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Purpose Driven Movement

Tarek Michael-Chouja, Jay Hedley

Booking Overview

An interview show about sport, fitness, and high performance, featuring coaches, athletes, researchers, and leaders with experience in elite sport or the fitness industry. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished coaches, performance specialists, sport and exercise researchers, elite athletes, and fitness-business leaders; booking difficulty is medium, with a premium on practical expertise and a strong professional track record.

Metrics

Episodes: 66

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 9.5k subscribers

Instagram: 7.7k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@functionaltraininginstitute.com

podcast@functionaltraininginstitute.com

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Host

Tarek Michael-Chouja - Co-founder of the Functional Training Institute, international educator and speaker, and bestselling author of Purpose Driven Movement.

Jay Hedley - Co-host of a show exploring the physical, mental, and leadership dimensions of performance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established coaches, athletes, researchers, and fitness-industry leaders with practical expertise and a track record in elite sport, exercise science, performance strategy, or fitness business.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership or coaching roles in elite or professional sport, Recognized expertise in performance, coaching, or exercise research, Successful fitness or wellness businesses, books, or public speaking

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Batman - Exercise Motivation, Behavior Change, Everyday Movement, And Approaches To Increasing Physical Activity.

John Dams - Elite Performance, Mental Skills, Performance Data, Artificial Intelligence In Sport, And Team Culture.

Jake Aliker - Applying Performance Principles Across Elite Sport And Business, Leadership, Trust, And Adapting To New Environments.

Richard Toutounji - Marketing For Fitness Professionals, Practical Uses Of Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Messaging, And Business Systems.

Gareth Baber - Leadership Under Pressure, Building High-performing Team Cultures, Shared Purpose, And Sustained Performance.

Recent Topics

Health, Fitness, Sports Performance, Coaching, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Purpose Driven Movement
:

The Exercise Paradox: Why Knowing Isn’t Enough to influence Behavioural Change with Dr Paul Batman

October 19, 2026

Why do we know exercise matters, yet still spend hours sitting, struggling to move, or forcing ourselves through workouts we hate? In this episode, Dr Paul Batman explores the exercise paradox and why information alone rarely changes behaviour. You’ll learn why purpose, enjoyment, community, choice, and everyday movement can matter more than pushing harder; how gyms can unintentionally leave people behind; and why movement doesn’t have to look like a traditional workout to benefit your health...

From Elite Rugby to Performance Strategy with John Dams

September 14, 2026

What really separates good performance from elite performance, and how much happens beyond the physical? In this episode, John Dams sits with Tarek Michael-Chouja and Jay Hedley to explore the human side of high performance. Drawing on his journey through Leicester Tigers, Harlequins, the Waratahs, and global performance strategy, John shares how failure, mental skills, data, AI, culture, self-awareness, and shared understanding shape elite performance. You’ll learn why data only becomes powe...

From Formula One Performance Coaching to Corporate Leadership with Jake Aliker

August 10, 2026

What can a career spanning professional rugby, Formula One, and executive leadership teach us about sustained high performance? In this episode, hosts Tarek Michael-Chouja and Jay Dedler are joined by Jake Aliker to explore the experiences that shaped his career across elite sport and business. Jake shares how his journey from rugby performance coaching led him to Formula One, where he coached Max Verstappen during his formative years, before applying those same principles to leadership and t...

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Frequently asked questions

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Purpose Driven Movement
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How do I get in touch with Purpose Driven Movement?

Purpose Driven Movement is hosted by Tarek Michael-Chouja and Jay Hedley. Its publicly listed emails are info@functionaltraininginstitute.com and podcast@functionaltraininginstitute.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Purpose Driven Movement?

The publicly listed emails for Purpose Driven Movement: info@functionaltraininginstitute.com and podcast@functionaltraininginstitute.com.

How many listeners does Purpose Driven Movement have?

Podseeker estimates Purpose Driven Movement reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Purpose Driven Movement?

Purpose Driven Movement typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established coaches, athletes, researchers, and fitness-industry leaders with practical expertise and a track record in elite sport, exercise science, performance strategy, or fitness business. Common among recent guests: Leadership or coaching roles in elite or professional sport; Recognized expertise in performance, coaching, or exercise research; Successful fitness or wellness businesses, books, or public speaking. Recent guests include Paul Batman, John Dams, and Jake Aliker.

How hard is it to get booked on Purpose Driven Movement?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Purpose Driven Movement cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Fitness, Sports Performance, Coaching, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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