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University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast

Dr Paul Mansell

Booking Overview

An interview-led sports performance and psychology show focused on performing under pressure, featuring athletes, coaches, sport psychologists, sports medicine professionals, and other high-stakes performers. Strong pitch candidates include elite athletes, performance psychologists, coaches, medical-performance leaders, military or aviation experts, and authors with credible applied-performance experience; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 132

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

paul.mansell@staffs.ac.uk

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Host

Dr Paul Mansell - Academic and performance specialist at the University of Staffordshire who hosts discussions about sport, performance psychology, and coping under pressure.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional athletes, coaches, sport and performance psychologists, sports medicine practitioners, researchers, or leaders with direct experience of elite sport or other high-pressure environments. Strong candidates typically bring applied expertise, leadership responsibility, significant competition or operational experience, or relevant published research and books.
Required Achievements:  
Elite or professional sporting experience, Leadership of high-performing teams or performance departments, Applied work with Olympic, professional, or international athletes, Published research or books, Military, aviation, or other high-stakes operational experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Aaron Burns - Lessons From Elite Football Development, Leadership, Consistent Behaviours, Courage, Confidence, And Personal Performance.

Commander Nathan Gray - Leadership Of High-performing Teams And Preparation For Performance In Life-or-death Situations.

Mike Hine - Medical Support For Player Rehabilitation And Performance, Psychological Challenges For Football Medical Staff, And Team Leadership.

Dr Tim Pitt - Performance Psychology, Olympic Experience, Single-session Interventions, Rapid Change, And Behavioural Nudges.

Dr Phoebe Welcome - Psychological Support For Partners Of Professional Athletes, Stigma, Elite-sport Relationships, And The Experiences Of Footballers' Partners.

Recent Topics

Sports Psychology, High Performance, Athlete Development, Leadership, Coaching

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast
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EP127: Frank Nouble (Former Premier League Footballer)

October 15, 2026

Frank Nouble started his career at Chelsea before moving to West Ham United, making his Premier League debut as a teenager. Since then, he's played for more than 20 clubs including the likes of Wolves, Ipswich Town and Coventry City. Frank has experienced the highs and lows of professional football, has played abroad in China, and has competed across the Premier League, Championship, EFL and National League. In this episode, we ask Frank to reflect on the characteristics of being a good pro...

EP126 (LIVE): Azeem Amir (England Blind Footballer)

October 08, 2026

Something different this week - we recorded this episode live at the University of Staffordshire's Taking Theory to Practice Conference! In this episode, we are joined on the sofa by England blind footballer Azeem Amir. Azeem describes how AI glasses are changing his life and why we should be aware of "pity culture". He explains the "strengths vault" and how that boosted his self-confidence as he went into international tournaments for England. Here is the link to pre-order our new book: h...

BONUS EPISODE: The Release of the Performing Under Pressure Book

October 05, 2026

Join Dr Paul Mansell and Professor Matt Slater as they explain the thinking behind their new book "Performing Under Pressure: Conversations With Those That Know". The book, which took two years to write, features key learnings from the first 80 episodes that were recorded, and provides a wealth of ideas that individuals, practitioners, and teams can try to maximise their performance in situations that matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast?

University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast is hosted by Dr Paul Mansell. Its publicly listed email is paul.mansell@staffs.ac.uk. 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 University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast?

The publicly listed email for University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast: paul.mansell@staffs.ac.uk.

How many listeners does University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast?

University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional athletes, coaches, sport and performance psychologists, sports medicine practitioners, researchers, or leaders with direct experience of elite sport or other high-pressure environments. Strong candidates typically bring applied expertise, leadership responsibility, significant competition or operational experience, or relevant published research and books. Common among recent guests: Elite or professional sporting experience; Leadership of high-performing teams or performance departments; Applied work with Olympic, professional, or international athletes. Recent guests include Aaron Burns, Commander Nathan Gray, and Mike Hine.

How hard is it to get booked on University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast?

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

What topics does University of Staffordshire's Performing Under Pressure Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports Psychology, High Performance, Athlete Development, Leadership, and Coaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

paul.mansell@staffs.ac.uk

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