In this conversation, Tim Levy sits with Peter Drewett, international rugby coach and high-performance leadership expert, to explore resilience, identity, and the experiences that shape how people perform under pressure.

Across more than three decades in elite sport, Peter has helped prepare teams for over 350 internationals and 18 Rugby World Cups. From leading England U21s to their first ever Six Nations Grand Slam to helping build the high-performance culture that later powered Exeter Chiefs’ Premiership success, his career has focused on understanding what allows individuals and teams to thrive when the stakes are highest.

But Peter’s story begins long before professional sport. After spending his earliest years in Ghana, his childhood was shaped by loss. His mother died when he was seven, his father remained in Africa, and Peter grew up moving between families — learning early how to adapt, persevere, and move forward without seeing himself as a victim.

Together, Tim and Peter reflect on childhood resilience, emotional armor, faith, and the mentors who shape our path. They explore how great teams are built through culture, trust, honest feedback, and shared values — and why the strongest performers are often those who remain humble enough to keep learning.

This episode is not only about sport or leadership.

It is about resilience, the quiet strength forged through uncertainty, and how early adversity can shape a life dedicated to helping others achieve the extraordinary.

To learn more about Peter’s work in leadership development and high-performance teams through PERFORM2XL, visit www.perform2xl.com.

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