruthless Time Management Habits of High Performers
Dr. James Hewitt, a human performance scientist who’s worked with elite sports teams and leaders, breaks down attention, energy, and recovery. Short, practical tactics for reclaiming focus. Why leaders shape team rhythms and how simple experiments can reset email, stress, and rest habits.

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Jan 5, 2026 • 1h 6min
ATG 263 | The Hyper-Optimizer's Trap with Dr. James Hewitt
Dr. James Hewitt, a former elite racing cyclist and human performance scientist, dives into the paradox of high performance and personal health. He shares his life-altering cancer diagnosis, prompting a shift from hyper-optimization to self-compassion. Discover how heart rate variability challenges conventional sleep tracking, the importance of short vacations over longer ones, and why perfectionism stifles success. James also reveals fascinating personal quirks, like his unique hotel room rituals and the surprising impact of a well-timed break on productivity.

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Dec 24, 2025 • 24min
Boosting endurance, with Dr. James Hewitt
Dr. James Hewitt, a human performance scientist and author of 'Regenerative Performance', shares his journey from cycling to sports science. He emphasizes the importance of balancing effort and recovery, drawing parallels between athletic burnout and workplace overtraining. James outlines three dimensions of effective recovery: physical, emotional, and cognitive, and offers solutions to tackle productivity theatre and enhance focus. He also advocates for leaders to model recovery and promote quality off-work time for better performance.

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May 8, 2024 • 1h 3min
How to Switch Off From Work with James Hewitt - E21
Former racing cyclist, James Hewitt, shares actionable strategies for sustainable performance and recovery in high-demand careers. Topics include alcohol's deception as a recovery aid, optimizing performance through tapering, embracing physical activities for relaxation, and exploring the benefits of fractals for mental well-being.


