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Christopher Key | Performing Perfectly
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S3E1 Returning to Work After Maternity Leave: The Numbers Are Alarming with Georgie Partridge
Returning to work after maternity leave is harder than anyone admits. Maternity leave confidence gaps are real — and working mums deserve far better than tick-box support. Georgie Partridge,…
S2E10 Bulletproof Leadership: Thalia Burt on Fitness, Mindset & Resilience for Success
Bulletproof Leadership with Thalia Burt explores fitness, mindset, and resilience strategies to help leaders, performers, and business professionals sustain peak performance and mental clarity. In…
S2E9 FA Coach Guy Whittingham on Leadership, Mindset & Career Transitions
FA Coach Guy Whittingham on Leadership, Mindset & Career Transitions In this episode, FA Pro Licence course leader Guy Whittingham shares how he went from Army PTI to Premier League striker to…
S2E8 Master Your Mindset: Breath Control, Fear & High Performance (Best Of)
In this episode we re-visit our best bits from Season 1 & 2. Breath control, elite team rituals, performance mindset, breath control, overcoming fear and high performance take centre stage in…
S2E7 Christopher Key: Real Leaders Know This Storytelling Secret
Words matter—but how you show up matters more. 🎭 Special Feature Episode – Chris on the How to Strive Podcast 🎙️ This week, we're switching things up on Drop the Act. Instead of hosting, Chris steps…
S2E6 Annasley Park: Alone on the Ocean, Stronger Than Ever
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key talks with Annasley Park — former professional cyclist, yoga instructor, somatic coach, and one of only nine women in history to complete a solo,…
S2E5 Benedict Sherwood and Sophia Cashman - What Surgery Taught Me About Leadership
In this powerful episode, Chris is joined by Dr. Sophia Cashman and Mr. Benedict Sherwood—two exceptional surgeons at the forefront of NHS leadership and patient care. Together, they take us inside…
S2E4 Daniel Lowes Part 2: Debrief: The Boardroom's Missing Ritual
Welcome back to Drop the Act, the podcast brought to you by Performing Perfectly, where we explore the power of communication, presence, and performance in leadership. Hosted by Christopher Key, this…
S2E3 Daniel Lowes - Precision Under Pressure with a Former Red Arrows Pilot
Welcome back to Drop the Act, the podcast brought to you by Performing Perfectly, where we explore the power of communication, presence, and performance in leadership. Hosted by Christopher Key, this…
S2E2 Richard Wallace: Imposter Syndrome? You're Not Alone
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with Richard Wallace, co-founder of Liverpool Media Academy (LMA)—a leading creative institution in media, music, and performing arts. Since…
S2E1 Leon Lloyd: The Leadership Skill You Can't Ignore
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with Leon Lloyd, a former England international rugby player, high-performance strategist, and leadership expert. With 11 major trophies,…
S1E10 Lucy Key - Why You're a Boring Speaker (Fix It!)
Episode Overview In this season finale of Drop the Act, Christopher Key sits down with Lucy Key, co-founder of Performing Perfectly, to reveal the hidden techniques behind powerful communication. 💡…
S1E7 Tess Howard: This Mindset Shift Separates Winners from Losers
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with Tess Howard, an Olympic hockey player, sports equality advocate, and founder of Inclusive Sportswear. At just 25 years old, Tess has…
S1E8 Mark O'Brien - What Do You Do When Your Dream Ends At 27?
Episode Summary: In this episode of Drop the Act, host Christopher Key sits down with former professional footballer turned keynote speaker, Mark O'Brien. From making his senior debut at just 16 to…
S1E7 Ceili O'Connor and Conner Gillooly - Rejection is Your Secret to Success
Episode Summary: In this episode of Drop the Act, host Christopher Key sits down with two seasoned performers, Ceili O'Connor and Conner Gillooly, currently starring in School of Rock on its…
S1E6 Claire Colvin: The mindset shift that changes everything
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with Claire Colvin, co-founder of Simple Scaling and a transformative business leader, to explore the mindset, strategy, and leadership…
S1E5 Chris Sutton: How Great Leaders Inspire Without Saying a Word
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with former Premier League striker and football pundit Chris Sutton to discuss his journey from the pitch to the world of sports…
S1E4 Ed Currie and Andy Coxon : How to Build a Brand That Stands Out (and Sells Out)
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with West End performers and entrepreneurs Ed Currie and Andy Coxon to discuss their remarkable journey from the stage to building their…
S1E3 Mark Clemmit: The One Leadership Skill That Will Change Everything
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with Mark Clemmit, a dynamic leader and broadcaster, to explore his journey from radio to TV, and his insights on leadership and…
S1E2 Amy Merricks: The Secret to Winning on and off the Pitch
In this episode of Drop the Act, host Chris Key sits down with Amy Merricks, Head Coach of Birmingham City FC Women's, to explore her leadership journey, her passion for changing the perception of…
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Drop the Act has published 21 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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