Fitz and Moo Presents The Business End
Fitz and Moo Presents The Business End

TBE 39 - Matt Perry

04 June 2026 1:03:53 Fitz and Moo

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What does it take to perform under pressure at the highest level of sport and business?

In this episode of The Business End Podcast, we sit down with Matt Perry — former England international, British & Irish Lion, Heineken Cup winner, and Bath Rugby legend.

Matt shares the defining moments of his career and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership, resilience, teamwork, and high performance.

✅ The mindset behind elite performance✅ Handling setbacks and selection disappointments✅ Lessons from the 1998 Heineken Cup-winning Bath team✅ What the infamous "Tour of Hell" taught England's future World Cup winners✅ Life as a British & Irish Lion and performing under extreme pressure✅ Building trust, alignment, and leadership in business✅ How AI is changing leadership and decision-making

From European Cup glory to Lions Tests and leadership consulting, Matt reveals the principles that helped him succeed on the biggest stages and how those same principles apply in business today.

By the end of this conversation, you'll learn practical lessons on resilience, preparation, decision-making, teamwork, and leadership that can be applied to sport, business, and life.

👉 If you enjoy conversations about leadership, high performance, business, and elite sport, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe.


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