Professor Steve Peters; The Chimp Paradox, Imposter Syndrome and Antecedents of Human Performance

EPISODE 12:   The Chimp Paradox with Professor Steve PetersIn this episode, Martin and Jonpaul talk to renowned psychiatrist Professor Steve Peters, who specialises in the functioning of the human mind. They discuss his famous ‘Chimp Model’ and its application in high-stress environments. They explore imposter syndrome and the antecedents of high performance.Guest, Cast & CrewProfessor Steve Peters is a medical doctor specialising in mental health and the functioning of the human mind. His work spans education, the national health service, the corporate world, and elite sports. He helps people understand how the mind works, gain insight into their own unique mind and situation, and develop the skills to optimise individual performance and quality of life.Hosted by Martin Jones & Jonpaul Nevin https://www.ophp.co.uk Edited by Bess ManleyProduced by Wavell Room https://wavellroom.com/ ResourcesSteve’s company: https://chimpmanagement.com Steve’s official website https://profstevepeters.com Steve’s Books, including The Chimp Paradox https://chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/If you’re enjoying this content, please like and subscribe so we can keep improving. Remember to visit Wavell Room for their latest articles, podcasts, and newsletters. Chapters01:47 Steve Peters' Background and Career Journey05:03 The Chimp Model Explained09:29 Imposter Syndrome and Its Implications17:46 The Neuroscience Behind the Chimp Model23:28 Values and Team Cohesion in High-Performance Environments30:32 The Reality of Elite Sports Life31:45 Psychopaths in Boxing: A Unique Perspective33:16 Adapting and Learning in High-Stress Jobs34:42 The Importance of Individualized Training38:56 Preparing for the Unexpected40:36 Dealing with Trauma in Psychiatry46:37 Addressing Moral Injury in Extreme Jobs51:40 Looking to the Future: Legacy and Personal Projects55:59 Steve Sets An Emotional Health ChallengeUp NextThis is the final episode of this first series, but all 12 episodes will remain available for you to listen to. We hope to be bringing you a second series very soon. Thanks for listening.Thanks for listening to Optimising Human Performance.This podcast is for people who can’t afford to fail. Each episode gives you practical, evidence‑based tools you can apply in the real world.For more about the podcast, speaking, coaching, and mentoring, visit:www.ophp.co.ukConnect with us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/Instagram: @ophumanperformanceIf you found this episode useful, please share it with one colleague, subscribe, and leave a review – it helps us reach more people who operate in high‑stakes environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.