Jake Humphrey is a respected television presenter, podcaster, author and businessman, widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading sports broadcasters and motivational speakers.
Jake began his broadcasting journey with CBBC in 2001. By 2005, he was hosting Sportsround, covering major international sporting events including:
The 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne
The 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany
The Cricket World Cup in Antigua
In 2006, Jake joined BBC Sport, presenting Football Focus, Final Score, and becoming the *youngest ever host of Match of the Day.
From 2009 to 2012, he fronted the BBC’s award-winning Formula 1 coverage, a role that cemented his reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic sports presenters. That same year, he also hosted coverage of Euro 2012 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Jake joined BT Sport in 2013 as the face of Premier League coverage, and went on to anchor the network’s UEFA Champions League programming until 2023 — presenting live from some of football’s biggest global stages.
In 2011, Jake co-founded Whisper, now one of Europe’s fastest-growing independent production companies. The company has produced award-winning sports and entertainment content, and Jake remains an active force in its growth and creative direction.
In 2020, Jake launched The High Performance Podcast – a chart-topping show offering deep insights into the lives and mindsets of world-class performers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.
The High Performance brand has since evolved into a global movement, featuring:
Live shows and corporate keynotes
Best-selling books
Digital and social media content
Production of other leading podcasts
Jake’s work continues to inspire audiences worldwide – from business leaders and athletes to students and educators.
As a keynote and leadership speaker, Jake delivers powerful talks that blend real-world experience from elite sport, media, and business. His speaking topics include:
Learn how world-class performers think and operate differently. Jake reveals the habits, focus, and mental frameworks that drive consistent excellence — and how teams can apply them to achieve lasting success.
Drawing from two decades in live broadcasting and entrepreneurship, Jake explores how to lead with clarity, trust, and composure in high-stakes situations.
Jake is a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. In this powerful session, he shares his personal journey and teaches how vulnerability and authenticity can redefine leadership and team culture.
How to turn adversity into advantage. Jake empowers audiences to develop resilience, adaptability, and confidence through mindset shifts that fuel creativity and sustained motivation.
Success isn’t just about results — it’s about meaning. Jake explores how to balance ambition with wellbeing to create high-performing, human-centred workplaces.
Beyond broadcasting, Jake is deeply committed to charity and community work. He serves as Chairman of the Norwich Community Sports Foundation and is the founder of the High Performance Foundation, which helps young people build mental resilience and essential life skills.
In 2020, Jake was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Norfolk, an honour approved by the late Queen Elizabeth II. He was also selected as one of LinkedIn’s first global influencers, sharing leadership insights with millions of followers.
“He was great. Really relaxed, great energy. Was a pleasure to have him!” – JP Morgan
“You ensured we got the conference off to a great start.” – Managing Director, PepsiCo UK & Ireland
