High performance with Joe Sprange
My name is Joe Sprange. I’m a husband, dad, business owner, triathlete, kids rugby coach and I love talking to people. I started running in fun runs when I was six and I’ve recently completed my 50th triathlon. I’ve worked in Advertising and Marketing, but now I own my own personal training business. My goal is to be the best I can be as a husband, dad, triathlete, boss, coach, so I love asking others I respect those secrets on how they got to be where they are today. My passion is about finding the key to unlock potential. So that’s what my podcast is all about. I interview everyday people who perform at extraordinary high levels and collect a bunch of those keys and share them with you. This is High Performance with Joe Sprange, hit subscribe now to stay up to date with our latest podcasts.”
High performance with Joe Sprange
High Performance with Joe Sprange - Owain Matthews
Welcome to Episode #2 of season #3 of @highperformancewithjoesprange
Today, my conversation is with Owain Matthews, a world champion age-group triathlete. He’s a husband, a dad, and a coach and he brings a deeply thoughtful approach to performance, both in sport and in life.
Owain believes high performance is about delivering above an expected outcome.
A former teacher, he places the process before the outcome, focusing on self-awareness, reflection, and a willingness to learn as the foundations for success.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why reflection is the key to sustainable improvement
- How Owain balances ambition with family life
- The power of listening and asking questions
- Why failure is a step in the learning process
One quote that really stuck with me was when Owain said:
“In both my professional and sporting life, my ‘aha’ moment came when I started to improve a lot of different things, when I learned to ask more questions instead of telling everyone what to do.”
Owain’s clarity and humility make this a powerful conversation for anyone striving for clear outcomes whether in sport, business, or everyday life.
I hope you enjoy our conversation let me know what you liked most in the comments.
Next up: I sit down with Nick Farr-Jones, former Wallabies captain and Rugby World Cup winner. Nick has always been someone I’ve admired for his leadership and composure under pressure. In our chat, he shares valuable lessons on teamwork, resilience, and what true high performance looks like — both on and off the field.
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