Lee Mears x FidesOak® – A 3-Part Podcast Series on Leadership, Trust, and High Performance
What does it really mean to be world-class? To lead when the pressure is at its peak? To turn rivals into teammates?
In a powerful three-part series on Everyday People, Extraordinary Performance, FidesOak® welcomes Lee Mears, former England hooker, British & Irish Lion, and now a coach, mentor, and speaker guiding teams far beyond the rugby pitch.
Across the series, Lee shares raw, honest reflections from his time in professional sport and his life after it, where the lessons of trust, mindset, and legacy have taken on a deeper meaning. Whether you lead offshore, in operations, or from the front line of a major project, these episodes are full of insights that will stay with you.
Part 1: From the Pitch to Purpose with Lee Mears
What does it feel like to be picked for the British & Irish Lions?
“You walk into camp… and suddenly you’re surrounded by your enemies.”
In Part 1, Lee reflects on the pride, pressure, and ego that come with elite selection, and why legacy matters more than silverware.
Expect stories about:
What it really means to “make it” as a Lion
Learning that leadership is about humility, not hierarchy
How ego and identity evolve after the game ends
Out now on Spotify and YouTube:
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Part 2: Building High-Performing Teams: Lessons from the Lions and Beyond
“If I don’t know your partner’s name or your kid’s, I haven’t done my job as a leader.”
Part 2 explores trust, vulnerability, and what truly creates cohesion in elite teams. Lee shares how one coach asked players to sacrifice 30% of their professionalism, just to become mates.
Expect reflections on:
Why mindset is your most underused resource
Creating safety in teams built from rivals
Trust as the foundation of performance, not just strategy
Out now on Spotify and YouTube:
Part 3: From Rivals to Brothers: What It Really Means to Be a Lion
“I’ve still got goosebumps now, just telling that story.”
In the final episode, Lee takes us to the emotional heart of high performance, beyond tactics and training, to friendship, courage, and the kind of leadership that changes lives.
Expect:
What climbing Everest taught Lee about resilience
How the Lions became a brotherhood, not just a team
Leading with care, even when the stakes are high
Out now on Spotify and YouTube:
Why It Matters
Lee’s story isn’t just about rugby. It is about what people can achieve when culture is engineered with purpose, something FidesOak® helps teams build every day.
Whether you are leading in energy, renewables, construction, or beyond, this series speaks to the universal challenge of high performance: how to lead with humanity, build trust fast, and leave something that lasts.
