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What happens when relentless high performance goes unchecked?
In this powerful episode of Future People, Dan sits down with Kent Bray to unpack the hidden cost of elite sport, City trading floors, and the constant pressure to win.
Kent’s journey is extraordinary. From elite rugby in Australia and the UK, to the intensity of the London trading floor at Citibank, his drive for excellence pushed him to the very top. But it also pushed him into addiction, isolation, and near collapse.
Together, Dan and Kent explore:
- The psychology of high performance and why it can quietly turn destructive
- The loss of identity athletes and leaders face when the game ends
- Why resilience without self-awareness becomes dangerous
- How addiction creeps in as a coping mechanism, not a character flaw
- The realities of life on a trading floor when millions are won or lost in hours
- Rebuilding identity, purpose, and leadership after hitting rock bottom
Now working as a counsellor, Kent brings rare honesty and lived experience to conversations many leaders avoid. This episode is essential listening for executives, founders, former athletes, and anyone operating under sustained pressure.
If you have ever felt driven, depleted, or trapped by success, this conversation will resonate.
Links from the Episode:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-bray-2199301a0/
- https://kentbraycounselling.co.uk/
This episode was brought to you by:
Thirdway Advisory www.thirdwayadvisory.com.au
About the Hosts
Host: Daniel Moussa - Founder, Thirdway Advisory
Dan Moussa is the founder of Thirdway Advisory and one of Australia’s most connected talent advisors across real estate development, critical infrastructure, and sustainability. He hosts Future People, where leaders share how they are redefining value, legacy, and the future of work.
Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/daniel-moussa-1307a522
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